Where can I find out more?

National organisations for people who have asthma

• Allergy UK: a charity that aims to increase people’s understanding and awareness of allergies, and helps them manage their allergies. 
  • 01322 619898 
  • www.allergyuk.org 

 

• Asthma and Allergy Foundation: Scotland’s only dedicated asthma charity that provides evidence-based health information, confidential advice and support to people with asthma, their families and carers across Scotland. The organisation also provides asthma awareness training to businesses and healthcare professionals. 
  •  01224 973001 
  • www.asthmaandallergy.org.uk 

 

• Asthma and Lung UK: aims to reduce deaths and ill-health caused by lung conditions through focused research, campaigns, and dedicated efforts in tackling critical issues like air pollution, smoking, and asthma care. 
  • 0300 222 5800 
  • www.asthmaandlung.org.uk 

 

Other organisations

 

• NHS 24: a 24-hour helpline for people in Scotland. It’s led by nurses who provide confidential healthcare advice and information 24 hours, 365 days a year. 
  • 111 
  • www.nhs24.scot 

 

• NHS 111: a 24-hour helpline for people in England and Wales. It’s led by nurses who provide confidential healthcare advice and information 24 hours, 365 days a year. 
  • 111