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The ACPRC
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The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC) promotes health and best practice in respiratory physiotherapy for the benefit of all. Established in 1980, the professional network comprises >1800 members.
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 19h
⭐️ Listening & Lunchtime webinar updates- apologies this month is oncall (next month is surgical!)
⭐️ A Scottish opportunity- Conference!
⭐️ Trache study day with Atos medical (and free lunch!)
⭐️ Respiratory support worker course
⭐️West Country Chest Society Annual meeting
⭐️ Organ donation network
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 19h
⭐️Spotlight piece- Urvashi Soneji
⭐️Congrats to our new champions- Fiona Howroyd & Liam Campbell
⭐️Voting open now for our new Long Term Conditions champion
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 19h
Another reminder that it’s a new month, our newsletter is out! Check your inboxes now for lots of content, plus highlights:
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 1d
It’s November! So that must mean…our monthly listening session and lunchtime webinar are coming up this Friday! This time the focus is Surgical, so book your place via our website: www.acprc.org.uk/learning-eve...
Lunchtime Webinar: Respiratory physiotherapy for the surgical patient.
Lunchtime Webinar: Respiratory physiotherapy for the surgical patient.
www.acprc.org.uk
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 2d
Book your place here us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For a free webinar from Trudell Medical - improving access to OPEP and airway clearance
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 12d
Book now- we are running a study day in partnership with Atos “Driving excellence in tracheostomy care” on 27/11/25 & it’s free for members plus a free lunch! Register now www.acprc.org.uk/learning-eve...
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 13d
Reminder! Voting closes at midnight tomorrow for our new research champion and home vent champion- so get your votes in! www.acprc.org.uk/news/researc...
Research champion and home ventilation champions posts - have your say....
We were delighted to receive so much interest in both of these roles, particularly the new home ventilation champion post. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contact us for further informatio...
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 22d
Reminder to vote for your next Research Champion and Home Vent Champion- closing 24/10/25 - www.acprc.org.uk/news/researc...
Research champion and home ventilation champions posts - have your say....
We were delighted to receive so much interest in both of these roles, particularly the new home ventilation champion post. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contact us for further informatio...
www.acprc.org.uk
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 26d
www.guysandstthomasevents.co.uk/courses/arti...
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 28d
Book now- estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-...
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MND Education @mndeducation.bsky.social · Oct 6
It's the last week to register for our webinar!

Respiratory physiotherapist Stephanie Mansell will explore @theacprc.bsky.social best practice on how to use LVR bags to help people with #MND with weakened cough

Book before 14 October👉 bit.ly/3KXfOUc
MND Webinar: Lung volume recruitment bags for people with MND - 21/10/25
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 30
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 30
⭐️ New education grant process is underway
⭐️ Critical care listening session is this Friday at 8:30am
⭐️ New calendar of lunch&learn webinars is out!
⭐️ Update from the priority setting exercise for oncall
⭐️ plus much much more- short courses, conference updates, networks, external courses!
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 30
For those keen beans you may have spotted our October newsletter is in your inbox! Check it out now, here’s some highlights:
⭐️ Applications open for 2 committee posts- Long Term Conditions and the new amalgamated post ACPRC Connect
⭐️ Vote now for your next Research champion and Home Vent champion
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 30
Important info! Our lunchtime webinar this Friday is being postponed- watch this space for more info…and our October newsletter will be out asap!
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 27
Have you noticed voting is up for our 2 committee posts - Research Champion and our new Home Ventilation Champion! Head to our website to read their statements and cast your votes www.acprc.org.uk/news/researc...
Research champion and home ventilation champions posts - have your say....
We were delighted to receive so much interest in both of these roles, particularly the new home ventilation champion post. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contact us for further informatio...
www.acprc.org.uk
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 27
Evening all! Don't forget to contact us with any suggestions for the newly re-branded Evidence and Guidance Group (formally the Editorial Board)- we are keen to hear from members!
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 4
⭐️ALSO! Very importantly we have re-evaluated our bursary application process following feedback, this should further formalise the process, increase clarity, enhance communication & ensure timely reviews!⭐️
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 4
⭐️ 2 opportunities to join the committee!
⭐️ Reminder for our listening event & lunchtime webinar tomorrow!
⭐️ Exciting hybrid event on 26/9/25
⭐️ Ed board rebrand- ACPRC Evidence & Guidance Group
⭐️ ACPRC short course invite
Plus other stuff!
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Sep 4
It’s back! Our monthly newsletter arrived in members inboxes last night- get reading…
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MND Education @mndeducation.bsky.social · Sep 1
We're thrilled to announce we added a new webinar to our calendar of events!

Join us on 21 October to explore the physiology behind lung recruitment bags for people with #MND, evidence for their use & @theacprc.bsky.social's technical standards

Book now on mndassociation.org/education-ev...!
New webinar for MND professionals: Lung volume recruitment (LVR) bags for people with MND Date: 21 October 2025 Time: 2-3pm By the end of the session, you will have: - a better understanding of what LVR bags are and the physiology behind them - an increased awareness of the evidence base for LVR bags - an understanding of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC) technical standards and how to assemble an LVR kit Speaker: Stephanie Mansell MSc BSc (Hons) MCSP, Consultant Physiotherapist, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, Honorary Research Fellow - Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, University College London Find more details and book for free on www.mndassociation.org/education-events
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Aug 21
📞 Members! Please let us know if you have any requests for topics for webinars, lunch & learn sessions, and listening sessions!
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Prof Nicola Roberts @drnroberts.bsky.social · Jul 14
Could you share this with your networks, we are looking for

* Those with intellectual disabilities and asthma – forms.office.com/e/YLH2xJmJzj
* Carers/family members: forms.office.com/e/r0eGq2Kfdd
* Healthcare professionals - forms.office.com/e/S9LPm0A2wd
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Aug 6
Apologies for late reply- I’ll see if I can source a clickable link rather than a QR
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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · Aug 4
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