Quality standard

Update information

Update information

Minor changes since publication

November 2024: The statement 4 definition of advice on what to do when outdoor air quality is poor was updated to be consistent with the BTS, NICE, SIGN guideline on asthma.

October 2023: The source guidance for statement 4 was updated to be consistent with the updated NICE guideline on stroke rehabilitation in adults.

March 2022: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on hypertension in adults. Source guidance references and data sources have been updated throughout.

August 2019: The source guidance for statement 4 was updated to be consistent with the updated NICE guidelines on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s and hypertension in adults.