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This Summer, the Holiday Activity and Food Programme will once again be taking place. Children eligible for benefits-related free school meals can access up to four weeks of free activities and they will also receive a healthy lunch on the days they attend.
There are over 40 programmes taking place across the city for parents to choose. The dates, times and age suitability will differ by provider.
Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis to children and young people who meet all of the following criteria:
The deadline for parents to submit an application is Wednesday 28 June.
Full details including a list of providers can be found on the link below:
https://families.leicester.gov.uk/haf
The local authority has received funding of £6.8 million which they plan to distribute to the most vulnerable households within Leicester between June and February 2024. Applications are open for families to apply directly through the main city council website. Schools are able to act as professional referrers and can make a professional referral on a family's behalf. Full details on Household Support Funding can be found on the link below:
https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/benefits-and-other-support/household-support-fund/
🌩️Thunderstorm Asthma
Whilst rare, thunderstorms can trigger severe asthma attacks in children (and adults) that are known to wheeze and in hayfever sufferers, as pollen is broken into even smaller pieces that can move deeper into the lungs.
There are lots of things you can do to help:
First – keep pollen at bay
Take antihistamine medicines if you or your child suffer from hay fever (symptoms include sneezing, cough, itchy eyes or skin, or runny nose). Keep windows closed, change your clothes and have a shower after being outside. You may find wearing a mask outdoors helps. Your local pharmacy can advise and provide the right antihistamine for your child.
Two – know your inhalers
Take your asthma steroid PREVENTER (usually a brown, pink or purple inhaler) inhaler regularly if you have been prescribed one. Always use a spacer, if you have one, to help medicine get to the lungs.
The blue inhaler can be used as needed if you have difficulty breathing. A child can have two puffs at a time (ideally using a spacer as in the videos below) - up to 10 puffs. If they improve and can talk in full sentences and can drink then you can monitor them at home.
If they continue to need more than 10 puffs in a four-hour period call 111 or your GP.
When to come to the emergency department:
If your child is still struggling after 10 puffs or any of the following symptoms occur, please attend the Emergency Department:
You can keep giving the blue inhaler until you get to the hospital.
More on how to use your inhaler properly here: