Three people a day die from asthma.
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to changing this.

Guide to Good Asthma Care for Adults and Children with Asthma

Asthma UK has developed a guide that sets out our vision for what people with asthma should expect in helping and supporting them to manage their asthma. 

The guide is written for everyone with asthma - this covers adults and children and young people with asthma and their carers/families.

Aims of the guide 

To reduce the impact of asthma on people's lives and ensure they reach their full potential by: 

  • informing people with asthma about what a high quality asthma service should look like
  • improving their access to services and reducing health inequalities
  • ensuring a high standard of care and treatment for all people with asthma.

What we want to achieve 

  • To inform people with asthma what they can expect from health, social, education, employers and community services.
  • To empower people with asthma and their families to manage their condition.
  • To encourage people with asthma, their families and healthcare professionals to develop a partnership approach.

Download the guides by clicking on the links below:

Guide to Good Asthma Care

Managing asthma in adults

Managing asthma in children