The London Health Commission’s Better Health for London report, published in October 2014. This report is about better health for London – our mental health and our physical health, each as much as the other. It rests on the foundational belief that this city – its people, its institutions, and its political, economic and cultural […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Watch our short film about asthma care for children and young people This fantastic video explains asthma to children, including the importance of having an asthma plan, from the team at Operation Ouch.
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 […]