Influencing government & policy

We aim to influence policy and decision makers across the UK and make them aware of the concerns of people with asthma in order to improve asthma care.

This is achieved through a range of activities, including talking directly to politicians in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and working in partnership with other organisations to raise awareness of issues important to people with asthma.

Lobbying government

We constantly monitor Government activity and lobby central and devolved administrations, meeting regularly with Members of Parliaments and Assemblies, Peers, Ministers and Civil Servants. 

Asthma UK administers the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Asthma at Westminster.

Working in partnership

As the country's recognised leading independent body on asthma we also work in partnership with other organisations and opinion formers to promote a better understanding of asthma and long-term conditions.

View our previous partnership achievements and planned projects within this section.

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E-campaigning

You can influence government and policy decisions by becoming a member of our e-campaigners network. By adding your name to our current list of e-campaigns you can make your local MP, MSP, AM or MLA aware of the concerns people with asthma have both nationally and locally.

Supporting our e-campaigns will give you the opportunity to help shape policy, influence central, regional and local government and other decision makers.

Influencing in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

Health policy is a devolved issue. That means health policy in Northern Ireland, Scoland and Wales is dealt with by their respective administrations.

For more specific information on the influencing activity in Scotland, Wales or Nothern Ireland please follow the links below


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