New apps to support asthma and COPD patients rolled out across West Yorkshire

News - 11 March 2026

People in West Yorkshire with asthma and COPD are being encouraged to use new apps to support asthma and COPD patients.
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This set of nationally recognised digital health apps that have shown improvements in patients’ self-management, symptom control, and confidence.

The apps, COPDhub, Asthmahub, and Asthmahub for Parents, help people use their inhalers correctly, follow personalised action plans and make more sustainable treatment choices - supporting a reduced risk of avoidable exacerbations and healthcare visits.

The rollout in West Yorkshire follows successful use in Wales, where large scale adoption has supported improved engagement with care teams and more sustainable inhaler choices. It was made possible through the work of Dr Katherine Hickman, Bradford GP and NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Respiratory Clinical Lead. You can find out more by following this link.

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