One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. Millions more are at risk. We are here for every one of them, leading the fight against lung disease.
We support people affected by lung disease, so that no one has to face it alone.
We promote greater understanding of lung disease and we campaign for change in the nation’s lung health.
We fund vital research so that new treatments and cures can help to save lives.
We support people affected by lung conditions
We reach out to people who are frightened and debilitated by lung disease, from mild asthma to lung cancer.
◦ We have more than 230 Breathe Easy support groups across the UK. These are local groups where you can go to meet other people affected by lung disease and find out more about conditions. Our groups also work together to campaign for change.
◦ If you can’t make it to a Breathe Easy group, we have a penpals scheme you can join to get in touch with people in a similar situation to you.
◦BLF nurses provide specialist care at home and in community clinics. This can mean you have the choice to stay at home, where you’re comfortable, during treatment rather than go into hospital, or to be discharged earlier.
◦ When you find out you or someone close to you has a lung condition, the first thing you want is information. We have all the facts both online and in print.
◦ The specialist team of nurses and advisers on our helpline are dedicated to answering your questions. Call the helpline to find out about more than 40 lung conditions, to ask questions about your rights, or simply to talk to someone who cares. Call 03000 030 555 or you can email us. Rining the helpline never costs more than a local call and is usually free, even from a mobile. Lines are open from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
◦ We know that just talking to someone in the same situation as you and asking advice can be a great support. You can do this on our easy-to-use online community.