In this article from the December 2017 Primary Care Respiratory Update, Charles Waddicor,chair of the PCRS-UK Trustees, shares his experience of surviving an asthma attack and his approach to self-management.  The article is introduced by Carol Stonham guest editor for this issue of Primary

This briefing was prepared initially for the benefit of our members, who are healthcare professionals working primarily in primary and community care with an interest in respiratory disease.

With an increasing workload and fewer staff, it has never been more important to find ways of supporting each other through PCRS-UK affiliated groups.

This short guide from the Primary Care Respiratory Update, Getting the Basics Right" series provides an essential update from Dr Noel Baxter on why a carbon monoxide test is an essential part of a GP and practice nurses's toolkit and valuable motivational tool for smokers

In this article for Primary Care Respiratory Update, Jackie Dale describes how her inadvertent attendance at a PCRS affiliated group leaders meeting led to the formation of the South Yorkshire Respiratory Group and successful meetings and events.

In this article for Primary Care Respiratory Update Fran Robinson talks to Sonia Simkins, Practice Manager in Rowley Regis on her innovative in-house stop smoking clinic which has helped free up clinical time and reduce unplanned admissions.  

In this article for Primary Care Respiratory Update Noel Baxter discusses why a carbon monoxide test is an essential part of a GP and practice nurse's kit.

Here Steph Wolfe provides valuable advice on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.  This article was first published in the June 2015 edition of Primary Care Respiratory Update.

Dr Lesley Ashton, North Shields, talks to Fran Robinson about the guideline she has developed for referral for bronchiectasis and cough.

Here Dr Noel Baxter describes some top tips for managing breathlessness. This resource was first published in the December 2015 edition of Primary Care Respiratory Update.

The governing bodies of most healthcare professional groups require healthcare professionals to record continuing professional development (CPD) and be able to provide detailed records to submit as part of the revalidation/accreditation process for the relevant profession.

This document provides advice and guidance to general practitioners working in primary care who have an interest or responsibilities in respiratory medicine and wish to reflect this in their appraisal documentation.