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Brent Health Matters Children and Young People Asthma Programme

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Brent councils are currently discussing the high rate of childhood asthma admissions and the programme addressing it.

Brent's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee discussed the high rate of childhood asthma admissions in September 2026. Data presented to the committee showed Brent's childhood asthma admission rate is significantly higher than the London average, and double the national rate, with the gap widening over the past four years. Concerns were highlighted for children from Black ethnic groups and those in deprived areas.

The Brent Health Matters Children and Young People Asthma Programme aims to reduce inequalities in childhood asthma care through community engagement and resource development. No further discussions on the programme are currently scheduled following the September 2026 committee meeting.

Key facts

  1. Brent's childhood asthma admission rate is double the London average. Source
  2. The gap between Brent and London average for childhood asthma admissions has widened over four years. Source
  3. Dr Ruth Duplicy, Director of Public Health, highlighted concerns about asthma admissions. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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