EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine.   This module focuses on structured respiratory review in COPD and asthma.

EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine.  This module focuses on reducing admissions and unscheduled care in asthma and COPD.

A PCRS-UK Practice Improvement Worksheet to assist practices in delivering appropriate, evidence-based care and review following discharge for an asthma-related event.

This opinion sheet provides information on the structured delivery of the key components for asthma review 

A simple checklist to assist in systematic routine asthma review

A protocol offering advice and guidance on conducting systematic asthma reviews in primary care

A protocol for use in primary care, subject to appropriate aurthorisation, which provides guidance on the management of acute asthma in primary care. It should be used together with the Patient Group Directive (PGD) on the administration of salbutamol in primary care

A summary of the use of personal action plans in the management of asthma including information on types of plans and how to implement them

A PGD developed for primary care nurses required to undertake reversibility testing to aid diagnosis. Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.

A PGD to provide structured guidance on the administration of oral prednisolone to adults and children of 2 years of age and older presenting with an acute episode of uncontrolled asthma.

This opinion sheet describes the key factors to consider in diagnosing asthma in children in line with national guidance

A PCRS-UK Quick Guide to the diagnosis and management of asthma based on the BTS/SIGN national guidance and incorporating recommendations of the the Royal College of Physicians National review of Asthma Deaths, the NICE Quality Standard for Asthma and the NICE guidance on the use of inhaled

An opinion sheet detailing special situations which should be considered in the management of asthma in primary care

This opinion sheet describes the key important factors to consider when identifying and managing high risk asthma

This opinion sheet describes key factors to consider in managing and caring for adolescents with asthma