Gareth Brown, Scottish Policy and Public Affairs Officer for Asthma UK, writes about our campaigning at COP26 Green Zone as we united with British Lung Foundation and Impact on Urban Health to say - ‘Clear the Air’.

Liz’s sister Emily passed away from severe asthma in 2014. This year, Liz decided to run the Great North Run in her memory. Here, she tells us Emily’s story, why she wanted to fundraise for Asthma UK and her experience at the Great North Run.

Anita, 56, never thought she would retire in her 50s. But, after being diagnosed with COPD eight years ago, she found she could no longer manage the workload she was used to without it having a damaging effect on her condition. In this blog, Anita explains how being forced to leave her job made her rethink what made her happy in life.

Dr Kath Fawcett is an Asthma UK-funded Research Fellow at the University of Leicester. Ian Jarrold, our Deputy Head of Research tells us about about her research into the role of DNA in asthma, and the potential of this in the development of new treatments.

Dr Aaron Scott is a Lecturer in Respiratory Science, within the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, at University of Birmingham. Ian Jarrold, our Deputy Head of Research and Innovation, tells us about his British Lung Foundation-funded research into whether e-cigarettes can actually be beneficial to smokers with COPD.

Dr Hannah Durrington is a consultant in respiratory medicine and a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Manchester. Here she tells us about her research into irregular sleep patterns and asthma symptoms.

On 27 October the Chancellor will set out Government spending plans for the next three years. Our Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Essie Mac Eyeson explains why we’re urging him to invest in lung health.

Rob from our policy team tells us about the ULEZ (ultra-low emission zone) expansion in London this month, including the improvements we’ve already seen, how this further expansion will benefit a quarter of a million more people with lung conditions, and our hopes for the future.

Petra McCauley, our Head of Volunteering and Support Groups, explains how we’ve had to adapt to run our groups during the pandemic and how in doing so, we’ve been able to connect with our groups in a really positive way.

Claire Fisher, Asthma UK Respiratory Nurse, shares some top tips on what to do if your asthma is getting worse.

After avoiding exercise for over 40 years because of his asthma Kemal took up walking during the lockdown and the decision has been lifechanging for him. Last week he completed the Camino de Frances - walking 800km from France to Spain in 30 days raising over £1000 for Asthma UK. Here he shares his story.

Lottie from our policy team, tells us about a new biologic drug called Dupilumab, which is now approved for use across the UK to treat severe asthma.

In our in-house GP, Dr Andy’s latest blog, he discusses the flu vaccine and why it’s important for people with asthma.

Gareth Brown, our Policy and Public Affairs Officer in Scotland, explains why Asthma UK Scotland and a coalition of charities are calling on the Scottish Government to reduce the level of chronic diseases or NCDs (Non communicable diseases).

This autumn, we’re working with our partner, NiQuitin, to call on all the Clean Air Heroes out there to take action on dirty air. One of the best ways to reduce our impact on air quality is to go car free as much as possible, and this World Car Free Day, Sandra, our clean air champion, mum of two and car free campaigner for Possible (who aim towards seeing a zero carbon society), tells us her top tips for going car free.

Lottie from our policy team, tells us about a new report launched that outlines the current state of asthma care and how our campaigning is making a difference.

Kayleigh from West Sussex was having an asthma attack when her three-year-old daughter Imogen stepped in to save her mum’s life. Read more about how little Imogen bravely guided the ambulance crew to their home.

In our in-house GP, Dr Andy’s latest blog, he shares tips on keeping well with your asthma as we make the transition into autumn.

Ian Jarrold, our Deputy Head of Research and Innovation, tells us about OpenSAFELY, an-Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation-funded research project that has changed our understanding of COVID-19 and helped protect vulnerable people.

Dr Mark Jones shares his current research project looking at how drugs that are already available may help improve treatment in people with sarcoidosis.