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

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

A video has been produced by Dr Katherine Hickman, Respiratory Lead for West Yorkshire and Harrogate and a GP in Bradford, about managing stable COPD and asthma patients over the phone.

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 Coronavirus pandemic is creating a particularly challenging environment for primary, community and integrated teams to deliver care to patients with respiratory disease.

On the 6 February, NHS England issued an update to the GP contract agreement 2020/21 to 2023–23/24. The update includes important improvements to the asthma and COPD domains.

PCRS offer two posters available for download and use in practice surgeries and pharmacies.  The posters highlight the benefit of regular preventer inhaler therapy and a reduction in reliance on short -acting reliever inhalers.  Both posters recommend talking to the practice nurse or ph

PCRS supports the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation that people at high risk of lung cancer have screening and encourage the committee to ensure that the screening programme maximises opportunities for diagnosis of lung disease beyond lung cancer and to ensure ongoing provision of

PCRS welcome this further update of the long established, comprehensive and highly respected BTS/SIGN guideline for asthma.

The PCRS Respiratory Leadership Programme celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017. To mark this milestone we are highlighting how some of the programme’s alumni are using the skills they have learned to improve patient care.

How one long term condition might be used to fulfil the potential of PCN investment. PCRS Service Development Committee member, Stuart Shields, has written "10 top tips for PCN clinical directors - The respiratory long term condition perspective"  to support Primary Care Network cl

The exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) test detects exposure to CO in the last 12-18 hours. This can be used to assess smoking status AFTER a quit attempt and used prior to a quit attempt as a motivational tool.

We have guidelines on asthma from two different sources in the UK – BTS/SIGN and NICE. The British Asthma guideline from BTS/SIGN was first published in 2003 and is well established, respected and comprehensive.

Briefing document for National Respiratory Strategies – the NHS Long term plan and Lung Health Taskforce 5 year plan.

This is the most recent briefing paper on the latest update to the BTS/SIGN British Asthma Guideline.