Leanne started working for the Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation helpline in December 2020. Here, she answers questions about her experience working as a nurse on our helpline and supporting people with a lung condition during the pandemic.

Leanne Hale started working for the Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation Helpline in December 2020. Here, she answers questions about her experience working as a nurse on our Helpline and supporting people with asthma during the pandemic.

Today, Tuesday 11 May, the UK Government will outline their priorities for the next parliament in the Queen’s speech. Our clean air policy officer Zak tells us why this is a golden opportunity for the prime minister to set out new life-saving clean air laws and prevent future deaths from toxic air.

Danielle Roe, our Patient and Public Involvement Manager shares the importance of patient insight in the work we do and key findings from the recent survey for parents of children with preschool wheeze.

Ian Jarrold, Deputy Head of Research and Innovation at BLF shares how you can help shape research into pulmonary fibrosis.

The Scottish Government has recently published its long-awaited Respiratory Care Action Plan. Joseph Carter, our Head of Devolved Nations tells us about it.

Whilst it’s illegal to smoke in cars with children in most of the UK, Northern Ireland remains the only nation, where it is still legal to do so. Joseph Carter, our Head of Devolved Nations, explains the problem and why smoking around children is so dangerous.

Leanne Hale, Asthma UK Respiratory Nurse, shares some top tips to help you prepare for your phone or video appointment, as well as what to expect during the appointment itself.

Joseph Carter, our Head of Devolved Nations, explains the challenges of air pollution in Wales and considers whether the next government will deliver the healthy air, healthy Wales vision that’s been promised.

Dr Ramesh Kurukulaaratchy from the University of Southampton tells us about the research project he’s leading into better ways to diagnose asthma.

Neeshma and her family set up a Breath of Life tribute page in memory of her grandad. And for her wedding day, Neeshma knew she wanted to do something special to honour him.

Rachael’s beloved daughter Amy passed away in 2017 following an asthma attack. She shares her story of keeping Amy’s memory alive.

Dr Andy, our in-house GP, explains why air pollution may trigger asthma symptoms and what you can do to help reduce the risk of this happening.

Jo is a patient representative on the Asthma UK and NHS England AAC programme to help improve access to life-changing biologics treatments. She explains why this programme is so important.

Ellen shares how you can impress your loved ones this Easter weekend with a fresh batch of beautiful cupcakes.

Jonathan, a parent of three from South Birmingham tells us why clean air is so important for his family and how you can help.

Dr. Rob Barnett, a GP from Liverpool, tells us about toxic air where he works and how it’s affecting local people’s health.

Harriet in our policy team explains why clean air zones are urgently needed to protect our lung health and what you can expect to see where you live.

Caroline Fredericks is Asthma UK’s Respiratory Nurse Specialist Co-Lead, and in her latest blog she shares how you can safely get back into exercising and stay motivated.

Emma, a patient representative, has written about her experience of FeNo testing and why she is involved in the work with NHS England to help more people get the right tests at the right time.