Reflective practice is an important component of continuing professional development and the governing bodies of most professional groups require their members to submit detailed records as part of the revalidation/accreditation process.

The UK’s respiratory health sector is increasingly diverse and, whilst many HCPs still work in traditional settings, others are involved in project-based matrix teams.

An excerpt from the December 2016 issue of Primary Care Respiratory Update which summarises prior PCRS-UK resources on recognising and diagnosing rarer lung conditions in primary care.  The article has been edited by Dr Basil Penny and Dr Iain Small

BTS Best Practice Travel Fellowships NACFC October 2016 The British Thoracic Society is working in association with several partners from bio-medical industries to offer Travel Fellowships to selected international and national respiratory conferences.

Public Health England campaign Public Health England will be running a “Be Clear on Cancer campaign” focusing on the respiratory symptoms of a persistent cough and inappropriate breathlessness to encourage people with these symptoms to see their doctor.

This year's European Respiratory  Society (ERS) international Congress is being held at ExCel in London 3-7 September.

UKLCC Lung Cancer Survey - Survey deadline extended to 11 July 2016

Assessment and diagnosis

After 20 years as an Editor of the Society's journal – initially as an Assistant Editor, then Deputy Editor, and the last 6 years as Joint Editor-in-Chief,  Dr Paul Stephenson will be retiring on December 31st this year, as  Joint Editor-in-Chief,   npj Primary C

An opinion sheet detailing the signs and symptoms every healthcare professional should be aware of, including red flag symptoms, to aid the diagnosis of lung cancer in primary care

This document has been superseded by the PCRS Fit to Care Framework wich provides concise information based on three different professional levels of standard, advanced and expert irrespective of professional role.

This is a new opportunity for 2016-17 and is now open for applications. 

LTC and respiratory IT support systems