This article examines asthma, the relevant national guidelines for its management and the importance of personalised asthma action plans (PAAPs) (Asthma and Lung UK, 2025a). A case study is used to explore factors that can help or hinder patient adherence to PAAPs. District nurses play a vital role in bridging the gap between home and hospital for vulnerable patients post-discharge. Community nurses are in a unique position to assess local population needs working on the frontline and can become involved in commissioning services as well as providing home-based education and environmental assessments vital for improving asthma control.