Children at a local primary school are tapping into their creativity to help eliminate the stigma surrounding asthma inhalers.
In collaboration with The Inhaler Tailor, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation has launched an exciting challenge for kids to design artistic inhaler covers that encourage proper use and acceptance of inhalers.
Pam Cumming, health promotion manager, Asthma and Allergy Foundation, said: "In my workshops at local schools, I've noticed how many children admired my inhaler case that allows me to wear my inhaler on a lanyard. This sparked the idea: why not let them design their own?
"I am thrilled to partner with The Inhaler Tailor, who appeared on Dragons’ Den, for this fun initiative. Alongside an engaging workshop, we aim to educate young people about asthma while allowing them to express their creativity. This will help make inhalers something they feel proud to use rather than ashamed of."
Will Hogge, The Inhaler Tailor, said: "According to the NHS, over 60million inhalers are prescribed each year as a vital treatment for asthma. However, preventer inhalers are often underused, with adherence rates as low as 25-35%.
"We are excited to partner with Scotland’s only dedicated asthma charity for this competition. The best designs will be turned into real inhaler cases for the winners.
"Our goal is to support the Asthma and Allergy Foundation in increasing inhaler usage and reducing hospital admissions - this mission inspired our creation of inhaler cases. We wish all the children the best with their workshops and designs, and we look forward to judging the winning entries."
For more information or to book a workshop, please contact pam.cumming@asthmaandallergy.org.uk or info@asthmaandallergy.org.uk
Call 01224 973001.