This page contains information for pharmacists about NHS England incentive schemes for children and young people with asthma. New medicine service (NMS) The New Medicine (NMS) service provides support for people with long-term conditions newly prescribed a medicine to help improve medicines adherence; it is initially focused on particular patient groups and conditions. Starting a […]
Pharmacists are an accessible and expert source of useful help and information for young people with asthma and their families. This section of the London asthma toolkit provides pharmacists in London with guidance and resources to help them improve asthma care, including examples of best practice. For information on how to access your medication out […]
Asthma in Schools 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. Explore the toolkit… For […]
An asthma attack happens when a child can’t get enough air into their lungs, they may cough and wheeze. The checklist below will help you understand what is happening and what action to take. Stay with them and send someone to get their spacer and inhaler. Reassure your child and try to keep them calm. […]
Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects the lungs causing the airways to narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma can be distressing for you and your child. It may cause breathlessness, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. What causes asthma? It’s not clear exactly what causes asthma, although it is likely to be a combination […]
There are a number of things you can do to help prevent asthma attacks. Triggers can be different for each child and it is important to identify what triggers their asthma. Around the home House dust mites, pets, mould and pollen can be a trigger for people with asthma. Pollen comes from trees, grasses and […]
It is important that you and your child understand asthma and the medicines prescribed to help control it. You may need to help your child make any necessary changes to their lifestyle. Asthma reviews All children and young people with asthma should have at least a yearly review, which is usually carried out either by […]
It is important that children and young people with asthma, and their families, understand the condition. Their doctor or nurse should provide information and support about asthma. Children and young people should receive regular asthma education, either in school or via their GP or asthma nurse. Resources and support are available to parents and carers […]
An asthma action plan is a written management plan agreed with your child’s doctor. If your child has an asthma plan they are four times less likely to have an asthma attack that requires emergency hospital treatment. The asthma action plan should help you recognise when your child’s symptoms are getting worse and give you […]
Better care across the system for children and young people with asthma Our comprehensive asthma toolkit has been designed to offer tailored information for London’s children and young people, parents and carers, healthcare professionals, school staff and others. Navigate the toolkit using the icons below. Our work to transform the care of children and young […]