Prevent lung disease by campaigning for positive change in the UK's lung health. Raises awareness about lung disease, dangers that cause it, and how to look after your lungs.
Recent campaigns by BLF
Changing law on smoking in cars with children.
Secured 50,000 signatures on a petition in 2011 and presented it to 10 Downing Street.
Research by BLF
Produced research about effects of second-hand smoke and lasting damage it can do. Research showed that more than 430,000 children were exposed to second-hand smoke in family cars each week.
What came as a result of BLF campaigning?
Ban on smoking in cars with children came into force in England and Wales in October 2014. Introduced by the Children and Families Act 2014.
What did BLF and ASH campaign for?
Plan packaging on cigarettes.
Research showed young people started to smoke because of the attraction of the colourful, cleverly designed packaging.
Children and Families Act 2014 introduced the changes.
