Helping improve care for people who are homeless We have worked with Pathway to create a training package for GP receptionists and practice managers. People who are homeless have told us that strict access requirements – such as being asked to provide proof of address and ID – are a key barrier to them accessing primary […]
Ruth Amartey, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Allum Medical Centre, Leytonstone, London and the clinical lead for Waltham Forest Community Education Provider Network (CEPN) “Whatever we face and whatever we do, one thing will never change and that is the desire and passion to put our patients first, to excel at the work we do and how […]
This report presents the findings from a detailed investigation into what data and information on cancer rehabilitation services exists across London. Our report, Cancer rehabilitation: a scoping report for London, highlighted that there is a lack of data on these services. This presents a challenge for commissioners when it comes to developing and improving rehabilitation […]
Research shows that whole-school education using school nurses or medical students can improve the health of children with asthma. The Asthma innovation Research team, which conducted this research, run a schools programme providing asthma education through training by medical students. The tools listed below can be used by teachers or other members of staff to educate pupils […]
Children and young people (CYP) with asthma are more likely to be absent from school than those with no health conditions. Promoting an asthma friendly environment through training and the adoption of asthma focussed policies and procedures will ensure that CYP are safe while they are in school. London schools guide The Asthma Friendly Schools […]
This section is intended for clinicians caring for children with asthma in a hospital or tertiary care setting. It outlines examples of best practice in the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of children and young people with asthma in an acute setting. If a child has a personalised asthma action plan they are four times […]
Findings from stage 1 of the Great Weight Debate in early 2016. Stage 1 aimed to gauge public perceptions of childhood obesity in London and identify some initial ideas for change from Londoners. These reports include recommendations from Londoners on how to galvanise the public to support change. Downloads
We are supporting Thrive LDN, a participation-driven partnership that engages with, and responds to, the needs and insights of Londoners to improve mental health and wellbeing across London. Two million Londoners experience some form of poor mental health every year and Londoners’ life satisfaction and feelings of self-worth are lower than the national average. Thrive […]
Many local, regional and national services work to support the physical and mental health of people who are experiencing homelessness, including support with finding emergency housing and protecting anyone at risk of abuse, harm or neglect. NHS staff can support patients who are currently homeless by signposting them to services or putting patients in touch […]
This report tells the stories and experiences of healthcare from the perspective of people who are currently homeless across London. The findings of the report are presented in chapters relating to different areas of healthcare delivery. Many of the topics highlighted, and stories told, do however have cross cutting themes that can apply to other […]