Children and young people with asthma

Asthma UK Cymru runs a programme of information sessions in Wales for pre-school carers.

The information sessions, called 'Alert! to Asthma', aim to equip early years carers with the knowledge of what to do in case a child in their care has an asthma attack.

Hundreds of pre-school carers have been trained in Scotland over the last few years, and the programme has proved so successul and popular that it is being rolled out over Wales and Northern Ireland.

For more information about the 'Alert! to Asthma' programme email cshorney-jones@asthma.org.uk or call 02920 435400.

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.

For more information on Kick Asthma holidays please contact the Cymru office.

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.