# Event Details - **Event Name**: Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at Institute in the Park, Alder Hey Children's Hospital for our Post Graduate Physiotherapy CPD Course.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/402311e0-34d3-11f1-ae5e-35f2df6e97c8-rimg-w986-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Post Graduate Physiotherapy CPD CoursePaediatric asthma and dysfunctional breathingTarget AudienceThis course is designed for qualified physiotherapists with experience in respiratory physiotherapy and an interest in working with children and young people with asthma and/or dysfunctional breathing.Whether you work in primary, secondary, or tertiary paediatric respiratory care, this course will enhance your knowledge, practical skills, and confidence in assessing and managing these conditions.Course overviewFormat: One day face-to-face courseDate: 27th June 2026Location: the institute, Alder Hey Hospital,Time: 09:00 – 16:30 (TBC)Price: £180Places: Minimum 15, maximum 30 delegatesLearning objectivesThis course will equip attendees with the skills to:• Understand the holistic view of dysfunctional breathing and its relationship with conditions such as asthma• Confidently assess and manage children and young people with asthma and dysfunctional breathing• Apply practical techniques and tips across a range of ages and abilities• Recognise differential diagnoses relevant to this population• Understand common co-morbidities such as anxiety, and their impact on asthma and breathing controlWhy Attend1. Gain hands-on knowledge you can immediately apply in clinical practice2. Learn from national experts in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy3. Network with peers across primary, secondary, and tertiary care4. Enhance your confidence and competence in managing children with asthma and dysfunctional breathing.SpeakersThis course will be delivered by a team of three expert paediatric physiotherapists from specialist centres across England. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/405c7160-34d3-11f1-ae5e-35f2df6e97c8-rimg-w740-h740-dcd7d4d3-gmir.jpg Claire HepworthClinical Specialist Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapist, Alder Hey Children’s HospitalClaire has over 18 years’ experience in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy, specialising in asthma, dysfunctional breathing, and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. She leads the medical and surgical respiratory inpatient and outpatient team at Alder Hey, contributes to BTS clinical statements and NHS England severe asthma initiatives, and is a specialist teacher-trainer in Buteyko breathing retraining. Claire is also a founding member of the Kid’s Cornerstone Collaborative, developing standardised assessment and training packages for CYP with asthma and dysfunctional breathing. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/40922760-34d3-11f1-ae5e-35f2df6e97c8-rimg-w745-h740-dcd3d8d9-gmir.png Charlotte WellsPhysiotherapy Lecturer, University of SuffolkCharlotte specialises in dysfunctional breathing, including exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), and is a specialist teacher-trainer in the Buteyko Breathing Method. She is a founding member of the Kid’s Cornerstone Collaborative, a national network of specialist physiotherapists working with children with asthma and/or dysfunctional breathing. Charlotte currently leads research on breathing retraining for teenagers with long-COVID. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/41049840-34d3-11f1-ae5e-35f2df6e97c8-rimg-w715-h740-dc8e908e-gmir.jpg Dr Nicki BarkerConsultant Clinical Practitioner Physiotherapist, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustNicki is an expert in dysfunctional breathing and the creator of BreathWorks, the UK’s first clinic for paediatric patients with DB. She is a key member of the Sheffield paediatric complex asthma service and a founding member of the Kid’s Cornerstone Collaborative. Her research focuses on physiotherapy efficacy for children with DB, early identification tools, and medical technologies to support diagnosis and treatment. Nicki also contributes to national committees including the Research and Innovation Committee and the Clinical Research Steering Group at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.Further information:Ticket sales will end at 09:00 on Friday 29th May.To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to secure your ticket as soon as possible!If you do not wish to recieve emails about future events, please email us at theacademy@alderhey.nhs.uk to opt out.We reserve the right to cancel/reschedule the event, at any time. Cancellation notices will be sent to the email address or number given on the registration form and receipt will be assumed unless evidence of non-delivery is received. This will always be done with as much notice as possible. A full refund of event registration fees will be made to participants who are unable to attend on the rescheduled date. Alder Hey Academy will not accept liability for any other loss, damage, costs or expenses incurred by the Delegate as a result of the cancellation/rescheduling of the event, including without limitation: professional fees or other earnings and costs. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/paediatric-asthma-and-dysfunctional-breathing-pg-physiotherapy-cpd-course/100001987118059608 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 180, max: 180, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Liverpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Institute In The Park Alder Hey Hospital - **lat**: 53.4199788 - **long**: -2.8962158 - **full address**: Institute In The Park Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/63b282964ffcd187b30b87f284b6049bdf077d68b08963d132365a992e57962f-rimg-w1030-h450-dc93bbf3-gmir.jpg?v=1775821744 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course being held? - **A:** Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Institute In The Park Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course? - **A:** Tickets for Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course are priced at GBP 180 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 180Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course? - **A:** Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course is organized by Alder Hey Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Paediatric Asthma and Dysfunctional Breathing - PG Physiotherapy CPD Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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