The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. We focus our resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and work in a variety of ways, including funding world-class research, to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease now and in the future.

One person in seven in the UK is affected by a lung disease. Whether it's mild asthma, pneumococcal disease or lung cancer, the British Lung Foundation is here for every one of them.

This is what we do:

• We support people affected by lung disease through the individual challenges they will face. Support is the focus of many of our activities, including our nationwide network of Breathe Easy support groups.
• We help people to understand their condition. We do this by providing comprehensive and clear information on paper, on the web and on the telephone.
• And we work for positive change in lung health. We do this by campaigning, raising awareness and funding world-class research.

“Pneumonia is a serious lung infection and there is still significant misunderstanding in the UK about who gets pneumonia and what the consequences are. We have the highest mortality rate in Europe and we need to do something about it, therefore we welcome the opportunity to be part of this working group to help tackle the major causes of pneumonia in the UK.” Dame Helena Shovelton, Chief Executive, British Lung Foundation.