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<p>The Department collaborated with the Royal College of Physicians on the National
Review of Asthma Deaths and welcomed this report. Since its publication, significant
improvements have been made in asthma care.</p><p> </p><p>Respiratory disease, including
asthma, is a clinical priority within the NHS Long Term Plan, which aims to improve
outcomes for patients through earlier diagnosis and increased access to treatments.
The Respiratory Delivery Board will take forward respiratory proposals set out in
the Plan by working with key partners.</p><p> </p><p>The National Health Service is
supporting the national asthma audit programme which provides data on a range of indicators
to show improvements and opportunities in asthma outcomes. NHS RightCare will be publishing
an asthma toolkit later this year to support local commissioners and systems in delivering
quality care. A best practice tariff for asthma, which aims to reduce variation in
asthma care, is also in development.</p><p> </p><p>The current quality outcomes framework
indicators for asthma are in consultation and changes for the annual review indicators
may include data on asthma control; exacerbations; and written personalised action
plans.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Long Term Plan, pharmacies in primary care
networks will undertake medicine reviews for asthma patients. This will include education
on inhaler use and uptake of dry powder and smart inhalers where clinically appropriate.</p><p>
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