Publish date: 4 September 2024
The #AskAboutAsthma campaign is back from 9 to 15 September. The national NHS campaign aims to highlight how simple changes to children and young people’s (CYP) care can make a big difference to how they experience asthma. This year’s campaign theme is helping children and young people with asthma to live their best lives. Asthma should not limit children and young people’s lives in any way and good asthma control means having no symptoms.
This involves ensuring everyone involved in a child or young person's asthma care—GPs, nurses, parents, teachers, and youth leaders—is aware of the four key steps that can help them manage their condition and lead full, active lives.
Four asks to support children and young people with their asthma
Did you know about week 38?
Week 38 is the week where nationally there is a rise in asthma attacks following the return to school after the summer holidays. By sharing learning, resources and key information, we can help even more children and young people to ask about asthma and get the right care in place.
Get involved from 9 to 15 September
Throughout the week there will be webinars, podcasts, blogs, vlogs, social media activity and a one-day virtual conference.
One-day virtual conference - Thursday 12 September 2024
Sessions will include:
- Practical steps to help children and young people live with asthma
- Vaping cessation in children and young people
- Severe asthma referral – who isn’t being referred?
You can now register for the one-day virtual conference to book your place.
Asthma and air pollution webinar - Monday 9 September: 1 to 2pm
This webinar is aimed at anyone interested in air pollution and how it affects children and young people with asthma. Register on the NHS website to attend the asthma and air pollution webinar.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health(RCPCH) webinar– Monday 9 September: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Hear from the RCPCH’s Clean Air Fund Partnership team, exploring the barriers to talking to children, young people and their families about air pollution. Register now for this webinar.
Primary care webinar - Tuesday 10 September: 1 to 2pm
This webinar will share updates on developments in children and young people’s asthma care. Register now for the Primary care webinar.
Pharmacy webinar - Tuesday 10 September: 7.30 to 8.30pm
The webinar will cover how pharmacy is working with GP practices to improve CYP asthma care in Feltham & Bedfont Primary Care Network. Register now for the Pharmacy webinar.
Nursing webinar - Wednesday 11 September: 1 to 2.00pm
This webinar focuses on how nurses can support improvements in asthma care for CYP. Register now for the nursing webinar.
Learn Live educational event for schools, parents and carers - Friday 13 September: 10 to 10.30am
Join in to hear what asthma is all about, why you need to know about it, how you can help your friends or yourself if you have asthma, and learn about risk factors like air pollution and vaping. Register now for the Learn Live education event.
To find out more about the #AskAboutAsthma campaign visit the website.