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Explore the impact of the 2023 Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Join Professor Najib Rahman to learn more about the future of pleural infection management in the latest instalment of free RESP webinars.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Book your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The NICE guidance on pneumonia covers diagnosing, assessing, and treating pneumonia. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Book now for the next RESP webinar on pleural infection - a FREE session created to provide the latest research insights in respiratory healthcare.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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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 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#LearningDisability #Pneumonia
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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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.🧵⬇️

#WorldCOPDDay #COPD #Respiratory
World COPD day
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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.

🗓️ 8 Dec, 7pm
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Webinar #Education
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Stay up to date with the latest best practice in pneumonia-related care with the NICE guidance.

Explore the resource 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Explore the impact of the 2023 Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability.

Read more 👉brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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A key meeting in the European Parliament revealed that key lung conditions cost the European region €1.4 trillion a year.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFEU25

#LungHealth #Respiratory #EU
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Join Professor Najib Rahman to learn more about the future of pleural infection management in the latest instalment of free RESP webinars.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Book your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Book now for the next RESP webinar on pleural infection - a FREE session created to provide the latest research insights in respiratory healthcare.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Mesothelioma is a rare type of lung cancer, typically caused by asbestos inhalation and commonly starting in the lining around the lungs.

Join Professor Robin Condliffe and Professor Dean Fennell in the latest episode.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFmesothelioma-2025

#LungCancer #Mesothelioma #Research
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The NICE guidance on pneumonia covers diagnosing, assessing, and treating pneumonia. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Ed Gyde shares his thoughts on the EU Parliament's approach to lung disease in this article 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFEU25

#LungHealth #Respiratory #EU
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Internationally renowned researcher Professor Dean Fennell joins us to discuss the latest developments in mesothelioma treatment.

Listen to the episode 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFmesothelioma-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #LungCancer #Mesothelioma #Research
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Our host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks with Professor Dean Fennell to discuss the exciting developments in treatment and genetic testing in mesothelioma.

Learn more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFmesothelioma-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #LungCancer #Mesothelioma #Research
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Ed Gyde reports on the calls for wider EU collaboration between organisations to improve lung health. 
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFEU25

#LungHealth #Respiratory #EU
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Stay up to date with the latest best practice in pneumonia-related care with the NICE guidance.

Explore the resource 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Mesothelioma is a rare type of lung cancer, typically caused by asbestos inhalation and commonly starting in the lining around the lungs.

Join Professor Robin Condliffe and Professor Dean Fennell in the latest episode.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFmesothelioma-2025

#Podcast #LungCancer #Mesothelioma
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Today is World Chronic Cough Day, and we sat down with Dr Sean Parker to discuss the importance of chronic cough awareness, patient impact and available resources for healthcare workers.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicCough2025

#ChronicCough #WorldChronicCoughDay #Awareness
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM