Chief executive Sarah Woolnough announces her departure
After three years of exemplary service, Sarah Woolnough will be leaving Asthma + Lung UK to join The King’s Fund as its chief executive in early 2024
People living in poverty are twice as likely to end up in hospital fighting for breath
New analysis shows that seven out of 10 people from the poorest households surveyed by Asthma + Lung UK had seen a deterioration in their condition over the last twelve months
NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is a step in the right direction
Charity responds to NHS England announcement that record numbers of healthcare staff will be trained in England as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan
Thunderstorms contributed to ‘unseasonal spike’ in asthma A&E visits
Charity issues asthma alert after Met office warns of thunderstorms ahead
Pottery made from Glasgow air pollution goes on display in city
A leading health charity, Asthma + Lung UK Scotland has been working with a local potter and students to create a tea set made with air pollution collected from Glasgow’s streets
High pollen levels could put the lives of millions at risk, charity warns
Leading lung charity urges those with lung conditions to take precautions as pollen levels soar
Outer London GP practices top asthma prevalence rates in the capital
The GPs with the highest number of people receiving care for asthma are in outer London boroughs, according to new analysis from charity Asthma + Lung UK
Lord O'Shaughnessy's review highlights areas where clinical trials aren't working in the UK
Responding to Lord O'Shaughnessy's review about the state of clinical trials in the UK
New legislation will scrap EU laws on reducing air pollution
New legislation removing legal responsibilities to reduce emissions
We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously
We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously.
Three quarters of people with asthma surveyed in Wales still not receiving basic care
Three quarters of people with asthma surveyed in Wales still not receiving basic care
Six out of ten Scots concerned about air quality at schools
A new survey has revealed that over 62% of people surveyed in Scotland are concerned about air pollution near schools