What you need to know about flu vaccination In this article, originally writen by Gail Miles, published in 2018 and updated in 2020 by Ren Lawlor, we discuss the benefits of influenza vaccination, why we need to undertake this every year, who is eligible, which vaccines to use and dispelling common misconceptions about flu vaccination. We also discuss strategies to increase vaccination uptake.
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253 resultsWatch our on demand webinar: The building blocks of a good asthma review Please note: Participation in Q&A and Polls features are not available when viewing on demand webinars, and the PCRS Membership offer is only available to those who attended the live webinar.
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.
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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. Managers and commissioners can also use the document as a reference to ensure that the healthcare professionals they are responsible for are trained to do the job they are doing and to identify any gaps in their educational needs.
In this article for Primary Care Respiratory Update, Clare Cook, PCRS Respiratory Leaders Programme Board Chair and Physiotherapist, describes her experience as a community healthcare worker during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She explores how the team prepared for what they new was coming and how she and the team supported each other.