Media enquiries

Here you can find the latest press releases and media statements from PCRS and contact details for journalists and medical writers.

PCRS position statements

PCRS works to promote best practice to help improve outcomes for people living with respiratory symptoms and illness in the UK. We are the voice representing respiratory expertise across primary and community care, influencing national policy and the development of quality standards.

View all of the PCRS position statements.

Contact us

If you are a journalist or medical writer and have an enquiry related to the delivery of respiratory healthcare in primary, community or integrated care settings please contact:

We are a small organisation and do not have a dedicated press team but will aim to respond to all media enquiries within 24 hours.  If you would like a quote or comment from one of our experts please give us as much notice as possible. 

How we can help you

  • We can provide background information on common respiratory conditions and their treatment in primary/community and integrated care settings.  Common topics include asthma, COPD, COVID19, Tobacco dependency and bronchiectasis. However, please see our resources page for more information.    
  • We can put you in contact with, or source quotes and comments from, experienced practising clinicians including GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other allied healthcare professionals. 
  • We will occasionally put out press releases to promote PCRS policy, opinion, campaigns or events.  You will find our latest press releases below. 

Please note, if you are not a journalist or a medical writer, please visit the Contact Us page.  We are unable to offer medical advice to members of the public.  

 

Press releases

Warning issued by PCRS over loss of respiratory leadership threatening NHS care, innovation and patient outcomes

Category Press Release
The Primary Care Respiratory Society UK (PCRS) is calling for urgent action to protect respiratory services across England.The PCRS has today issued a strong warning that the widespread loss of respiratory clinical leadership across the NHS is putting patient care, service innovation and health equity at serious risk.

PCRS Warns Against the Dangers of Online Sales of Salbutamol Inhalers

Category Press Release
The Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) and Asthma + Lung UK call for urgent action to address the growing number of online pharmacies selling salbutamol inhalers without appropriate medical oversight. This practice not only undermines safe prescribing but also poses serious risks to public health. 

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About the PCRS

Your primary resource for best practice in respiratory care.

Latest news and events

Catch up on all of the latest respiratory healthcare news and events, updates from PCRS and the latest issue of our members' magazine, Primary Care Respiratory Update (PCRU).

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Position Statements

View all of the PCRS position statements