Welcome to Asthma + Lung UK
Have you just been diagnosed with asthma, COPD or another lung condition? We know this might feel overwhelming. We’re here to support you with clear, practical advice and guidance tailored to you.
Thank you for everything we achieved together in 2025
2025 was another incredible year for Asthma + Lung UK and you helped to make it happen. Our CEO, Sarah Sleet, wanted to thank you directly. Watch her message.
Get support
Call or email our helpline for support with any aspect of living with a lung condition – whether you need practical advice, emotional support, or answers to health-related questions. You can also find support through our groups.
Blog
Visit our blog for advice + support, personal stories, campaigning + research news.
Hot off the Helpline: April edition
Losing Amy was heartbreaking and we don’t want this to happen to another family
We’ve only just scraped the surface in lung health research – why I’m running the London Marathon 2026
Keep people with lung conditions safe all year round
We're calling on the government for the UK to have a dedicated respiratory plan to keep people safe and well.
Why we’re here
We believe that every breath matters
Whoever said, “We all breathe the same air” didn’t have to worry about being one of the 43,000 early deaths attributed to air pollution every year. Wasn’t the 1 in every 5 people who will have a lung condition in their lifetime. Or one of the 5.4 million people in the UK living with asthma.
Respiratory care isn’t good enough
Even before COVID-19, NHS hospital admissions for lung conditions were rising three times faster than average admissions. People living with lung conditions are often overlooked and being left behind. Their condition isn’t accurately diagnosed at an early stage – and even when they are diagnosed, they’re not given the care they need.
Transforming lung health
Our vision is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. We are dedicated to helping create a world where good lung health and the ability to breathe freely are a basic right enjoyed by all. From research and campaigning to advice and support, as the nation’s lung charity we are on a mission to change the way that lung health is perceived.
Groups + support
Improve your ability to handle breathlessness and connect with a supportive community of individuals who can relate to and empathise with your experiences.
Explore our diverse range of online, in-person, and singing groups to find the one that best suits your preferences and needs.
The Flora Maverick Hike
Get your exclusive registration on this brand new event. Join Team Breathe today!
Ways you can help
Support in memory
When you give a gift in memory of your loved one, you’re joining us in helping everyone living with a lung condition across the UK.
Join an event
Join an exhilarating adventure or a heart-pumping challenge with our range of events for runners, trekkers, cyclists, skydivers or those seeking for something completely different.
Do your own fundraising
Whether you're interested in arranging a fundraiser or seeking inspiration – we offer a diverse range of options to suit your preferences.
Get involved!
There are lots of ways to support Asthma + Lung UK. Help us fight for your right to breathe freely.
Volunteer with us
Campaign with us
Partner with us
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