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Your donation will support us to continue our vital work as we race towards effective treatment for all.

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We offer high-quality, trusted information and support to help everyone affected by CF live life to the full.

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New diagnosis

If your baby has just been diagnosed with CF, you might not know where to start. We've pulled together some information to help make things easier.

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About cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition affecting over 11,000 people in the UK. You are born with CF and cannot catch it later in life, but one in 25 of us carries the faulty gene that causes it, usually without knowing.

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CF: It's complicated

Join us this CF Week, 8–14 June, and help shine a light on the daily realities of living with CF.

Latest news and blogs

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Reflections from the European CF Society (ECFS) conference: “the commitment of people to make a difference is so impressive”

At the beginning of the month nearly 2,000 people gathered in a conference centre in Lisbon. They travelled from the UK, across Europe and far beyond, to meet, share knowledge and above all improve the lives of people with CF. Here we share our thoughts on what we heard.

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Linking UK CF Registry and cancer registry data to understand more about cancer risk for people with CF

We spoke to Leeds-based Professor Daniel Peckham and Dr Amy Downing about their new research study to understand more about the risk of developing cancer in people with cystic fibrosis.

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"I don’t have a community with people with CF my age, who can’t take modulators": Abi's story

We spoke to Abi about receiving a Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Award for her business 'Fairytales and Tiaras', and what it's like not being able to benefit from modulators.

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Current issues

Find out about plans to reform Personal Independence Payments (PIP), energy costs, Creon shortages, what we're doing to help resolve these issues, and how we can support you.

Events

London to Brighton Cycle 2026
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London to Paris Cycle

Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Passing through picturesque Kent countryside, we cross the Channel and...

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CF never lets you have a day off

Cystic fibrosis is a life-limiting, genetic condition without a cure. It dominates thousands of lives every day. You never get a day off when you have CF. 

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