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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 22h

The CORMORANT programme is evaluating a potential new AI-powered diagnostic tool for COPD in primary care.

This survey aims to capture views of professionals involved in COPD diagnosis on current diagnostic pathways and spirometry provision in the UK.

Closes end of October ⏰ buff.ly/QmDjeVB

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 1d

Allowing more AIR in asthma care!

Our new top tips article outlines key points and tips which you can use to recommend Anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) and implement an AIR regimen for your asthma patients.

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#AIR #Asthma

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 1d

Many people with COPD experience more frequent exacerbations in winter due to cold, damp conditions and the increased prevalence of respiratory viral infections.

Prepare for the winter months ahead with our on demand webinars on a range of COPD topics.

Browse webinars 🔎 buff.ly/nh87A4T

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 5d

Our next leadership workshop takes place on the 21st and 22nd November 2025 - focusing on keeping your plans on track.

Exploring ways to spot and solve problems, maintain morale and motivation, and hold ourselves and others to account.

Exclusive to PCRS Premium Members 🎟️ buff.ly/YKyCrnS

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 11d

Communications providing direction for the 2025-26 flu vaccination programme are available for Wales ▶️ buff.ly/SnZ0L6L
Scotland ▶️ buff.ly/qYMo2ya
Northern Ireland ▶️ buff.ly/CsPiChu

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The national influenza immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 (WHC/2025/020) [HTML] | GOV.WALES

Letter to health professionals about the vaccinations with several changes and detailed guidance.

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 11d

The annual flu letter published at the start of the year was amended in the summer, with changes relating to community pharmacy delivery of 2-3-year-old flu vaccinations 📄 buff.ly/5fSDG7S

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#Flu #Vaccination

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 12d

Beyond the Lungs is a multi-media tool that illustrates the impact of respiratory disease on other body systems.

This interactive resource aims to facilitate holistic care, covering multi-morbidities such as mental health, CKD, and cardiovascular disease.

🫁 Explore buff.ly/v4eyu86

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 13d

Places are still available on our premium member-exclusive leadership workshop.

Taking place on the 21st and 22nd November 2025 at the Wychwood Conference Centre, this two-day workshop focuses on keeping your plans on track.

Learn more and register buff.ly/p2d3kKg

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 14d

ICYMI 📣 Anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) asthma action plan published buff.ly/IgxPRKQ

We have produced a concise, informative AIR action plan which can be used to effectively introduce patients to AIR and support them in using it to successfully manage their asthma.

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 15d

Tune in to our smoking cessation podcast to learn tips and tricks on how to best approach and work through a very brief advice (VBA) conversation 🎧 buff.ly/L44qZ90

#Stoptober #VBA

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 18d

PCRS has a range of smoking cessation resources, including a podcast on Very Brief Advice (VBA) and how you can utilise it in your routine consultations.

Browse resources this #Stoptober 🔎 buff.ly/aJt4B8N

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 19d

We're pleased to introduce our new Freedom to Speak Up Guardian - Katherine Hickman.

Katherine said: 💬 "I’m delighted to have been appointed as the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian for PCRS. This is an important role in supporting an open and supportive culture.”

"I’m delighted to have been appointed as the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian for PCRS. This is an important role in supporting an open and supportive culture and I look forward to starting my training and working with colleagues to ensure that everyone feels confident their voice can be heard.”

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 20d

PCRS committees are at the heart of the work we do.

Applications are invited from PCRS members for our Executive, Education, and Service Development Committees, and Policy Forum

Members can login to apply 🔓 buff.ly/uPFvSif

“It has been fantastic working with a team of such dedicated and knowledgeable professionals to drive the PCRS forward and it has helped develop my own strategic thinking.”

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 21d

#Stoptober is back with a new suite of resources to encourage smokers to make a quit attempt this October.

Access campaign resources that you can tailor to your specific audiences

Stoptober 2025

Back to Campaigns

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 22d

Watch our webinar on reducing the steroid burden on demand.

The session explores medication review for patients with asthma on biologic therapy with speaker Dinesh Saralaya.

Watch at a time that works for you ⏯️ buff.ly/y4dbJEk

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 27d

New PCRS podcast: Suicide and suicide prevention in chronic respiratory disease.
A tactful, important discussion for clinicians.

Listen 🎧 buff.ly/KDkKVNG

⚠️ Content note: Suicide is discussed. For support contact Samaritans 116 123.

Supported by Norfolk & Waveney ICB.

⚠️ Content note: This podcast discusses suicide and suicide prevention.

If affected, please seek support via Samaritans, by dialling 111 or by using the Phone First service (NI).

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 28d

💡 New podcast spotlight: The impact of respiratory disease on mental health.

From anxiety and breathlessness to teenage asthma – our speakers discuss how to treat the whole person and ensure that their mental health is considered 🎧 buff.ly/zTEXH1h

Supported by Norfolk and Waveney ICB.

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · 29d

New PCRS podcast launched on mental health and respiratory disease in prisoners.
A challenging listen exploring access, compassion, and continuity of care - part of our health inequalities campaign.

Listen now 🎧 buff.ly/nppozRv

Supported by Norfolk & Waveney ICB.

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 26

PCRS committees are at the heart of our work to support our members, influence the national picture and improve patient outcomes. We're looking for new committee members to help us grow, change and ensure PCRS remains as impactful as ever.

Learn more 📝 www.pcrs-uk.org/form/committ...

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 26

Join the IPCRG in Tunisia on the 11-14 June 2026 for the 13th IPCRG World Conference and 1st North African Interdisciplinary Respiratory Forum - coinciding with the 25th anniversary of IPCRG's founding.

Save the date - abstract submissions open 1 October ▶️ www.ipcrg.org/conferences/...

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Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 25

📰 New PCRS Health Inequalities Newsletter out now.

This special edition covers respiratory disease and mental health links, new podcasts, and resources for clinicians to help tackle inequalities in care.

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Supported by Norfolk & Waveney ICB.

#HealthInequalities

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 25

It is #WorldLungDay.

This year's theme is Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life and FIRS is highlighting practical steps individuals and communities can take to transform how lung diseases are diagnosed and treated.

Learn more firsnet.org/world-lung-d...

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 24

We're looking for new committee members to help us grow and ensure PCRS remains as impactful as ever.

PCRS members are invited to apply now 📝 www.pcrs-uk.org/form/committ...

Apply by midnight on 24 October 2025.

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 24

New from PCRS for 2025: resources tackling the links between respiratory disease, mental health, and health inequalities.

🎧 Listen to our podcasts
📰 Read the special newsletter
▶️ Watch the intro vlog

Access everything here buff.ly/ddLUDKH

Supported by Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board.

Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) @pcrsuk.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our ICB/Health Board/Trust toolkit features:
🧑🎓Education pack 📊Infographic 🖥️Slide deck 📍Case studies 📄Summary guide
to support UK healthcare commissioners in implementing the new asthma guidelines effectively.

Learn more buff.ly/RRI9DUt

#AsthmaGuideline