Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.

It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.

There's currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life.

Each year your asthma should be reviewed to check for progression or improvement in condition. It also allows for us to ensure that you are receiving the correct treatment and that you are up to date with current support and advice.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a delay in getting reviews done, so we are introducing new ways of working to maximise convenience for our patients and efficiency for our clinicians to ensure we can get back on track as quickly as possible.

Please still complete a form even if you feel your asthma has resolved - this way we can up date your record.

This service is for routine reviews, if you are unwell or are struggling with your asthma, please call the surgery on 01438 715044 to book a same day appointment or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency call 999 or attend A&E.

To start your asthma review please log in to SystmOnline to complete the 'Asthma Review' questionnaire - click here to log in

You can request log in details at reception or via the 'Contact Us' section of our website.

Alternatively, you can fill in the form below or collect a paper copy from reception or download & print a copy here.

Asthma Review Form

Once your completed form is received, it will be reviewed by a clinician to see if any further action is required. You may then be contacted to discuss the matter further.

Did you know several studies have shown that over 80% of asthmatics are not using their inhalers properly? This can be for a number of reasons such as user error, users capabilities, dexterity, side effects, inhalation technique, lack of training, device attribues and ease of use - so there's a lot that can go wrong.

We want to ensure that you are using your devices properly, so that you asthma is appropriately controlled.

Asthma UK provide a fantastic inhaler technique resources, which allow you to check & compare your own technique - click here to access

If you are struggling with your inhalers, please complete the asthma review form mentioned above, making a specific reference to your inhalers and someone will get back to you.