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Well done Sir John Barrow for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Langdale Primary School for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Arnside National School for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Askam Village School for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Milnthorpe Primary School for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Ramsden Infant's for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Selside for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done South Walney Junior School for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Stramongate for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done George Hastwell for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Victoria academy for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Well done Yarlside on achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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Add this to your door windows or newsletter to get the message to parents and carers.

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Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around 1 in 11 children and young people living with asthma. The UK has one of the highest prevalence, emergency admission and death rates for childhood asthma in Europe. Outcomes are worse for children and young people living in the most deprived areas. NHS England and NHS Improvement’s ambition is to reduce avoidable harm to children and young people from asthma and improve their quality of life.

NHS England » National bundle of care for children and young people with asthma

Schools and education partners across Lancashire and South Cumbria are a significant part of achieving this ambition and form part of NHSE/I ‘National bundle of care for children and young people with asthma’.

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Preventable is a film made by school-aged children as their way of try to address the gap between what we know, and we do. Watch it. Think about it. Then do it.

You never know this might save someone’s life, from being yet another preventable asthma death.

For all ages and people.

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In South Cumbria schools are working towards achieving Asthma friendly Schools Accreditation. Watch this short video to see how you can support yours school to achieve this.

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Asthma Friendly Schools   Parents/carers project outline

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Watch this short video with your class to contribute to your school achieving the accreditation for Asthma Friendly Schools

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Make sure you and your family are up to date with asthma training.

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Asthma Friendly Schools   Parents and carer training

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Young people who have a mobile phone may want to download the Digital Health Passport.

Or as a parent/carer you can have it on your phone.

It is an App for children and young people with long term health conditions like asthma.

It helps both you and them monitor their symptoms, gives information and advice and can even remind them to take their medication.

You can also upload a copy of your child’s Personalised Asthma Action Plan so that they can show your doctor / nurse / teacher when needed.

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Supporting long-term conditions that start in childhood.

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BeatAsthma: How to explain about asthma to a young person

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How manage a mild/moderate asthma attack

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How manage a mild/moderate asthma attack

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Beat Asthma - how to manage a mild/moderate asthma attack

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Asthma + Lung UK provides independent confidential telephone advice and support to people with asthma and their families, friends and carers through their of asthma nurse specialists. They offer telephone advice and support to healthcare professionals. The Helpline service is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The number to call is 0300 222 5800

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Even before COVID-19, NHS hospital admissions for lung conditions were rising three times faster than average admissions. People living with lung conditions are often overlooked and being left behind. Their condition isn't accurately diagnosed at an early stage - and even when they are diagnosed, they're not given the care they need.

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We're the only UK charity looking after the nation's lungs. Together, we're making sure that one day everyone will breathe clean air with healthy lungs.

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The video “jack blows his own trumpet” is a fun, short film that encourages children with asthma to use their inhalers effectively.

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Lots of useful information and videos to support children and young people in understanding asthma.

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The George Coller Memorial Fund - Steps Towards A Brighter Future For Children With Asthma

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How To Use Your Spacer Or Inhaler - The George Coller Memorial Fund

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HOW TO USE YOUR SPACER OR INHALER HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SPACER Hi Kids!I have asthma, and this page is to teach you how to take your inhaler properly.Here, you will also learn how to look after your spacer and keep it clean.Looking after your SpacerIt is really important to look after your spacer/bubble, so

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Education for health tier 1 Asthma Training

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Education for health tier 1 Asthma Training

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16th February 2022

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has approved this online learning product from 20 July 2022 in accordance with RCPCH CPD guidelines.
This course was originally developed in partnership with The George Coller Memorial Fund.

Welcome to this free eLearning resource, designed for anyone who supports children and young people with asthma. The course is aligned to the Tier 1 Capabilities set out in the National Bundle of Care for Children and Young People with Asthma and successful completion of the eLearning certifies you as having achieved the capabilities for Tier 1. Your certification is valid for 24 months from the date of course completion (as recommended in the Capabilities Framework) - you will not be able to retake the course and generate a new certificate during this period. However, we strongly recommend that you keep your asthma knowledge up-to-date and seek advice if you are unsure how to support a child or young person in your care. A list of useful resources can be found at the end of this course.

We encourage anyone who supports children and young people to complete this module. This may include, but is not limited to:

teachers and school support staff;

youth workers;

children's group leaders (e.g. wraparound and holiday clubs, uniform groups, sports and hobby clubs);

staff working in Children and Family Centres;

social care and housing staff;

parents, carers, and friends of young people with asthma.

We recommend reading through the course information sections below before starting the eLearning module. If you are not already enrolled on this course, please scroll down and register and enrol below.

The eLearning material will take approximately 45 mins to complete. You are welcome to work through the module at your own pace, and can return to review the material at any point during your enrolment period (six months from date of registration).

We hope you find the course useful and that any questions you currently have about supporting the children and young people in your care will be answered as you work through the module. However, if you find that you would like to know more once you have finished, please visit the 'Resources' section for details of useful websites. Alternatively, please use the 'Contact Us' section to direct your questions to our expert team.
If you have not previously enrolled on this course, please scroll down and select the registration button at the bottom of this screen - this will take you through a couple of registration and enrolment options and you will then be redirected to this course as an enrolled member.

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Supporting Children's Health and Young People with Asthma

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Supporting Children's Health and Young People's Health with Asthma free ELearning provided by Education for Health.

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You may be interested in completing the National Bundle of Care Tier 2 Asthma training course. This training was developed by Health Education England and is aimed at any professional involved in the care and support of children and young people with asthma

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Asthma (Children and young people) - Tier 2

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This programme is for any professional involved in the care of a child or young person with asthma. It aims to improve the management and diagnosis of asthma as a long-term condition for children and young people.

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How to use a spacer with tidal breathing

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How to use a spacer with tidal breathing

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Hello, I'm Pam. I'm a respiratory nurse specialist. Using a spacer with your inhaler means more of the medicine gets down into your lungs and is a great way to help manage your symptoms. Getting the technique right is very important. It may take a few tries to feel comfortable using a spacer, but it does get easier with practice. I'm going to show you how to use an inhaler with a spacer using what's called 'tidal breathing' or the 'multiple breath' technique. This is usually recommended if you can't hold your breath for five seconds after using your inhaler or if you are having an asthma attack. For most adults and older children, your spacer can be used with a mouthpiece, but a spacer with a mask may be given to you if you cannot put your lips around the mouthpiece to form a tight seal. If your doctor or nurse has recommended a different technique called the 'single breath and hold', watch our other video. And if you're helping a baby or child use a spacer, watch our videos on children and spacers. To use your inhaler with a spacer using the tidal breathing technique: First, hold your inhaler upright and take the cap off. Check there's nothing inside the mouthpiece. Shake it well. If your spacer has a valve, make sure the valve is facing upwards. Put your inhaler into the hole at the back of the spacer. If the mouthpiece of your spacer has a cap, take it off. Sit or stand up straight and slightly tilt your chin up as it helps the medicine reach your lungs. The next steps all happen smoothly in one action. Put your lips around the mouthpiece of the spacer to make a tight seal. Press the canister on the inhaler once to release the medicine and breathe in and out slowly and steadily into the spacer five times. Remove the inhaler and spacer from your mouth. If you've been prescribed a second puff, keep the spacer away from your mouth, wait a minute and shake the inhaler again. Then repeat the steps. Some small volume spacers make a whistling sound if you are breathing in too fast. If you are using a large volume spacer like this one, you can use the same breathing technique. With tidal breathing your spacer should make a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes. When you've finished, take the inhaler out of the spacer and replace the caps on both the inhaler and the spacer. If you've used an inhaler that contains steroids, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to reduce the chance of side effects. For top tips on how to clean your spacer, please visit our website.

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer - tidal breathing

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer using the tidal or multiple breathing technique. Part of our series of videos endorsed by the UK Inhaler Group

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The George Coller Memorial Fund is a children’s asthma charity that sponsor specialist George Coller asthma nurses and asthma training for schools, and children’s organisations

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The George Coller Memorial Fund - Steps Towards A Brighter Future For Children With Asthma

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Steps towards a brighter future for children with Asthma.

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Anaphylaxis UK is a UK wide charity whose aim is to create a safe environment for all people with allergies. They provide information and education about severe allergies and offer a wide range of resources to support people with severe allergies and those who care for them.  They also offer a helpline from Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm, which is available on 01252 542029

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We are the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

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Moving on asthma website for young people

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Moving on asthma website for young people

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Moving On Asthma Hi there! Welcome to the Moving On Asthma website – a resource for young people living with asthma. Develop those essential self-management skills and learn to access healthcare independently one video at a time. From what is asthma to ordering prescriptions, we’ve got it covered. I…

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Asthma: Monkey Wellbeing provides resources for children, their families and carers and schools

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Asthma: Monkey Wellbeing provides resources for children, their families and carers and schools

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This is a template policy you can use in your school and adapt. If you are with a health and safety provider you can continue to use their policy.

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This is your school spreadsheet detailing your achievement for AFS accreditation.
You will be notified if any changes are made to the spreadsheet.

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App 1 AFS Action plan, Register and Training

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App 2 Supporting children with asthma parent carer consent letter

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The South Cumbria Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative aims to improve the care of pupils with asthma by raising awareness through information, training and support for school staff as well as pupils, parents and carers. The initiative builds on the work already undertaken across South Cumbria by 0-19 Services and Paediatric Respiratory teams over many years.

The Asthma Friendly Schools initiative was recently launched as a pilot in 13 primary schools in South Cumbria.

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How to use a spacer with single breath and hold technique

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How to use a spacer with single breath and hold technique

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Hi I'm Sonia, a respiratory physiotherapist. Using a spacer with your inhaler means more of the medicine gets down into your lungs and it's a great way to manage your symptoms. Getting the technique right is very important. It may take a few tries to feel comfortable using a spacer, but it does get easier with practice. I'm going to show you how to use a spacer using what's called the 'single breath and hold' technique. If your doctor or nurse has suggested a different technique called 'tidal breathing' or 'multiple breath', watch our other video. If you're helping a baby or a child use a spacer, watch our videos on children and spacers. To use your inhaler with a spacer using the single breath and hold technique, first hold your inhaler upright and take the cap off. Check there's nothing inside the mouthpiece. Shake it well. If your spacer has a valve, make sure the valve is facing upwards. Put your inhaler into the hole at the back of the spacer. If your spacer has a cap, take it off. Sit or stand up straight and slightly tilt your chin up as this helps the medicine reach your lungs. The next steps all happen smoothly in one action. Breathe out gently and slowly away from the inhaler and spacer until your lungs feel empty and you feel ready to breathe in. Put your lips around the mouthpiece of the spacer to make a tight seal. Press the canister on the inhaler once and breathe in slowly and steadily until your lungs feel full. Take the mouthpiece of the spacer out of your mouth and with your lips closed, hold your breath for up to ten seconds or for as long as you comfortably can. Then breathe out gently away from the spacer. Some small volume spacers make a whistling sound if you're breathing in too fast. If you're using a large volume spacer like this one, you can use the same breathing technique. Finally, if you've been prescribed a second puff, with the spacer away from your mouth, wait 30 seconds to a minute and shake the inhaler again, then repeat the steps. When you've finished, take the inhaler out of the spacer and replace the caps on both the inhaler and the spacer. If you've used an inhaler that contains steroids, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to reduce any chance of side effects. Remember, you can get more tips on using your inhaler and spacer by watching our other videos.

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer - single breath and hold

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer using the single breath & hold technique. One of our series of inhaler technique videos endorsed by the UK Inhaler Group

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If you do not have a PAAP use this guidance. This can be printed and kept with your emergency inhaler kit.

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App 8 How to help a child use a spacer device

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Well done Vicarage Park for achieving your AFS accreditation !!

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App 9: Record of emergency inhaler administration

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App 9 Record of emergency inhaler administration

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App 10: Letter to inform of emergency inhaler use

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App 10: Letter to inform of emergency inhaler use

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App 10 Letter to inform parents carers of their child’s own inhaler or emergency salbutamol inhaler use

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Respiratory Education | BreathChamps CIC | England

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At BreathChamps CIC we offer respiratory education for people and communities using innovative social approaches like singing for lung health and asthma challenge badges for young people.

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The benefits of becoming an Asthma Friendly School are:

Improved asthma awareness and management in schools

Improved support to pupils with asthma encouraging an inclusive environment

Additional support with the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils

Ensures the school are implementing current and best practice asthma management strategies

Enables the school to promote its self-evaluated status to ensure that the community is aware of the school's commitment to asthma friendly strategies

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Key objectives of becoming an Asthma Friendly School

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Key objectives of becoming an Asthma Friendly School

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All staff in school to be trained in Asthma Awareness

Each school to have an Asthma Policy

Each school to have an Asthma register

A consistent approach to where and how inhalers are stored in the school

A notification system of when inhalers are due to expire

Each school to have a spare emergency inhaler and spacer

A process in place of when to escalate cases to a health professional and/or parents/carers