Lung disease piling on the pressure in A&E
The perennial outrage over emergency winter pressure in NHS hospitals is now subsiding. As usual, we have seen the blame…
Dr Penny Woods
Dr Penny Woods, Chief Executive, The British Lung Foundation Dr Penny Woods qualified as a doctor in 1987 and has an MA from Cambridge University and MBA from INSEAD.
Why we support more tax on diesel
Increased tax on new diesel vehicles is a welcome move, but there is still much more to be done to…
The cost of lung disease
Lung disease affects millions of people in the UK every year, but it doesn’t just cost individuals and the families in…
Protecting yourself from air pollution
If you live and work in a city, the chances are that you are exposed to high levels of air…
Have faith in the BLF Breath Test
Lung disease is a major killer in the UK and it’s crucial to get early diagnosis and treatment. Sadly, too…
Clean air for London school children
Poor air quality in London affects everyone. Children and people with lung conditions are particularly at risk of suffering ill…
Vaping – is the jury still out?
Is vaping the solution for smokers who want to quit? We know that many people have successfully used e-cigarettes to…