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
Watch this movie to find out more about the role that pharmacies can play in improving care for children and young people with asthma
Watch our short film about how children and young people can be helped to manage their asthma
Watch this film to find out more about why hospital care for children and young people with asthma needs to change
Did you miss out on watching any of our webinars or presentation? Catch up here by watching these recordings World Asthma Day 2022: a morning of learning on children and young people’s asthma Find the complete slide deck here: World Asthma Day 2022 presentations Click to watch the full recording. And view or download responses […]
Rosamund Kissi-Debrah, parent and founder of Ella Roberta Family Foundation, a charity set up to celebrate the life of her daughter Ella who died as a result of an asthma attack, shares her experience.
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. All health professionals need to have the competence, knowledge, skills and confidence to […]