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A huge win for clean air in London: ULEZ goes further
… A huge win for clean air in London: ULEZ goes further Rob from the air quality team takes us through Sadiq Khan’s … they’ll no longer be exposed to the most toxic fumes from passing traffic. Rosamund, the mother of Ella … still has the furthest to go to remove toxic pollution from the air. Alongside the ULEZ expansion, we need to see …
Making lung health a priority for Parliaments across the UK
… cause of death in the UK. Too many people breathe toxic air and hospital admissions for lung conditions are rising. Yet there are misconceptions that conditions like asthma, bronchiectasis and COPD are not life-threatening … policy changes to drive down smoking rates, reduce air pollution, increase vaccine uptake, and tackle the …
Long COVID: what we’ve learnt
… to ‘live’ with COVID-19. With over a million people in the UK living with the longer-term symptoms of COVID-19, we … symptoms of COVID-19, we decided to utilise the health advice gap. Seeing what was needed at the time, we filled it … ensure the tool provides the comprehensive advice for the diverse needs of people with the condition. With the help of …
Our tests for the government’s ‘Plan for living with COVID-19’
… have been used to control the spread of COVID-19. Lottie from our policy team talks you through what we think needs to … plan must pass to make sure those most at risk from COVID-19, including people with a lung condition, are … struggle to get quick access to treatment to prevent them from getting very ill from COVID-19 and the Government must …
Our new research strategy: reducing respiratory morbidity and mortality
… respiratory morbidity and mortality by 20% over the next 5 years through a big focus on research and innovation. Dr … in the UK have continued to decline over the last 15 years, and it remains the third leading cause of death, … pipeline has stalled, with few new drugs in the past 20 years that can improve outcomes for the majority of people …
Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe
… working together for over two years, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have now become Asthma + Lung UK. Our … condition. You may already know that Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation joined forces at the start of 2020. … transformation of lung health. The combined force of the British Lung Foundation and Asthma UK communities, means we …
It feels like I’m drowning all the time: Lotus’s story
… Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help her breathe. Lotus, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published … . Lines open 9.15am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Will you help us save more lives? Your amazing donation will help fund life-saving research for new treatments and support …
I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive
… us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more … When Matt returned back from a trip from Berlin …
I still struggle sometimes but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung
… I still struggle sometimes but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung Richard from Lancashire ran the London Marathon 2024 for Asthma + Lung UK. He had to build his endurance up gradually because he only has one … breath pattern when I’m talking for long periods of time. I naturally get out of breath quickly and even when …
Safeguarding Policy
17 years of helpline support
… lead to. It felt like I had the opportunity to become part of something inspirational. I already had some knowledge …
Hot off the Helpline: April edition
… find the increase of triggers - such as flower and tree pollen - along with the change in temperature and humidity …