Conference Programme
The UK's leading respiratory conference for clinicians working primary, community and integrated care
Learn from the experts. Be inspired. Take back best practice.
The conference has been instigated and organised by PCRS. We are grateful to our conference sponsors and exhibitors, including pharmaceutical companies, who have contributed funding towards the event in return for exhibition space, sponsored symposia and/or other marketing opportunities. Neither sponsors nor exhibitors have had any input into the agenda or the selection of speakers with the exception of sponsored satellite symposia which are clearly indicated. The conference social programme - dinner and drinks - is not covered by sponsorship or exhibition fees. View the full list of conference exhibitors and corporate supporters.
Refreshments and Exhibition
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What's the latest in research in respiratory care and how will it impact practice? Also featuring winning abstract
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Respiratory updates: the latest evidence, innovations, and emerging treatments shaping clinical practice. Featuring PCRS Conference winning abstract. |
Helen Ashdown (Chair) |
Taming uncontrolled asthma: phenotypes and comorbidities
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Beyond asthma symptoms: understanding phenotypes, comorbidities, and their role in effective disease management. |
Stephen Fowler (Speaker) |
The importance of early detection: Pre-COPD - should we treat PRISm? (Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry)
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Exploring pre-COPD and preserved ratio impaired spirometry: what do they mean for early intervention and patient outcomes? |
Sara Haq (Chair) |
Dealing with Burnout
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Recognising and preventing burnout: practical strategies to support wellbeing and resilience in primary care. |
Clare Cook (Chair) |
The Evolving COPD Landscape: Finding the Patients Who Could Benefit Most
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Identifying the right COPD patients for advanced therapies: practical guidance on biologic and surgical referral pathways. |
Anne-Marie Cole (Speaker) |
Refreshments and Exhibition
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Exploring real world evidence in adult asthma
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This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by Chiesi Ltd, intended for UK HCPs only. 
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Joanne Hamilton (Speaker) |
Symptom management in primary care: cough - causes and management
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Understanding chronic cough: identifying underlying causes, optimising treatment, and recognising when specialist referral is needed. |
Kevin Gruffydd-Jones (Speaker) |
Illegal drug use and homelessness and their impact on respiratory disease
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Exploring the impact of homelessness and drug use on respiratory health, and innovative approaches to reaching vulnerable communities. |
Mohamed Mansoor (Chair) |
A summary of the BTS/SIGN/NICE asthma guideline and its implementation in primary care
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For those who are new to respiratory or who want an update. Understanding the BTS/NICE/SIGN asthma guideline: what it means for everyday practice in primary care. |
Frances Barrett (Speaker) |
The inter-relationship between cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disease
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A practical guide to recognising co-existing cardiovascular and respiratory disease and optimising patient outcomes. |
Sarah Elkin (Speaker) |
Research abstracts: Measuring value and designing better respiratory care
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You heard it first at PCRS 2026! This session features five abstract presentations from researchers summarising their cutting-edge research findings, with opportunity to ask questions, around a theme of measuring value and designing better respiratory care. |
Rachael Evans (Co-chair) |
Keynote session - How to be a respiratory warrior
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Championing respiratory health: demonstrating the benefits of early intervention, better management, and integrated care. |
Darush Attar-Zadeh (Chair) |
Conference Close
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Darush Attar-Zadeh (Speaker) |
2025 Conference DelegateThis by far, is the best conference I have ever attended and cannot wait to take my learning back into practice.
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Rates start at just £155 for PCRS Premium Members, plus the opportunity of a £100 bursary towards travel and accommodation
Submissions of Scientific Research, Best Practice and Service Development Abstracts to the PCRS Conference are now closed. Corresponding authors will be notified in July of the outcome.
We have negotiated special rates for accommodation at The Telford International Centre partner hotels. Rates available until the 1st July 2026 on a first come first served basis
Please review our booking terms and conditions prior to registering for conference.
Conference Sponsors
Thank you to this year's conference sponsors
