NAC News & Guidance Hub

The NAC Announcements, News and Guidance Hub brings together all the latest updates from the National Aspergillosis Centre in one place, including service news, clinical guidance and important alerts. It is designed as a quick, reliable way for patients, carers and healthcare professionals to stay informed about new developments in aspergillosis care and the wider mycology service.


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Older person sitting quietly beside a garden with a book and cup of tea, reflecting on life with aspergillosis.

Making room for life alongside aspergillosis

August 28, 2026

The Thursday Sessions online aspergillosis support meeting, every Thursday at 10 am UK time, illustrated with three people joining from home.

The Thursday Sessions: When Managing Treatment Becomes as Exhausting as Managing Illness

August 27, 2026

Illustration of lungs with airway mucus plugging, representing allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis diagnosis

⭐ Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA): Why Diagnosis Is Missed and Who Needs to Be More Aware

August 27, 2026

Isavuconazole in Aspergillosis

August 24, 2026

The Thursday Sessions online aspergillosis support meeting, every Thursday at 10 am UK time, illustrated with three people joining from home.

The Thursday Sessions: Living with Aspergillosis Day to Day

August 21, 2026

Three people joining a friendly online aspergillosis support meeting from home using a laptop, tablet and phone.

Join our online aspergillosis meetings

August 21, 2026

Person joining an online support group for people with aspergillosis and other lung conditions.

Finding Extra Support Beyond Aspergillosis: Groups for People with Lung Conditions

August 19, 2026

Patient and clinician discussing the future of aspergillosis care, with lung, blood-test and research illustrations.

The Future of Aspergillosis Care: Earlier Diagnosis, New Treatments and Personalised Support

August 19, 2026

Electric fan in a home during hot weather with infographic explaining how fans cool the body, when they may be less effective, hydration advice, heat exhaustion symptoms, and guidance for people with aspergillosis and chronic lung conditions.

Electric Fans in Hot Weather: Helpful or Harmful?

August 19, 2026

Illustration of lungs, a respiratory sample, fungal culture, PCR machine and multiwell plate for UK SMI B63 fungal respiratory diagnostics.

Help shape the UK’s first laboratory standard for fungal respiratory infections

August 18, 2026

Medical illustration showing acute invasive Aspergillus sinusitis and possible spread from the sinuses to the eye, blood vessels and brain.

Other forms of Aspergillosis: 🔬 Acute Invasive Aspergillus Sinusitis (AIAFS)

August 17, 2026

Medical illustration of Aspergillus sinusitis highlighting non-invasive disease, diagnosis, treatment and invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.

Aspergillus Sinusitis for Expert Patients and non-Specialist Clinicians

August 17, 2026

Patient receiving a specialist antifungal medicine delivery at home

Getting specialist antifungal medicines delivered to your home: a guide to NHS homecare

August 13, 2026

Illustration of lungs connected to icons representing respiratory research, infection, treatment and patient–clinician partnership

ERS Vision Live

August 11, 2026

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Help Us Improve Aspergillosis.org: Our New One-Minute Feedback Survey

August 3, 2026

A patient speaking confidently with a healthcare professional while a companion takes notes during an appointment.

Speaking up about your healthcare: self-advocacy and independent advocacy

July 21, 2026

People listening supportively in an aspergillosis peer-support group, with different paths representing individual patient journeys.

Your Story Matters—but It Is Not Someone Else’s Future

July 17, 2026

Medical illustration showing Aspergillus fumigatus, PCR diagnostics, lung imaging, antifungal medicines and laboratory research representing recent advances in aspergillosis diagnosis, treatment and antifungal resistance research.

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: New Diagnostics, CAPA Evidence, and Why Azole Tolerance Matters

June 23, 2026

National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, providing specialist NHS care, research and support for people with aspergillosis.

About the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC)

June 17, 2026

Patient journey from delayed diagnosis to specialist aspergillosis care supported by respiratory medicine, medical mycology, microbiology and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Why the UK’s Infection Specialist Workforce Matters to People Living with Aspergillosis

June 17, 2026

Medical illustration showing Aspergillus otomycosis, a fungal infection of the external ear canal, including fungal debris, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment principles.

Aspergillus Otomycosis: A 2026 Update for Clinicians and Expert Patients

June 16, 2026

National Aspergillosis Centre infographic showing specialist care, patient support, education, research and multidisciplinary services for Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis patients across the UK.

More Than a Referral Centre: How the National Aspergillosis Centre Supports Patients and Healthcare Professionals Across the UK

June 12, 2026

Scientific illustration showing Aspergillus research, antifungal susceptibility testing, therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical management featured in the May 2026 Professional Aspergillosis Update.

Professional Aspergillosis Update: May 2026

June 9, 2026

Infographic explaining the benefits of keeping a health diary for people with aspergillosis, including symptom tracking, identifying triggers, managing brain fog, preparing for medical appointments, monitoring progress and improving self-management.

The Power of Keeping a Health Diary When You Have Aspergillosis

June 3, 2026

Illustration showing an aspergillosis patient health summary, myMFT patient portal, steroid emergency card, NHS number card and inhaler, highlighting the key medical information patients should carry for emergency and routine healthcare.

Do You Carry Your Aspergillosis Information With You?

June 2, 2026

Infographic showing how the UK infection workforce report could improve aspergillosis diagnosis, fungal specialist care, digital health and patient outcomes

What the UK Infection Workforce Report Means for Aspergillosis Patients and Specialists

May 21, 2026

Medical infographic explaining antifungal drug interactions in aspergillosis, including steroids, inhalers, supplements and heart medicines.

Why Antifungal Drug Interactions Matter — and How AntifungalInteractions.org Can Help

May 20, 2026

Promotional infographic for the Aspergillosis Trust showing patient support, awareness, research, community help and a QR code linking to the charity website.

Aspergillosis Trust: Supporting People Affected by Aspergillosis

May 18, 2026

Patients, carers and respiratory specialists working together through the European Lung Foundation to improve awareness and support for aspergillosis and lung disease

European Lung Foundation (ELF): Giving Patients a Voice in Respiratory Health

May 14, 2026

Illustration of the Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show featuring calming woodland planting, flowing water, accessible pathways, and spaces for rest and wellbeing.

Breathe deeply at the Asthma + Lung UK Garden

May 14, 2026

Person with chronic lung disease experiencing severe breathlessness despite normal oxygen saturation readings, alongside breathing retraining and respiratory health information

When Breathlessness Feels Severe — Even When Oxygen Levels Look “Normal”

May 12, 2026

Sir David Attenborough 100th birthday tribute celebrating his contribution to nature documentaries and awareness of fungi and the natural world

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Inspiring Wonder in Nature and Fungi

May 8, 2026

Patient comparing blue reliever inhaler and combination AIR MART inhaler for asthma and aspergillosis

Blue inhalers, combination inhalers and aspergillosis: what patients need to know

May 7, 2026

Weekly aspergillosis research update infographic showing diagnostics, treatment challenges, antifungal resistance and patient risk factors

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update April – May 2026

May 5, 2026

Infographic summarising weekly aspergillosis research including ABPA biologics, antifungal resistance, occupational exposure and invasive aspergillosis studies (April 2026)

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: Week ending 27 April 2026

April 27, 2026

Diagram showing why aspergillosis is often controlled rather than cured, including differences between ABPA and chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA)

Can Aspergillosis Be Cured? Understanding Treatment, Control, and Long-Term Therapy

April 27, 2026

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