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The latest BTS training standards have been created to ensure patient-centred, safe pleural procedures.

Read more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026

05.02.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This RESP Seminar is the latest instalment in an initiative connecting early-career researchers with expert voices.

Join Advanced Physiotherapist Lizzie Grillo to explore a physiotherapist's perspective of Breathing Pattern Disorder.

πŸ“… Tue 3 Feb

πŸ”—β€―brit-thoracic.uk/RESPFeb26

02.02.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Responding to the need for greater clarity for all learners and their supervisors, the latest BTS training standards have been created to ensure patient-centred, safe pleural procedures.

Find out more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026

29.01.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore a physiotherapist's perspective of Breathing Pattern Disorder with Advanced Physiotherapist, Lizzie Grillo.

Join this webinar to explore current treatment & research based future care.

πŸ“… Tue 3 Feb, 7pm

brit-thoracic.uk/RESPFeb26

26.01.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join INSPIRE for an insightful webinar with Advanced Physiotherapist, Lizzie Grillo, exploring a physiotherapist's perspective of Breathing Pattern Disorder.β€―

πŸ“…β€― Tue 3 Feb, 7pm

brit-thoracic.uk/RESPFeb26

23.01.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join lead authors Dr Alanna Hare and Dr Andrew Stanton to find out more about the development of the BTS training standards for pleural procedures.

Learn moreπŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026

21.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest feature article on Respiratory Futures highlights the recent publication of the BTS training standards for pleural procedures.

Read more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026

15.01.2026 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

Join Dr Charlie Addy and Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network, which supports ACPs across the UK.

πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025

09.01.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this latest feature, we speak to Dr Nick Gompertz as he highlights his concerns over the accuracy of the widely used Pulse Oximeters.

Read more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025

07.01.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and co-founder of The Respiratory ACP Network, Andy Lee, joins us in the latest episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast to discuss this important role in respiratory care.

Explore the episode πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025

02.01.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pulse Oximeters became commonplace throughout COVID-19 as a quick and easy way to measure a patient's blood oxygen levels.

Dr Nick Gompertz as he highlights his concerns over the accuracy of these devices πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025

01.01.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

Our host, Dr Charlie Addy, speaks with Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network, which supports ACPs across the UK.

Listen Here πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025

26.12.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr Gompertz calls for caution and better education with clear warnings on the use of Fingertip Pulse Oximeters.

πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025

24.12.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Andy Lee

Join Dr Charlie Addy and Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network, which supports ACPs across the UK.

πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025

16.12.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this latest feature, we speak to Dr Nick Gompertz as he highlights his concerns over the accuracy of the widely used Pulse Oximeters.

Read more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025

15.12.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

Our host Dr Charlie Addy speaks with Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss the role of NRAP in supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

Listen Here πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data

09.12.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore the impact of the 2023 Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability.

Read more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia

05.12.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

Join Dr Charlie Addy and Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss his role within NRAP and how NRAP supports clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data

04.12.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
RESP Webinars
Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman
Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Join Professor Najib Rahman to learn more about the future of pleural infection management in the latest instalment of free RESP webinars.

πŸ—“οΈ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Book your space πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning

02.12.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The NICE guidance onβ€―pneumonia covers diagnosing, assessing, and treating pneumonia. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Read more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia

01.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
RESP Webinars
Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman
Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Book now for the next RESP webinar on pleural infection - a FREE session created to provide the latest research insights in respiratory healthcare.

πŸ—“οΈ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Find out more πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning

28.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In March 2023 we released the Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability. Explore the impact of this guidance at the Bradford District Care Trust.

Read the article πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia

27.11.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

Senior Clinical Lead at the National Respiratory Audit Programme, Professor Tom Wilkinson joins us in the latest episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast to discuss how data supports care.

Explore the episode πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data

26.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Physiotherapy Professional Lead, Donna Smalley and Community Matron for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Tracey Barningham discuss resources available to improve patient care and outcomes in adults with Learning Disabilities.

πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#LearningDisability #Pneumonia

21.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson

Our host Dr Charlie Addy speaks with Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss the role of NRAP in supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

Listen Here πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data

20.11.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🎧Listen to our podcast episode with Professor Nick Hart
brit-thoracic.uk/Rfpodcast-COPD2025
πŸ’» Watch Professor Mona Bafadhel’s RESP webinar recording
brit-thoracic.uk/COPDWebinar-2025
πŸ“– Explore our resources
brit-thoracic.uk/WorldCOPDDay2025

19.11.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
World COPD day

World COPD day

COPD affects around 3 million people in the UK and is the second most common cause of emergency hospital admissions each year.

The Respiratory Futures website provides a range of clinical resources to healthcare workers, helping to improve patient outcomes.πŸ§΅β¬‡οΈ

#WorldCOPDDay #COPD #Respiratory

19.11.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
RESP Webinars
Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman
Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

RESP Webinars have been developed with Inspire and Asthma + Lung UK to provide a free educational resource to respiratory professionals.
Join Professor Najib Rahman for insights into pleural infection diagnosis & management.

πŸ—“οΈ 8 Dec, 7pm
πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Webinar #Education

19.11.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stay up to date with the latest best practice in pneumonia-related care with the NICE guidance.

Explore the resource πŸ‘‰ brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia

14.11.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore the impact of the 2023 Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability.

Read more πŸ‘‰brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia

14.11.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0