Asthma Friendly Schools Programme
Brent Council is examining high childhood asthma admissions, a key issue for the Asthma Friendly Schools Programme.
Brent's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee discussed childhood asthma in September 2026, following data showing the borough's childhood asthma admission rate is significantly higher than the London average. This gap has widened over the past four years, with particular concerns for children from Black ethnic groups and those in deprived areas, as reported by Dr Ruth Duplicy, Director of Public Health.
The Asthma Friendly Schools Programme is an initiative designed to make schools more supportive environments for children with asthma. The recent discussions at Brent Council highlight the ongoing challenges with childhood asthma that such programmes aim to address.
Key facts
- Brent's childhood asthma admission rate is significantly higher than the national rate and double the London average. Source
- The gap between Brent's childhood asthma admission rate and the London average has widened over the past four years. Source
- Dr Ruth Duplicy, Director of Public Health, reported concerns for children from Black ethnic groups and deprived areas. Source
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