Asthma
This page is for all care professionals who need the service referral information or other relevant documentation.
The Children's Community Asthma Nursing Service.
The CYP Asthma Team has been in post since September 2022, initially focusing on reviewing children and young people (CYP) discharged from the children’s ward following asthma or wheeze exacerbations. Their remit has since expanded to a broader health population management role, which they will continue until March 2026. This shift aims to improve outcomes for CYP, particularly in underserved communities, by proactively addressing asthma care and reducing health inequalities.
Comprehensive support for children and young people (CYP) with asthma requires collaboration across a wide range of professionals and services. Health care practitioners, including GPs, nurses, and pharmacists, play a central role in delivering clinical care and ensuring that every CYP has at least an annual asthma review with their GP.
Beyond the health sector, teachers, school staff, clubs and sports coaches, are instrumental in raising awareness of asthma, recognising symptoms, and providing safe environments for CYP to participate fully. Together, these professionals help to ensure that asthma management is integrated into daily life, empowering CYP and their families to manage the condition effectively and reducing the risk of serious exacerbations.
E-learning modules on the E-Learning for Health Tier Training platform provide current guidance for asthma care in children and young people. These courses cover asthma management, symptom recognition, and best practices in educational and community settings, helping staff deliver safe and inclusive care confidently.
Please access the appropriate tiered training via this link:
Asthma (Children and young people) - elearning for healthcare
Asthma Friendly Schools
What is an Asthma Friendly School?
An asthma friendly school meets their duty of care whilst giving families confidence that their child will be safe and fully included.
Asthma friendly schools aim to provide:
- A safe and inclusive environment for pupils with asthma
- Best practice in asthma management
- Commitment to Children and Young Peoples Health
Useful Links:
Please find below professional links for advice, guidance and guidelines:
- Healthcare professionals | Asthma + Lung UK
- Primary Healthcare Professionals - Beat Asthma
- Secondary Healthcare Professionals - Beat Asthma
- Asthma | Primary Care Respiratory Society
- Asthma pathway (BTS, NICE, SIGN)
- Asthma - NHS
Need clinical advice and support to assist in managing your CYP asthma population?
The CCN asthma specialist team are in post currently until March 2026, if any professionals identify any unmet training need, please feel free to contact us and we will happily support with this.
We can also offer support and guidance to professionals who have concerns around a child or young person with asthma that they have reviewed.
Please contact us on shropcom.ccnadmin@nhs.net titled FAO Asthma Team, we are also happy to have a discussion on the telephone 01743 450855 option 3 and ask for the Asthma Team.
Service contacts information
Any queries should be sent to:
shropcom.ccnadmin@nhs.net with subject Asthma Team or we are happy to have a discussion on the telephone 01743 450855 option 3