Our overarching aims are to reduce inappropriate variation in diagnosis and treatment and to share best practice.
Respiratory illness is a significant issue in Wales. In 2016/17, eight per cent of the Welsh population reported having a respiratory condition, and respiratory diseases caused just over 15 per cent of deaths in 2016.
Wales has the highest prevalence of asthma in Europe, with 6.9% of adults and 9.5% children being treated for the condition.