Katy noticed her COPD symptoms three years ago. She’s been shocked by the lack of information offered to people needing a diagnosis. Here, she tells her story.

Rakhee had her life turned upside down by Long COVID. Eventually, through pulmonary rehabilitation, her condition has started to improve. Here, she tells her story.

When Jo’s asthma became severe and uncontrolled, it began to dominate her life and wellbeing. After starting to use biologics, she has noticed a huge improvement. Here, she tells her story.

Diven was shocked when he discovered he was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. Through exercise, he’s learning how to live well with his lung condition. Here, he shares his story.

Rob from the air quality team takes us through Sadiq Khan’s recent announcement about expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across the whole of London and what this means for clean air.

This week we launched an exciting new strategy, name and look for the organisation. And to mark the launch our staff and supporters visited parliaments across the UK to put lung health firmly on the political agenda. Jo from our policy team explains why we’re speaking to politicians about our new strategy and how you can help us fight for your right to breathe.

Amanda our Long COVID project lead takes us through what we’ve learnt from Long COVID, and what we’re doing to help people living with their symptoms.

On the 21st of February the Prime Minister is expected to outline a ‘Plan for Living with COVID-19’. As part of this, it has been reported that an announcement may be made about ending various measures that have been used to control the spread of COVID-19. Lottie from our policy team talks you through what we think needs to happen now.

Dr Samantha Walker tells us about Asthma + Lung UK’s mission to reduce respiratory morbidity and mortality by 20% over the next 5 years through a big focus on research and innovation.

After working together for over two years, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have now become Asthma + Lung UK. Our CEO Sarah Woolnough tells you more about our new strategy and how we’re continuing to fight for your right to breathe and support those with lung conditions.

Over the years Asthma + Lung UK (previously Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation) have funded hundreds of research projects to find new ways to treat lung conditions and improve lives. In this blog, Bella from our Media Team shows us a few of our more unusual projects.

The New Year is a time for change and new beginnings, so why not resolve to manage your lung condition a little better? Kathy, a Respiratory Nurse for our Helpline, tells us how we can do this.

Amani, our young campaigner from Liverpool tells us what she’s been doing to raise awareness of air pollution during lockdown and to protect her siblings’ lungs.

Austin Orr, our Policy and Public Affairs Officer in Northern Ireland writes about the upcoming ban on smoking in private cars with children which is an important step towards a legacy of better lung health in Northern Ireland.

Ro, aged 74, completed a sponsored head shave and fundraised for Asthma + Lung UK. She told us why she chose this challenge and the difference it has made for her.

Laura’s daughter Erin had her first asthma attack at six months old. In this blog, she tells Erin’s story. She also talks about the fantastic fundraising which she has done for Asthma + Lung UK by taking part in the London Classics, where she’s raised over £10,000!

Greater Manchester is one of the most polluted regions in the UK. Air pollution across the region accounts for at least 1,200 premature deaths every year. It also has some of the worst rates of lung disease and childhood asthma hospital admission in the country. Over the past few weeks, the plans for a Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ) have been delayed. Our Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Rob Day, tells us what happened, setting out why this delay is devastating for both residents across Greater Manchester and the wider clean air movement – and what needs to happen to protect everyone in the region with a lung condition.

The Environment Act will determine how we look after our environment over the coming decades. Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Rob Day, sets out what the Act means for tackling air pollution and how you can get involved to ensure the government delivers cleaner air.

After experiencing devastating loss, losing his wife, mother, and brother to mesothelioma, 76-year-old Ray started fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK. Here, he tells us his story about how doing a challenge has helped him to cope with his loss, and how he’s fundraised over £13,300 in aid of mesothelioma support and research.

Dana, 67, from Shropshire was so shocked and moved when he heard that a little boy in his town had died from an asthma attack that he was inspired to start fundraising for us – 11 years later, he’s one of our star supporters’ having raised over £40,000.