European Lung Foundation

Who They Are & What They Do

The European Lung Foundation (ELF) is a patient-led organisation dedicated to improving lung health and advancing care through collaboration between patients, the public, and healthcare professionals. Founded in 2000 and partnering with the European Respiratory Society (ERS), ELF operates from Sheffield (UK) and Brussels (Belgium), with a network that includes over 350 volunteers and 200 respiratory organisations across Europe.

ELF’s mission is to enhance lung health and advance treatment through joint efforts with healthcare professionals. Their vision is to involve people with lung conditions in healthcare and research while ensuring everyone in Europe has access to reliable, multilingual information about lung health and disease.