Asthma Podcast

A boy listening on headphonesEvery month we'll provide research updates, events information, asthma advice and fundraising ideas from Asthma UK. You can listen to the podcast online by clicking 'play' on the player below, or by downloading it to your computer or portable MP3 player by clicking the 'Subscribe' button.

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    • Podcast - August 2010

      In this episode we examine Fighting for Breath, a report into the hidden lives of people with severe asthma.

    • 05:57

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    • Podcast - July 2010

      In this episode we speak to Michelle Schofield, a nurse involved in a new innovative project helping children with asthma.

    • 05:54

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    • Podcast - May 2010

      May is a special month for Asthma UK. Today is World Asthma Day and we’re also running our national fundraising week Putting Asthma in the Limelight. To find out about both these events, we’re joined by Claudine from our Media & PR Team and Becky from our Community Fundraising Team.

      Read a transcript of the May 2010 podcast

    • 04:52

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    • Podcast - April 2010

      The tragic case of 11 year old Samuel Linton who died after suffering an asthma attack at school has highlighted the urgent need for schools to be more aware of how serious asthma can be. In this episode we speak to Rosie Newbigging, Asthma UK’s Executive Director of Nations, Regions and Services about what schools can do to protect pupils with asthma.

      Read a transcript of the April 2010 podcast

    • 05:46

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    • Podcast - March 2010

      In this episode we deliver a wake-up call to Gordon Brown to demand that he delivers on his promise to abolish prescription charges for people with long-term conditions, including asthma, living in England. Also, we find out how our Alert to Asthma program is helping children with asthma in Wales and it’s time to put yourself in the limelight as we look forward to our national fundraising week.

      Read a transcript of the March 2010 podcast

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    • Podcast - January 2010

      In this episode were joined by our Chief Executive who looks forward to an exciting and challenging year for Asthma UK. We also speak to a member of our youth forum about how young people can get involved with the charity and find out how you could create a lasting memories fund if you’ve lost a loved one to asthma.

      Read a transcript of the January 2010 podcast

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