Heather Henry
Focus on asthma 3: the psychosocial effects of asthma on the child and the family
The nurse is often a teacher or facilitator of what the family achieves
Focus on asthma 2: air pollution and its effects on children and young people
Causes of air pollution and how they affect the lung health of children
How nurses can promote well-being in personalised care
Harnessing the strengths, skills and resources of people and communities to improve health
Focus on asthma 1: the state of care for children and young people in the UK and...
An overview of the state of asthma and asthma care in the UK and globally
Using play to educate children about asthma
Improving asthma knowledge among children and their families
Why we should be asking communities for help rather than giving it
People at the sharp end of inequality can view nurses as a threat, says Heather Henry
Why the Long Term Plan is a missed opportunity in health promotion
A Queen’s Nurse says medical models alone will not address social determinants of health
Brightening the future of children with asthma through a social initiative
Evidence suggests that a social approach can raise people’s levels of control in managing long term conditions, so independent public health nurse Heather Henry took it on board to create BreathChamps – helping communities affected by asthma
Heather Henry: Time for straight talk about nursing’s hierarchies
Workforce strategies must adopt new approaches and consider how nurses can become enablers of solutions rather than simply deliverers of services, says Heather Henry
‘I need your help’
The four words community nurses should use to address health inequalities – and ensure they see their patients as partners.
Heather Henry: Use social media to work in partnership with patients
Nurses are cautious users of social media, aware of the risk of crossing boundaries or breaching patient confidentiality. Genuine engagement is scary, but it could enable people to find their own health solutions, says the chair of the New NHS Alliance.
Heather Henry: From treating need to creating wellness
Looking at what is strong rather than what is wrong can help individuals and communities find their own solutions to problems, says the chair of the New NHS Alliance.