Asthma Friendly 

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Asthma - Why does it matter?

• 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.
• It is a chronic condition; it can not be cured. Appropriate management can improve QOL
• The UK has one of the highest prevalence, emergency admission and death rates for childhood asthma in Europe
• 3 Asthma deaths every day: 2/3 of these deaths are preventable.
• In UK: 24% Children with Asthma miss <6 School days each year
• It impacts on care given within schools and Early Years settings. Appropriate Asthma care is necessary for the child's immediate safety, long-term well-being and optimal academic performance.

Asthma - NHS

What does is mean to be an Asthma Friendly School?