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 […]
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. Asthma management in emergency departments Acute asthma is a relatively common emergency in […]
This section is intended for clinicians caring for children with asthma in primary, community, hospital or tertiary care settings. Audit against the National bundle of care, London asthma standards, the NICE quality standards and ongoing improvement are essential components of good asthma care. National bundle of care for CYP with asthma NICE Asthma Quality Standard […]
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. If a child has a personalised asthma action plan they are four times less likely to […]
The majority of children and young people with asthma are cared for within the community by their GP and the practice nurse. Some patients require more support within a hospital or tertiary care setting. This section provides tools to support doctors and healthcare professionals in primary, community and secondary care to develop high quality asthma […]