My three-year-old daughter saved my life during an asthma attack
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.
Autumn and your asthma
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.
Changing our understanding of COVID-19
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.
Lung scarring and improved treatment for sarcoidosis
Dr Mark Jones shares his current research project looking at how drugs that are already available may help improve treatment in people with sarcoidosis.
New tests for diagnosing asthma in children
Clare Murray is a Professor and Consultant in respiratory paediatrics at Manchester University. She tells us about her research into making asthma easier to diagnose in children.
Scotland’s Big Four Cities Set to Finally Implement Low Emission Zones
Rolling out Low Emission Zones was a key policy call in Asthma UK Scotland’s manifesto, but disappointingly COVID has caused severe delays to their progress. Gareth Brown, our Policy and Public Affairs Officer in Scotland, explains why this summer, councils are finally taking action and how you can get involved.
Learn how The Big 100 can help you enjoy exercise again
Andy, who lives with a rare type of pulmonary fibrosis tells us about his experience taking part in our walking challenge, The Big 100, and why he’ll be taking part again this year! Learn more about The Big 100 and sign up today!
Coronation Street and asthma
Did you watch Liam getting diagnosed with asthma on Coronation Street? Leanne, a Respiratory Nurse Specialist for our Helpline, chats about Liam’s story, asthma and asthma triggers.
Government proposes that people pay prescription charges for longer
The government is proposing that people in England pay for their prescriptions until the State Pension age. Adam from our Policy team explains how this will adversely impact people with asthma and what you can do to help us to fight these changes.
Summer and your asthma
In our in-house GP, Dr Andy’s latest blog, he shares tips on keeping up doing the things that keep you well, even when everything else is out of routine.
Why big tobacco and healthcare should not mix
Jon Foster, Senior Policy Officer with Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, explains why we have raised concerns about the potential takeover of British pharmaceutical company Vectura by the tobacco company, Philip Morris International.
Why our company took part in the Take Steps challenge
Sarita Sharma, Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell tells us why she and her team took part in this year’s Take Steps Challenge as well as how the challenge helped her while working from home during the pandemic.
Can a new Bill help stop the air pollution crisis in Northern Ireland?
Dolores Kelly, SDLP Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Upper Bann is leading a Private Members Bill to protect the environment and tackle air pollution. Joseph Carter, our Head of Devolved Nations, explains her proposals and why Asthma UK Northern Ireland are supporting her.
Respiratory as a priority in the Life Sciences Vision
Krisnah Poinasamy, Head of Research and Innovation Advocacy, shares what the Life Sciences Vision set out and how for the first time respiratory has been identified as a top priority, and how we’ll be grabbing this opportunity to strengthen respiratory research and innovation in the UK.
A new device to help diagnose asthma in a few minutes
Dr Thomas Brown, shares his latest research project with us, where he’s investigating whether a new device can help us diagnose asthma in just a matter of minutes.
Lung volume reduction and how can it help people with COPD
Dr Nick Hopkinson, BLF Medical Director, talks about his fascinating work on lung volume reduction, which has already brought good news for many people with COPD.
Making the switch: how do people with severe asthma feel about injecting their biologics at home?
Lottie from our policy team explores how people with severe asthma feel about injecting their biologic treatment at home. She shares her findings on how people feel about the change and whether they want to keep this new method of treatment in the future.
Urgent appointments: Top tips for your child
Debby Waddell, Asthma UK Respiratory Nurse, shares some tips on how to ask for an urgent appointment when your child needs one.
I’m bringing a better future for people living with a lung condition closer
Fran, BLF supporter tells us about why she’s leaving a gift in her will to the BLF. In her blog she shares some of the exciting projects she’s read about that will bring hope and a better future for people with a lung condition.
What you need to know about the draft NHS data strategy
Adam from our policy team looks at the draft NHS data strategy which was recently published by the Department of Health. He explains what is in the strategy and how the better use of NHS data could help transform the care of people with asthma.