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Everything you need to know about going car-free

… We believe everyone has the right to breathe clean air, so we’ve been campaigning for years to tackle air pollution. But if you don’t drive a car, what are the … into work every day. 5. Download useful apps Use apps to plan your routes and rediscover your city. If you haven’t …

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Monthly myth busting - Asthma can run in families, but this isn’t always the case!

… can run in families, but this isn’t always the case! Have you ever wondered if asthma runs in families? This … parent has the condition – particularly if both parents have asthma. There’s slightly more chance of asthma being … having it. Learn more about the causes of asthma . … Have you ever wondered if asthma runs in families? This …

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Connect to Innovate 2022: Driving innovation in respiratory health

… Naomi from our Research team tells us about this first event, what the key takeaways were and our hopes for the … 2nd August 2022 Connect to Innovate 2022, was the first event in our new series, seeking to bring innovators, … top tips for navigating the translational pathway. Our event takeaways The day was full of rich conversations and …

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Uniting the respiratory community behind a shared mission to tackle disease burden and lack of capacity in the UK

… Firstly, Respiratory research in the UK: investing for the next 10 years in Thorax, one of the premier UK journals on …

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Asthma + Lung UK calls for all those with asthma on the free flu jab list to be COVID boosted

… visits or prescriptions from urgent care centres haven’t been recorded in primary care records, so some people with …

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A huge win for clean air in Wales

… A huge win for clean air in Wales Our Head of Devolved Nations, Joseph, takes us through the new Clean Air Bill and changes recently made in Wales that show … open parliament) and he has promised a Clean Air Bill will be introduced in 2022/23. What does this new bill mean for …

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Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp

… change. Here he talks about how he began cycling to help control his breathing and ended up climbing to Everest … me breathless and coughing for weeks. Cycling began to help me breathe In my early twenties I started mountain … change. Here he talks about how he began cycling to help control his breathing and ended up climbing to Everest …

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Putting people first: how our health advice is fighting to help you live well with a lung condition

… well with a lung condition Jess from our health advice team goes through the top 4 targets for all our health … advice: Timely and relevant health advice Our in-house team of health advice experts look to our helplines and … for everyone affected by a lung condition across the UK. Single Monthly How much can you donate today? £10 £27 £49 …

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Bronchiectasis didn’t stop me becoming a cycling coach

… dropped – if I get into cycling, this could benefit me for years to come. Image Cycling is challenging Being a cyclist … all age groups and abilities, from beginners who are 5 years old, to talented riders who are being considered for …

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Nine things you need to know about the ULEZ expansion

… to know about the ULEZ expansion Olivia from our clean air team sets out everything you need to know about the upcoming … you to continue making your voice heard. Olivia, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 18th April 2023 1. The expansion means millions …

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Clinical trial recruitment: Asthma + Lung UK’s proposed solution

… Asthma + Lung UK’s proposed solution Clinical trials are an essential part of medical research, looking at new ways to … regarding respiratory clinical trials. We have set out an effective way that our reach and engagement can drive … market is expected to reach $87,745 million by 2029 ( Data Bridge Market Research Market Analysis Study 2022 ) and, …

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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

… Director of Research and Innovation at Asthma + Lung UK introduces some of the amazing women in respiratory … education, training and career development.  Asthma + Lung UK are committed to funding women in furthering our … Houston Claire was awarded funding from Asthma + Lung UK to travel to the European Respiratory Society …

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Know your rights - what to do if you have damp and mould in a rented home

… Know your rights - what to do if you have damp and mould in a rented home Damp is a common issue, … in need of repair. Damp and mould can be a problem if you have a lung condition so fixing damp issues is important. … told us that mould worsens their symptoms. If you have a lung condition, you’re also more at risk of developing …