We need to improve access to asthma care across Wales. prove access to asthma care services across Wales. A new report from Asthma UK has shown that just 39% of people with asthma in Wales have access to basic asthma care. Whilst this is an increase of 14% from 2017, an increase of 7% in each year since, Wales is still the second lowest in terms of care provision in the UK. The report also showed that those from low income households were twice as likely to suffered heightened asthma symptoms and are more vulnerable to asthma attacks than those from more affluent backgrounds. In response, the Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling for a renewed focus on lung health and for greater investment to boost the availability of care services to support those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Jane Dodds , Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said: “With 1 in 10 people having asthma, and just 39% having access to care for it, it is clear we nee...
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