Challenging Perceptions of COPD

The PCRS Challenging perceptions of COPD campaign seeks to change attitudes to COPD, by shifting the narrative and focusing on what HCPs can do to more effectively support their patients.

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The state of COPD in the UK

  • COPD is the fifth leading cause of death in the UK, causing 30,000 deaths each year.
  • 10% emergency COPD admissions are for undiagnosed patients.
  • COPD exacerbations are the second largest cause of emergency admission, with 30% patients readmitted within 90 days.
  • COPD costs the NHS £1.9 billion a year.

COPD is growing in prevalence across the UK and the impact on patients is devastating. COPD is associated with co-morbidities, health inequalities and a poorer quality of life.  Too often patients with COPD are not receiving proper care.   A more proactive approach to symptom management, better understanding of the triggers and causes of exacerbation could help patients to live a better quality of life.   

We have a wide range of resources to help you support your patients with COPD. 

PCRS Consensus guide to managing COPD

A consensus-based article that sets out a simple treatment pathway based on the predominant characteristics

Train The Trainer: COPD - Challenging Perceptions

A skills based training course to help develop your group facilitation, chairing and presentation skills with provision of a COPD Toolbox.

Challenging the Perceptions of COPD

This webinar is part of the PCRS Challenging perceptions of COPD campaign which seeks to change attitudes to COPD.

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