Question reference: S6W-25757
- Date lodged: 26 February 2024 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 March 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to address the lack of a uniform approach across Scotland for the treatment of people with severe asthma, and the particular problems for smaller centres, as highlighted in the Respiratory Care Action Plan 2021-2026.
Answer
The Scottish Government’s Respiratory Care Action Plan for Scotland sets out our priorities and commitments for driving improvement in the prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment and support of people living with respiratory conditions such as severe asthma.
As part of work to improve the care for people living with severe asthma, the Centre for Sustainable Delivery is developing a ‘once for Scotland’ severe asthma pathway which will streamline access to advanced therapies and specialist care. This project aims to identify people with severe asthma in the community who are struggling to manage their condition and at high risk of a poor outcome and will provide a clear referral pathway through to specialist services.