Asthma UK Scotland

There are 368,000 people in Scotland currently receiving treatment for asthma... more about Asthma UK Scotland

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Regulations put children with asthma at risk

Children with asthma in Scotland struggle to access life-saving medicines because of needless red tape.

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Young people and parents sought for Asthma UK Scotland joint research project

Your chance to get involved in a joint research project into the barriers to activity faced by young people with asthma.

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'Shocking' complacency around care for children with asthma

Research into how health boards are adhering to standards of care for children with asthma reveals 'shocking' complacency.

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Pain, rain and jelly babies

On Sunday 22 May Glasgow tennis coach Melanie McKenzie's training and fundraising efforts for Asthma UK came to fruition as she conquered the Edinburgh marathon in breathtaking fashion.

Funding research

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Find out about Asthma UK Scotland's research funding programme. 

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Alert to Asthma

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A programme of information sessions for people who work with children and young people.

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Publications

Information on care and treatment following your child's asthma attack.

Order a range of free printed materials from Asthma UK.

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Get involved

Asthma UK supporters

Find out how you can support Asthma UK Scotland. 

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Contact us

Phone

0131 226 2544

Address

4 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE

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