With the vaccine rollout gathering pace, you might be wondering what the next few months have in store. In this blog, our medical director Nick explains what to expect when you go for your COVID-19 vaccine and what the next few months are likely to look like for GPs. 

Dr Andy, in-house GP, shares some of the reasons why asthma symptoms might be triggered by returning to school at this time of year and what you can do to help your child.

Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Innovation tells us about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the kind of research that Asthma UK funds and the changes and opportunities it’s brought.

Professor Sir. Stephen Holgate, a respiratory consultant and clean air expert, explains how air pollution is damaging our lungs and the action urgently needed to tackle it.

Alan, BLF pledger, shares why he decided to leave a gift in his will to help continue vital research and crucial support.

In Dr Andy’s latest blog, he talks about how lung health and mental health go hand in hand, and why it’s important to pay attention to them both.

Dr Andy, our in-house GP, explains the priority groups for vaccination and what this means for people with asthma.

Krisnah, Head of Research and Innovation Advocacy at Asthma UK, shares why innovators don’t need to start with a blank canvas when looking at developing new asthma apps and platforms.

Find out how collaborations can lead to better asthma tech product designs to help users self-manage their condition.

Stefan Marciniak, Professor of Respiratory Science at the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, tells us about a new hope to treat mesothelioma.

Krisnah Poinasamy, Head of Research and Innovation Advocacy at BLF, shares how we're utilising patient experience and insights, to help researchers working on the government-funded national flagship Long COVID programme (PHOSP-COVID).

Kirsty, a 31-year-old health care assistant with severe asthma, shares her experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr Andy, our in-house GP shares the benefits of getting active, as well as some good tips and resources to help you exercise safely during lockdown.

January is normally a time for New Year’s resolutions. Even though it may be harder this year because of lockdown, Dr Andy, our in-house GP, discusses the importance of challenging yourself.

Rachael shares details of our new report exploring GP staff training to provide the right support for patients.

Louisa explains how breathing techniques helped her asthma symptoms.

Sarah Woolnough, our CEO, discusses the legacy of Ella Kissi-Debrah and the action we need to protect people from toxic air

Our Everest is our brand-new virtual walking event for 2021; what better way to step into the new year with purpose.

Pam Parry is BLF’s Respiratory Nurse Specialist Co-Lead and talks to us about why we should all be taking care of ourselves this winter, especially if you have a lung condition.

Caroline is Asthma UK’s Respiratory Nurse Specialist and talks to us about why we should all be taking care of ourselves this winter.