Your stories

People like you, talking about their experiences of lung health.

Reading the stories of people who have faced the same challenges as you could be comforting, moving or inspiring.

A new hope for improved mesothelioma treatment

Ian from our research team talks about CheckMate 743, a study offering hope to those with mesothelioma. As one of his focus areas in research, news of progress in this study was something he was pleased to hear about.
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Demand ambitious action on toxic air in Greater Manchester

We're demanding ambitious action in Greater Manchester. Sue, from our policy team, explains why and how we need to tackle air pollution. And what you can do to help improve the air quality in Greater Manchester.
Ruth

Sing and dance around your house this winter

Ruth is a physiotherapist. Over the years she’s worked with many people with lung conditions and has raised money for the British Lung Foundation by running marathons! Read her guide to looking after yourself and staying active this winter.
Nick Hopkinson

Keeping well with COPD

This World COPD Day, our medical director Nick is running a webinar for anyone interested in finding out more about COPD, breathlessness and how best to look after yourself and manage your condition.
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Identifying those at risk of COPD

Gavin is a professor in respiratory studies at Imperial College London. He's working on a study that hopes to identify people at risk of developing COPD in order to treat it early.
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Living, breathing, learning: a community approach to lung health in Wales

We all know that pulmonary rehabilitation is the most effective way to manage breathlessness in COPD and stay fit and well, but could singing or community exercise help? Joseph Carter, our Head of Devolved Nations, looks at the evaluation of the Helping You Help Yourself and Singing for Lung Health projects.
Lesley walking

Walking helped me get fitter, feel happier and breathe easier!

After retiring, Lesley struggled to stay active as her breathing capacity worsened. But thanks to encouragement from the BLF, she has found a great new walking club that is helping her to breathe easier.
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Putting lung health back on the political agenda

Coronavirus has shown the need to put lung health on the political agenda. Joseph, our Head of Devolved Nations, writes about the first public meeting of the All Party Group on Lung Health and engaging with MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) again.
Emily hale

Wellbeing during a pandemic

Emily was first introduced to Pilates when recovering from surgery. She finds that it helps her better understand her own body and gives her the confidence to get back to being active and strong. Here she explains how her Pilates sessions could help you this winter.

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Tell your story

Do you have a story to tell? It could be about your lung condition, a friend or relative you know who lives with one, or how caring for them impacts your life. We'd love to hear what you've got to say.

Tell your story