Presentations from the 21 November 2017 #AskAboutAsthma event hosted by our children and young people’s programme. Throughout the day there were a number of inspiring and informative presentations. Delegates were able to learn about best practice examples from across the system; including primary care, pharmacy and mental health. Innovative ideas to promote self-care and to […]
Data packs to support London areas drafting sustainability and transformation plans. They will be extended and adapted following user feedback. Items below include general data describing CCG population’s of children and young people and larger population groupings plus some population health behaviours. Downloads
This paper summarises the findings from the peer reviews of London’s 26 acute hospitals that provide services for children and young people conducted between July 2016 and March 2017. Downloads
This is an example of an integrated care plan for a young person with asthma transitioning from tertiary care services to adult services Downloads This section of the website represents the historical record of a legacy programme which is no longer managed by TPHC, as of mid 2024.
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 presentation describes the impact of the original Asthma Friendly Schools pilot, conducted in Ealing and supported by Asthma + Lung UK. Ealing children’s asthma project worked with 62 schools and 2000 children and their families teaching them about asthma and how to manage it correctly. They brought emergency department admissions down by 40% and […]
Watch this movie to find out how schools can support children and young people with astha
Watch this movie to find out more about what primary and community healthcare can do to improve care for children and young people with asthma