title: Getting back to school.
abstract: Two nurses in Essex are tackling absenteeism among primary school pupils by educating children and their parents about how to manage minor illnesses. The school liaison nurses provide a telephone helpline and home visits, and support with the management of chronic conditions such as asthma.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D002648:Child; D004739:England; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*