Statement On The Launch Of Lord Darzi's Report, UK

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma
Article Date: 02 Jul 2008 - 8:00 PDT

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Neil Churchill, Chief Executive of Asthma UK says: 'Lord Darzi has produced a blueprint for transforming quality of care in the NHS. Strong national leadership and standards will be needed to ensure that this improved quality can be enjoyed by all and not just those parts of the NHS that have been enthused by his vision.

We're particularly pleased that the Government is sticking to its commitment to ensure everyone with a long-term condition is offered a care plan by 2010. Care plans play a crucial role in helping keep asthma under control and without one people with asthma are four times more likely to have an asthma attack resulting in emergency hospital treatment. Despite this, 7 out of 10 people with asthma don't have one so it's vital the Government now outlines clearly how they intend to honour their promise.'

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Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the 5.2million people with asthma in the UK. Asthma UK works with people with asthma, healthcare professionals and researchers to develop and share expertise to help people increase their understanding and reduce the effect of asthma on their lives.

For independent and confidential advice on asthma, call the Asthma UK Adviceline, which is staffed by asthma nurse specialists. It is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm on 08457 01 02 03. Or email an asthma nurse at http://www.asthma.org.uk/adviceline.

http://www.asthma.org.uk