Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS)
@pcrsuk.bsky.social
We promote better care and outcomes for people with respiratory diseases. 🫁
PCRS unites healthcare professionals in a supportive, inclusive community, emphasising leadership and education.
Learn more and join us 🔗 https://www.pcrs-uk.org
PCRS unites healthcare professionals in a supportive, inclusive community, emphasising leadership and education.
Learn more and join us 🔗 https://www.pcrs-uk.org
The European Respiratory Society has released a recording of their recent webinar on smoking, vaping and the global impact on young people's lungs.
Watch via the ERS Respiratory Channel 💻 buff.ly/3wXdKeI
Watch via the ERS Respiratory Channel 💻 buff.ly/3wXdKeI
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The European Respiratory Society has released a recording of their recent webinar on smoking, vaping and the global impact on young people's lungs.
Watch via the ERS Respiratory Channel 💻 buff.ly/3wXdKeI
Watch via the ERS Respiratory Channel 💻 buff.ly/3wXdKeI
As we enter a challenging season for healthcare, tune into this premium member exclusive podcast on Paediatric Viral Wheeze.
Our experts discuss the serious risks of wheeze and give practical advice on how you can ensure the best possible care.
Login to listen 🎧 buff.ly/IspYhKH
Our experts discuss the serious risks of wheeze and give practical advice on how you can ensure the best possible care.
Login to listen 🎧 buff.ly/IspYhKH
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
As we enter a challenging season for healthcare, tune into this premium member exclusive podcast on Paediatric Viral Wheeze.
Our experts discuss the serious risks of wheeze and give practical advice on how you can ensure the best possible care.
Login to listen 🎧 buff.ly/IspYhKH
Our experts discuss the serious risks of wheeze and give practical advice on how you can ensure the best possible care.
Login to listen 🎧 buff.ly/IspYhKH
The abstract poster walkarounds at #PCRS2025 provided a lively platform for researchers to present their latest work and space for insightful discussion and sharing of best practice.
Access to the abstracts and posters from this year's event is now open to all 🔎 buff.ly/fTs4sHf
Access to the abstracts and posters from this year's event is now open to all 🔎 buff.ly/fTs4sHf
November 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The abstract poster walkarounds at #PCRS2025 provided a lively platform for researchers to present their latest work and space for insightful discussion and sharing of best practice.
Access to the abstracts and posters from this year's event is now open to all 🔎 buff.ly/fTs4sHf
Access to the abstracts and posters from this year's event is now open to all 🔎 buff.ly/fTs4sHf
In this premium podcast episode, Fiona Mosgrove is joined by Mona Bafadhel & Christine Mwasuku to discuss women's lung health.
Christine delivered a popular session on this topic at thee PCRS Conference last month. If you missed it, login and revisit this podcast to learn more 🎧 buff.ly/iflpumE
Christine delivered a popular session on this topic at thee PCRS Conference last month. If you missed it, login and revisit this podcast to learn more 🎧 buff.ly/iflpumE
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
In this premium podcast episode, Fiona Mosgrove is joined by Mona Bafadhel & Christine Mwasuku to discuss women's lung health.
Christine delivered a popular session on this topic at thee PCRS Conference last month. If you missed it, login and revisit this podcast to learn more 🎧 buff.ly/iflpumE
Christine delivered a popular session on this topic at thee PCRS Conference last month. If you missed it, login and revisit this podcast to learn more 🎧 buff.ly/iflpumE
Early bird registration is open for the 8th Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections, which will be held from 2nd–4th March 2026 in Glasgow ▶️ buff.ly/v5R4vI1
Abstract submissions are open for the event until 20th November 2025.
Abstract submissions are open for the event until 20th November 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Early bird registration is open for the 8th Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections, which will be held from 2nd–4th March 2026 in Glasgow ▶️ buff.ly/v5R4vI1
Abstract submissions are open for the event until 20th November 2025.
Abstract submissions are open for the event until 20th November 2025.
Our online learning modules focus on environmental influences on asthma management.
PCRS Premium Members have exclusive access to the modules - login and explore simple steps you can take to deliver greener kinder respiratory care for your patients with asthma 🔓 buff.ly/qUfE4BK
#Asthma
PCRS Premium Members have exclusive access to the modules - login and explore simple steps you can take to deliver greener kinder respiratory care for your patients with asthma 🔓 buff.ly/qUfE4BK
#Asthma
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our online learning modules focus on environmental influences on asthma management.
PCRS Premium Members have exclusive access to the modules - login and explore simple steps you can take to deliver greener kinder respiratory care for your patients with asthma 🔓 buff.ly/qUfE4BK
#Asthma
PCRS Premium Members have exclusive access to the modules - login and explore simple steps you can take to deliver greener kinder respiratory care for your patients with asthma 🔓 buff.ly/qUfE4BK
#Asthma
Our health inequalities project 2025 is live! 🚀
We’ve launched a brand-new podcast series, newsletter, and introductory vlog exploring the vital intersection between respiratory disease, health inequalities, and severe mental illness.
Access everything here ▶️ buff.ly/uzqFbw8
We’ve launched a brand-new podcast series, newsletter, and introductory vlog exploring the vital intersection between respiratory disease, health inequalities, and severe mental illness.
Access everything here ▶️ buff.ly/uzqFbw8
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our health inequalities project 2025 is live! 🚀
We’ve launched a brand-new podcast series, newsletter, and introductory vlog exploring the vital intersection between respiratory disease, health inequalities, and severe mental illness.
Access everything here ▶️ buff.ly/uzqFbw8
We’ve launched a brand-new podcast series, newsletter, and introductory vlog exploring the vital intersection between respiratory disease, health inequalities, and severe mental illness.
Access everything here ▶️ buff.ly/uzqFbw8
With #Stoptober drawing to a close, take the opportunity to refresh your knowledge with our tools and resources to initiate a quit attempt.
Access guidance on VBA and treating tobacco dependency, and our position statement on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid 🔎 buff.ly/2WsHWVx
Access guidance on VBA and treating tobacco dependency, and our position statement on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid 🔎 buff.ly/2WsHWVx
October 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
With #Stoptober drawing to a close, take the opportunity to refresh your knowledge with our tools and resources to initiate a quit attempt.
Access guidance on VBA and treating tobacco dependency, and our position statement on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid 🔎 buff.ly/2WsHWVx
Access guidance on VBA and treating tobacco dependency, and our position statement on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid 🔎 buff.ly/2WsHWVx
The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society is hosting its third Scotland Conference 'Advancing the management of cardiovascular disease' on 13th November 2025 in Glasgow.
This face-to-face conference will bring together national experts to cover important topics📝 buff.ly/ZNsV7Jr
This face-to-face conference will bring together national experts to cover important topics📝 buff.ly/ZNsV7Jr
October 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society is hosting its third Scotland Conference 'Advancing the management of cardiovascular disease' on 13th November 2025 in Glasgow.
This face-to-face conference will bring together national experts to cover important topics📝 buff.ly/ZNsV7Jr
This face-to-face conference will bring together national experts to cover important topics📝 buff.ly/ZNsV7Jr
At PCRS we welcome the long awaited arrival of an Anti Inflammatory Reliever (AIR) SNOMED code (2611311000000103) 🖥️ buff.ly/ZOprKgi
Asthma deaths in the UK remain the highest in Western Europe; we need every available tool to ensure prescribing is safe and effective.
Asthma deaths in the UK remain the highest in Western Europe; we need every available tool to ensure prescribing is safe and effective.
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
At PCRS we welcome the long awaited arrival of an Anti Inflammatory Reliever (AIR) SNOMED code (2611311000000103) 🖥️ buff.ly/ZOprKgi
Asthma deaths in the UK remain the highest in Western Europe; we need every available tool to ensure prescribing is safe and effective.
Asthma deaths in the UK remain the highest in Western Europe; we need every available tool to ensure prescribing is safe and effective.
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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
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
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.
buff.ly/11xm7Yh
#AIR #Asthma
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.
buff.ly/11xm7Yh
#AIR #Asthma
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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.
buff.ly/11xm7Yh
#AIR #Asthma
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.
buff.ly/11xm7Yh
#AIR #Asthma
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
Prepare for the winter months ahead with our on demand webinars on a range of COPD topics.
Browse webinars 🔎 buff.ly/nh87A4T
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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
Prepare for the winter months ahead with our on demand webinars on a range of COPD topics.
Browse webinars 🔎 buff.ly/nh87A4T
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
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
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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#Flu #Vaccination
October 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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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#Flu #Vaccination
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
This interactive resource aims to facilitate holistic care, covering multi-morbidities such as mental health, CKD, and cardiovascular disease.
🫁 Explore buff.ly/v4eyu86
October 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
This interactive resource aims to facilitate holistic care, covering multi-morbidities such as mental health, CKD, and cardiovascular disease.
🫁 Explore buff.ly/v4eyu86
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
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
October 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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
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
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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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.
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.
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
#Stoptober #VBA
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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
#Stoptober #VBA
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
Browse resources this #Stoptober 🔎 buff.ly/aJt4B8N
October 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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
Browse resources this #Stoptober 🔎 buff.ly/aJt4B8N
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.”
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.”
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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.”
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.”
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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
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
#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
Access campaign resources that you can tailor to your specific audiences
Stoptober 2025
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October 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
#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
Access campaign resources that you can tailor to your specific audiences
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
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
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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.
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.