Air pollution is making Liverpool more unequal
Dr. Rob Barnett, a GP from Liverpool, tells us about toxic air where he works and how it’s affecting local people’s health.
Clean air zones are a game-changer
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.
Getting active after lockdown
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.
Getting a more accurate asthma diagnosis
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.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout and what to expect from your routine care
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.
Back to school asthma
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.
Changes and opportunities in asthma research
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.
We urgently need new, life-saving clean air plans
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.
Rosemary's story - leaving a gift for the future
Alan, BLF pledger, shares why he decided to leave a gift in his will to help continue vital research and crucial support.
Looking after your mental health in 2021
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.
Explaining the vaccination priority groups
Dr Andy, our in-house GP, explains the priority groups for vaccination and what this means for people with asthma.
Useful digital health apps and platforms
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.
Collaboration for better asthma products
Find out how collaborations can lead to better asthma tech product designs to help users self-manage their condition.
Tiny golden bullets could help tackle asbestos-related cancers
Stefan Marciniak, Professor of Respiratory Science at the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, tells us about a new hope to treat mesothelioma.
Ensuring patient experience leads research into Long COVID
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).
Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine
Kirsty, a 31-year-old health care assistant with severe asthma, shares her experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tips for getting active with your asthma
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.
New year, new challenges, new ways of keeping fit
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.
Training GPs to help patients quit smoking
Rachael shares details of our new report exploring GP staff training to provide the right support for patients.
Breathing techniques helped me breathe better
Louisa explains how breathing techniques helped her asthma symptoms.