Who we are

We are a team of asthma nurse specialists, providing management, education and support to children and their families with asthma, cough, wheeze and/or shortness of breath.

Referrals to the service can be arranged through your GP, practice nurse, consultant, school nurse or other health professional. If you feel you need to speak with a nurse regarding your child being referred to the service, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

What areas do we cover?

North Manchester

South Manchester

Central Manchester

Who is the service for?

The service is for children aged 3-16 years, or up to 18 years for children with complex needs who have a Manchester Address.

What can the service offer?

• Partnership working with the child, young person, and family – empowering them to be able to manage their condition
• Nurse- Led clinics in community setting
• Provide education, advice, treatments, and support
• Partnership working with other health professionals’ pre-school and schools
• Shared care with involved health professionals

What will happen at your appointment?

• Your appointment may last up to 45 minutes.
• You will need to bring any medication/inhalers your child may be taking
• At the appointment, the nurse will assess your child/young person and give you information to support your needs so that you and your child/young person feel more confident about managing their asthma/wheeze safely and effectively. This may mean more than one visit
• Once your child is better/you feel happy about looking after their asthma/wheeze and have an action plan to follow, they will be referred back to their GP or practice nurse.

Who do I contact?

Children’s Asthma Nursing Service

Longsight Health Centre
Stockport Road
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0RR

Telephone: 0161 248 1226

Our service opening times are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm excluding Bank Holidays.

The nurses are not always in the office to take your calls, alternatively, you can leave a non-urgent message on the answer phone.

Want to keep up with us on social media?

For latest asthma information and updates visit:-

Facebook: @manchesterchildrenscommunityasthmaservice

Twitter: @ccasthma_manc

Instagram: @ccasthma_manc

Who provides this service?

This service is provided by Manchester Local Care Organisation.

MLCO is the organisation that provides NHS community health care and adult social care in the city. It is a partnership organisation between the NHS and Manchester City Council.

Other Languages

This leaflet can be produced in other languages on request. We can also provide the information in other formats including Braille, large print, and audio CD. Please contact us if you require help.

Compliments and Complaints

The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential NHS service that provides help, advice and information for patients, families, and carers. We welcome all your feedback about the service. Contact PALS at:

Email: pals@mft.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0161 276 8686

Please visit our web pages at www.mft.nhs.uk/community/childrens-community-services-citywide/ to find out more about our services.