Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICS goes live with Digital Health Passport
The NHS region serving Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin has launched the latest iteration of the Digital Health Passport to support the Asthma Bundle of Care for Children and Young People.
Approximately 5,000 children and young people in this region have asthma. The NHS has recently invested in specialist nurses dedicated to asthma education and reviews, which will increase the frequency of annual asthma assessments. The initiative includes staff training for primary care providers and schools, plus plans for a diagnostic hub to identify asthma cases at earlier stages.
The regional NHS organization selected Tiny Medical Apps' Digital Health Passport to help educate children and their families about managing asthma effectively. This initiative is part of a broader Personalised Care programme focused on reducing emergency department visits for asthma exacerbations in young people.
The Digital Health Passport supports the following objectives:
- Creating an appropriate asthma management plan for children and young people
- Reducing A&E attendances for asthma exacerbations
- Enhancing physical health and well-being outcomes
- Improving understanding of asthma triggers and symptom control
- Strengthening knowledge about proper inhaler use
- Supporting parents and caregivers in managing their children's asthma