When Emma Thompson stepped into the role of chair of the South Yorkshire Respiratory Interest Group, a PCRS affiliated local group, she felt overwhelmed by the task ahead of her.

A summary of the latest developments in the UK health services, including any major new reports, guidelines and other documents relevant to primary care respiratory medicine from Tracey Lonergan, PCRS Policy Coordinator and Noel Baxter, Executive Policy Lead for PCRS.

"Hard work, tenacity, commitment, determination, drive, support, challenge, dedication." Reflections on the outstanding contributions of Anne Smith during her time as PCRS chief executive.

The PCRS Fit to Care document enables healthcare professionals of all disciplines to assess their competencies and any training needs they have to ensure they are  delivering safe and effective respiratory care. 

In this article Fran Robinson discusses the new virtual programme for the PCRS Respiratory Conference 2020. Focusing on COVID-19, COPD, Asthma, Greener Healthcare Issues and much more the programme is suitable for any healthcare professional in primary, community or integrated care and

The Coronavirus pandemic is causing disruption and challenges across the whole of society not least the NHS, on an unprecedented scale. In these challenging times one cannot over stress the importance of taking time out look after yourselves and your team.

The course is held at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on the 6th and 7th of April.

Tracey Lonergan PCRS Policy Coordinator, reports on the highlights from the PCRS Respiratory Conference 2019 Service Development Stream.

Speaker Dr Chris Dyer, Consultant Geriatrician, Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bath

A discussion led by Carol Stonham MBE, Executive Chair PCRS.

Speaker Kevin Gruffydd-Jones, GP, Box, Wiltshire

Frant Robinson reports on the PCRS Respiratory Conference 2019.

Speaker Dr Anna Spathis, Consultant in Pallative Care, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.