Children and young people

Asthma UK Northern Ireland runs a programme of awareness sessions called Alert to Asthma for those who care for or have a responsibility for people with asthma.

The information sessions aim to improve knowledge about asthma and better equip people to respond to someone in their care having an asthma attack.

The programme continues to expand in Northern Ireland and sessions have been delivered to schools, colleges, universities, childminding groups, ambulance service, women’s centres, travellers groups, etc

Please download the Primary School Asthma Pilot Project Evaluation 2008 (633 kb)

For more information about the Alert to Asthma programme email ni@asthma.org.uk or call 02890 669736.

Asthma UK's week-long Kick Asthma adventure holidays are for children and young people with asthma (and other related conditions).

Combining physical and social activities such as abseiling, kayaking, discos and quizzes, with educational sessions that teach the youngsters more about how to control their asthma, the holidays give kids a great confidence boost and parents the chance to relax for a week.

Details of Kick Asthma Holidays taking place in Northern Ireland in 2009 with published here shortly.

The Kick Asthma website provides information and advice to children with asthma. Users can play games, meet the Kick-A crew, talk to other young people with asthma throguh the message board and receive advice about their asthma from an asthma nurse specialist.