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RESPE is a free, interactive, e-learning resource which provides a basic knowledge of common respiratory conditions. Provided by expert collaboration within NHS Scotland (Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Uni Edinburgh). The aim of the resource is to improve patient/client care by increasing the knowledge and skills of any member of health and social care staff working with people living with respiratory conditions in health, social or private care settings.

The e-Asthma programme is an interactive e-learning resource for healthcare professionals which aims to improve the diagnosis and management of asthma as a long term condition for children and adults. e-Asthma is a foundation level educational resource aimed at all healthcare professionals who come into contact with children or adults with asthma who are not asthma specialists. This includes GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, community nurses, school nurses, ambulance staff, 0-19 teams and A&E staff.

This learning resource is for all clinical staff who are in a position to observe and correct inappropriate techniques, helping to reduce potential deterioration of patients and/or patients presenting at ED. The resource also includes a section on correct disposal of inhalers which is a key message for us all to communicate to patients. The resource also signposts to helpful videos.

The Respiratory Surge in Children resources are aimed at healthcare staff working in the various settings where a child will present with respiratory illness. The aim of the programme is to support the national NHS workforce to manage: 1) Existing demand in children 2) Potential future spikes in paediatric demand as a result of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory illnesses in children. 3) Longer-term increasing paediatric acuity and demand in children.