C&M Respiratory & Asthma by

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-09-30 18:11:16 UTC

Asthma is a common respiratory condition that affects many children across the UK. Currently, 1 in 11 children in the UK live with asthma, making it one of the most prevalent long-term health conditions among young people.

Asthma can impact daily life significantly. In fact, more school days are lost due to asthma than any other long-term condition, highlighting the need for better management and awareness. While 61.9% of children and young people (CYP) nationally have their inhaler technique checked, this falls short of the target of 95%, which emphasizes the importance of proper training and support for asthma management.

Respiratory illnesses are the leading reason for visits to primary and urgent care settings among children under 5, indicating how crucial it is to address asthma and its symptoms early on. Moreover, many children are now spending more time indoors, where poor air quality can exacerbate asthma symptoms. Factors like social deprivation and inadequate housing further contribute to asthma-related health issues, leading to increased morbidity.

In areas like Cheshire and Merseyside (C&M), the prevalence and hospital admissions related to asthma are significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support.

By raising awareness about asthma, its management, and the factors influencing its prevalence, we can help create a healthier environment for all children and their families. Understanding asthma is the first step in ensuring that those affected can lead active and fulfilling lives.

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-04 10:58:55 UTC

This event is perfect for educators, school nurses, and staff looking to support students with asthma. Join us to learn about asthma management in schools, creating safe environments, and supporting students with asthma.

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 15:19:06 UTC

This padlet is aimed at children and young people (CYP), parents and carers, and anyone who works with CYP with Asthma.

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Meet the team

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 15:24:22 UTC

The Respiratory and Asthma workstream consist of:

Alison Senior, Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Gopi Mudiyur, Consultant Paediatrician
Kate Evans, GP
Nazia Syed-Mohammed, GP
Terri Quigley, Project Manager

If you would like to be involved in any of our work please contact Beyond@alderehey.nhs.uk

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Key messages about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 15:43:31 UTC

Vapes should not be used by children and young people, and are not recommended for anyone who does not smoke.
Vapes containing nicotine are addictive.
Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it is not harmless.
Vapes have not been around long enough to know what the long term effects might be.
It is illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under 18s.
Most children and young people in the UK don't smoke or vape.
If you don't smoke, don't start to vape!

ASH guidance on developing school policies around vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 15:47:34 UTC

ASH has produced some short guidance on developing school policies on vaping (2022). This guidance has been incorporated into the local documents.

About the resources in this section

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 15:54:04 UTC

All the teaching resources included in this section have been quality assured by the Respiratory & Asthma clinical leads. They are evidence-based and relevant for UK audiences.

INTENT programme - smoking and vaping prevention in secondary schools

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 15:58:40 UTC

FREE smoking and vaping education materials, provided under licence for registered secondary schools. Recommended for use in whole class delivery. Includes some specific lessons on vaping.

Talking to young people about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:11:07 UTC

NHS recommendations on how to tackle conversations about vaping with young people.

Reporting adverse reactions to vapes

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:12:53 UTC

Please report adverse reactions to vapes or e-liquids using the MHRA Yellow Card site.

Safety issues associated with vapes

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:17:42 UTC

Information from Manchester Fire and Rescue about safety issues associated with vapes.

Safety issues associated with smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:19:01 UTC

Information from Merseyside Fire and Rescue about safety issues associated with smoking.

Recycling vapes

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:20:25 UTC

Information on how to recycle vapes. Vapes contain hidden batteries and should not be disposed of in household waste, as they an cause fires.

Resource for children & young people about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:24:54 UTC

This short animation summarises the key messages for young people about vaping.

Posters for children and young people - Poster A

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:32:02 UTC

For display in school canteens, classrooms, student areas etc.

Health for kids

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:34:30 UTC

Website for under 10s. Vaping info written for a younger audience. The grown ups section of the website also contains come factual for parents.

Talk to Frank

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:39:59 UTC

Recommended UK source of advice on vaping (as well as smoking and other substances) for young people. Includes a 24/7 advice link (text, phone or live chat).

Talking to young people about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:45:12 UTC

NHS recommendations on how to tackle conversations about vaping with young people.

Reporting underage sales of vapes

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:46:28 UTC

Poster for display or sharing with parents, which identifies what the law says, how to recognise unregulated vapes, and what the routes are to report illegal or underage sales to Trading Standards.

Reporting underage sales of vapes

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:46:34 UTC

Poster for display or sharing with parents, which identifies what the law says, how to recognise unregulated vapes, and what the routes are to report illegal or underage sales to Trading Standards.

Key messages about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:47:01 UTC

Vapes should not be used by children and young people, and are not recommended for anyone who does not smoke.
Vapes containing nicotine are addictive.
Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it is not harmless.
Vapes have not been around long enough to know what the long term effects might be.
It is illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under 18s.
Most children and young people in the UK don't smoke or vape.
If you don't smoke, don't start to vape!

Key messages about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:47:14 UTC

Vapes should not be used by children and young people, and are not recommended for anyone who does not smoke.
Vapes containing nicotine are addictive.
Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it is not harmless.
Vapes have not been around long enough to know what the long term effects might be.
It is illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under 18s.
Most children and young people in the UK don't smoke or vape.
If you don't smoke, don't start to vape!

Key messages about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 16:47:30 UTC

Vapes should not be used by children and young people, and are not recommended for anyone who does not smoke.
Vapes containing nicotine are addictive.
Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it is not harmless.
Vapes have not been around long enough to know what the long term effects might be.
It is illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under 18s.
Most children and young people in the UK don't smoke or vape.
If you don't smoke, don't start to vape!

NICE guidelines NG209 - vaping and smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:08:03 UTC

NICE guidelines are evidence-based recommendations for health and care in England. The tobacco guidelines also cover vaping. Sections 1.7 to 1.7 are relevant for schools. Section 1.6 specifically refers to interventions in schools, including those related to vaping.

Action for Smoking and Health (UK) - resources on youth vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:09:37 UTC

ASH produces information and conducts research into vaping and smoking.

Action for Smoking and Health (UK) - resources on youth vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:09:50 UTC

ASH produces information and conducts research into vaping and smoking.

Action for Smoking and Health (UK) - resources on youth vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:10:12 UTC

ASH produces information and conducts research into vaping and smoking.

NICE guidelines NG209 - vaping and smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:10:18 UTC

Talking to young people about vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:10:30 UTC

NHS recommendations on how to tackle conversations about vaping with young people.

Posters for children and young people - Poster A

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:10:41 UTC

For display in school canteens, classrooms, student areas etc.

Reporting underage sales of vapes

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:10:51 UTC

Poster for display or sharing with parents, which identifies what the law says, how to recognise unregulated vapes, and what the routes are to report illegal or underage sales to Trading Standards.

Key messages about smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:16:24 UTC

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be sold any tobacco products.
Parents or adults buying for underage children (under 18) can also be prosecuted.
Smoking tobacco causes at least 15 different types of cancer, including two of the most common, lung and bowel cancer and can contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory infections, complications in pregnancy as well as certain eye diseases.
Passive smoking is dangerous and can cause many of the same diseases as smoking.
There is good evidence that children are significantly more likely to start smoking themselves if they have family members or live with people who smoke.
It is never too late to give up smoking!

Key messages about smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:16:50 UTC

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be sold any tobacco products.
Parents or adults buying for underage children (under 18) can also be prosecuted.
Smoking tobacco causes at least 15 different types of cancer, including two of the most common, lung and bowel cancer and can contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory infections, complications in pregnancy as well as certain eye diseases.
Passive smoking is dangerous and can cause many of the same diseases as smoking.
There is good evidence that children are significantly more likely to start smoking themselves if they have family members or live with people who smoke.
It is never too late to give up smoking!

Key messages about smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:17:10 UTC

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be sold any tobacco products.
Parents or adults buying for underage children (under 18) can also be prosecuted.
Smoking tobacco causes at least 15 different types of cancer, including two of the most common, lung and bowel cancer and can contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory infections, complications in pregnancy as well as certain eye diseases.
Passive smoking is dangerous and can cause many of the same diseases as smoking.
There is good evidence that children are significantly more likely to start smoking themselves if they have family members or live with people who smoke.
It is never too late to give up smoking!

Key messages about smoking

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:17:24 UTC

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be sold any tobacco products.
Parents or adults buying for underage children (under 18) can also be prosecuted.
Smoking tobacco causes at least 15 different types of cancer, including two of the most common, lung and bowel cancer and can contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory infections, complications in pregnancy as well as certain eye diseases.
Passive smoking is dangerous and can cause many of the same diseases as smoking.
There is good evidence that children are significantly more likely to start smoking themselves if they have family members or live with people who smoke.
It is never too late to give up smoking!

Childline - advice for children and young people on vaping

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:20:40 UTC

Includes tips for quitting vaping and dealing with peer pressure,

What is the Smokefree Generation?

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:22:59 UTC

The Government is introducing changes to create the first ever Smokefree Generation. This means that anyone turning 15 in 2024, and children who are younger, will never legally be sold cigarettes or other tobacco products, even after they turn 18. The changes also include measures to reduce the appeal of vapes to children and young people.

What is the Smokefree Generation?

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:23:09 UTC

What is the Smokefree Generation?

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:23:15 UTC

What is the Smokefree Generation?

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:23:34 UTC

Asthma Action Plan

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-14 17:42:56 UTC

An asthma action plan is a written plan with all the information you need about your child’s asthma in one place. It helps you to look after your child’s asthma well.

You should fill out the plan with your child’s GP or nurse. Your child’s asthma action plan will:

remind you what to do every day to keep your child well
show you what symptoms to watch for
tell you what to do if their asthma gets worse
tell you what to do if your child has an asthma attack.

What are the benefits of an asthma action plan?

Using an asthma action plan is one of the best things you can do to help your child stay well with their asthma.

Using your child’s asthma action plan will help to:

reduce emergency visits to the doctor and hospital
improve your child’s asthma symptoms
improve your child’s quality of life.

Where can I get an asthma action plan?

It’s really easy to get an asthma action plan. You can download one for free from our shop.

Download or print an action plan.
Take this to your child’s next GP appointment.
Fill out the plan with their GP or nurse.

When your child is over 12, they might want to use our adult asthma action plan.

Nights out and asthma

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-16 07:52:38 UTC

Some tips on how to keep safe when going out at night.

Vaping and Asthma

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-16 07:53:46 UTC

Beat Asthma fact sheet on vaping and Asthma

What is Asthma?

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-16 07:57:52 UTC

A guide for parents from Beat Asthma

Asthma Action Plan

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-16 07:58:36 UTC

An asthma action plan is a written plan with all the information you need about your child’s asthma in one place. It helps you to look after your child’s asthma well.

You should fill out the plan with your child’s GP or nurse. Your child’s asthma action plan will:

remind you what to do every day to keep your child well
show you what symptoms to watch for
tell you what to do if their asthma gets worse
tell you what to do if your child has an asthma attack.

What are the benefits of an asthma action plan?

Using an asthma action plan is one of the best things you can do to help your child stay well with their asthma.

Using your child’s asthma action plan will help to:

reduce emergency visits to the doctor and hospital
improve your child’s asthma symptoms
improve your child’s quality of life.

Where can I get an asthma action plan?

It’s really easy to get an asthma action plan. You can download one for free from our shop.

Download or print an action plan.
Take this to your child’s next GP appointment.
Fill out the plan with their GP or nurse.

When your child is over 12, they might want to use our adult asthma action plan.

What is Asthma?

beyondCYPtransformation — 2024-10-16 07:59:48 UTC

A guide for young people from Beat Asthma

A film about asthma, created by teenagers for teenagers.

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 09:55:45 UTC

Filmed by members of The Cherwell Filming Club at The Cherwell School, Oxford, UK.

Find out more:

Inhaler technique videos Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhaler-videos

Inhaler technique videos Right Breathe www.rightbreathe.com

Personalised Asthma Action Plan (English and Welsh) www.asthma.org.uk/advice/resources/#action-plans

Personalised Asthma Action Plan ( non-English) www.asthma.org.uk/for-professionals/professionals/non-english-action-plans

NRAD www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/outputs/why-asthma-still-kills

Emergency Inhalers in Schools https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk

Cochrane Airways Group www.evidentlycochrane.net/asthma-in-schools-teachers-save-lives/

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 09:59:16 UTC

Global Action Plan is an environmental charity working to help people and organisations take action on air pollution. To help you take action on Clean Air, we've compiled all the research and resources that we have created over the years of working on this topic, and we're also signposting to some of the research and work other people have done that we find the most useful.

Clean Air Champions

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 10:00:02 UTC

Improve your inhaler technique here!

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 10:34:27 UTC

Improve your inhaler technique here!

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 10:34:33 UTC

Improve your inhaler technique here!

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 10:34:40 UTC

Improve your inhaler technique here!

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 10:34:48 UTC

A film about asthma, created by teenagers for teenagers.

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 13:25:35 UTC

Filmed by members of The Cherwell Filming Club at The Cherwell School, Oxford, UK.

Find out more:

Inhaler technique videos Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhaler-videos

Inhaler technique videos Right Breathe www.rightbreathe.com

Personalised Asthma Action Plan (English and Welsh) www.asthma.org.uk/advice/resources/#action-plans

Personalised Asthma Action Plan ( non-English) www.asthma.org.uk/for-professionals/professionals/non-english-action-plans

NRAD www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/outputs/why-asthma-still-kills

Emergency Inhalers in Schools https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk

Cochrane Airways Group www.evidentlycochrane.net/asthma-in-schools-teachers-save-lives/

A film about asthma, created by teenagers for teenagers.

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 13:25:44 UTC

Filmed by members of The Cherwell Filming Club at The Cherwell School, Oxford, UK.

Find out more:

Inhaler technique videos Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhaler-videos

Inhaler technique videos Right Breathe www.rightbreathe.com

Personalised Asthma Action Plan (English and Welsh) www.asthma.org.uk/advice/resources/#action-plans

Personalised Asthma Action Plan ( non-English) www.asthma.org.uk/for-professionals/professionals/non-english-action-plans

NRAD www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/outputs/why-asthma-still-kills

Emergency Inhalers in Schools https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk

Cochrane Airways Group www.evidentlycochrane.net/asthma-in-schools-teachers-save-lives/

A film about asthma, created by teenagers for teenagers.

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-08-20 13:26:16 UTC

Filmed by members of The Cherwell Filming Club at The Cherwell School, Oxford, UK.

Find out more:

Inhaler technique videos Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhaler-videos

Inhaler technique videos Right Breathe www.rightbreathe.com

Personalised Asthma Action Plan (English and Welsh) www.asthma.org.uk/advice/resources/#action-plans

Personalised Asthma Action Plan ( non-English) www.asthma.org.uk/for-professionals/professionals/non-english-action-plans

NRAD www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/outputs/why-asthma-still-kills

Emergency Inhalers in Schools https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk

Cochrane Airways Group www.evidentlycochrane.net/asthma-in-schools-teachers-save-lives/

Stay well in winter

beyondCYPtransformation — 2025-11-20 08:56:01 UTC

If a patient is living with a lung condition, winter can be an incredibly difficult time. In fact, if you have a lung condition, your risk of ending up in A&E doubles in winter. That’s why Asthma + Lung UK are launching their winter campaign – We’re with you this winter.

The Winter Wellbeing Guide is a great resource for helping patients manage their condition. By answering a few short questions about their lung condition and symptoms over winter, patients will get free, personalised health advice sent to their inbox.

96% of people who signed up last year found the guide useful for managing their lung condition – and 71% said they felt better able to manage their lung condition throughout the winter season.

Too Much Blue - Get a Review

beyondCYPtransformation — 2026-06-04 16:57:39 UTC

The campaign is aimed at helping children and young people manage asthma - if you are using your blue inhaler more than 3 times a week when well, it's time for a review with your health care provider