London has high levels of air pollution due to traffic fumes and other sources of particulate matter. Outdoor air pollution acts as a trigger for many children and young people with asthma, contributing to emergency department attendance and intensive care admissions. On days when pollution levels are high, people with asthma should avoid areas with […]
Moving from children and young people’s asthma services to adult services is called transition. This period should include a time to prepare, transfer of care to adult service and continues until the young person has engaged with the adult service. It may start from age 12 onwards and last until 25 depending on the child […]
Schools can encourage children and young people to be aware of the risks of social media and being online. See the below tips and resources which help to promote the healthy use of social media. The Role of Schools in Educating Children and Young People about Social media Anna Freud National Centre for Children and […]
Being online is an integral part of children and young people’s day to day lives. Parents and carers can help alert children and young people to risks and dangers that the internet and social media can pose so they can use it safely and speak to you if something online is worrying them. Find tips and […]
Background to the project In 2021, North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) identified the need to better understand the psychological harm experienced by patients on the cancer diagnostics pathway as a priority. The following year, they asked TCST to undertake a project in partnership with local experts who had lived experience of the […]
The Community of Practice is a collaboration between Transformation Partners in Health and Care, NHS England (London Region) and the Central London Community Healthcare Academy. The purpose of the Community of Practice is to provide a forum for primary care, community and specialist cancer nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to share learnings, collaborate and […]
This section is intended for clinicians caring for children with asthma in primary, community, 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. Asthma Reviews Asthma reviews should be undertaken annually and after every asthma attack. Reviews after an […]
The following short video can be played in GP reception areas, helping children and young people and their families to understand the practical steps they can take to manage their asthma and reduce the risk of attacks: This video, produced by the charity International Primary Care Respiratory Group has been designed for healthcare […]
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. There are a number of children who have persistent symptoms or frequent exacerbations […]
All health professionals need to have the competence, knowledge, skills and confidence to care and treat children and young people (CYP) with respiratory disease. The National Bundle of Care (NBC) for CYP with asthma has a section on training and competencies (National Capabilities Framework for professionals who care for CYP with asthma) Good integrated care is […]