We have been made aware of some inaccurate information circulating regarding special ‘rescue packs’ for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Please do not contact your GP practice for a rescue pack. You should continue to manage your condition in the usual way and if you feel you have symptoms of COVID-19, go to 111.nhs.uk/covid-19 before doing anything else.

Please read this helpful information from the British Lung Foundation: www.blf.org.uk/coronavirus/people-living-with-lung-condition

You will note that there is no recommendation to have a rescue pack, there is no evidence for this and indeed there are concerns steroid will reduce your immunity to fight off this virus.

Due to the increased volume of calls, if you require travel information during the coronavirus outbreak, please visit the following pages for up to date travel advice:

Foreign Commonwealth Office  and Public Health England