Asthma + Lung UK is a 2024 finalist for Slater and Gordon’s Charity of the Year!

[ALUK_Nurses]

We are excited to announce that Asthma + Lung UK is a 2024 Charity of the Year finalist, in Slater and Gordon’s Charity of the Year competition, we have been selected as one of ten charities shortlisted, following a stringent judging process where more than 200 applications were received.

This is a true testament to the work that we do and the impact we have for many individuals, families and communities across the UK.

Thank you to the judging panel, Madelene Holdsworth (Managing Director of Specialist Legal Services at Slater and Gordon), Charity Week Founder Lee Rayment as well as Fran Eccles-Bech, Chief Executive at Manchester Law Society.

The charity selected as Charity of the Year will receive a significant five figure donation and a commitment to 12 months of fundraising support and brand visibility. A donation of this size will help us continue supporting the 12 million people across the UK who are living with a lung condition. The donation will help us deliver vital support services, health advice and health resources that millions of people rely on every year. It will also help to fund life-changing research that could improve the lives of millions of people across the UK in the future.

Please help us today by voting for Asthma + Lung UK!

How can I vote for Asthma + Lung?

The voting page is now live on the Slater and Gordon website here -

slatergordon.co.uk/charity-...

The deadline for voting is 8th January, so please make sure you support us and vote before then.

Michael Dunleavy, Head of Business Development at Slater and Gordon comments “Our Charity of the Year campaign is a new initiative that allows us to take a moment to shine a light on the important work charities do for individuals and communities across the country

Selecting the top ten charities from more than 200 entries was not an easy task, as each charity that applied supports such amazing causes and all have compelling stories.

Before casting your vote, I urge everyone to take their time in reading each charity’s inspiring story and their vision for change, innovation and impact.

Congratulations and good luck to our finalists.”

Thank you for all your support 😀

[Bobbins80]

I have voted. Very simple, only takes a minute.

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

I've also voted and agree it's very easy!

[Trentham]

Voted now, such a simple process

[CANINE12]

I've also voted.

[Poshcards]

I have voted too, fingers crossed x

[Poobah]

Voted. Good luck! 🤞

[DollyDutchGirl]

Have voted - hope many, many other people do as well. Thank you for all you do to help us wheezy folk. WIshing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a truly Happy New Year.

[janedivney]

Sorry but I’m not voting for ALUK! They toe the establishment line on powder v aerosol inhalers, and Salamol v Ventolin MDIs, and do nothing to support the significant number of asthmatics who can’t tolerate them but whose gps insist on them. ALUK seems more interested in the environment than the health of its supporters and on the occasions when I’ve raised this I’ve been ignored

[Mandevilla in reply to janedivney]

Where on earth have you got this idea?!!! I've seen countless posts saying that while many people do equally well or better on powder inhalers/Salamol, anyone who can't should contact their GP to switch back. And the helpline nurses 100% have put my health first every single time I've rung them.

Even if you don't want to vote for ALUK, why leave such a negative post about them? Looks like you didn't get the memo about this being a season of goodwill to all...

[ALUK_Nurses Partner Administrator ALUK Asthma Nurse in reply to janedivney]

Thank you for your reply, asthma + Lung UK is working in collaboration with NHS England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales and Department of Health (Northern Ireland) to support you to make changes so you can live better with your lung condition and help the environment at the same time. However, this doesn't take away patient preference and this will always be at the centre of any discussion we have with our beneficiaries.