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There is still time to join us for the ELF Aspergillosis Patient Conference. If you or someone you know is affected by aspergillosis, this is a great chance to hear from experts and ask questions.

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Are you a healthcare worker looking develop a deeper understanding of Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

This course will provide a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
📅 25 Feb 2026

#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment

In recognition of World #COPD Day, I’m excited to share an animated video our team developed highlighting the benefits of #pulmonaryrehabilitation after an acute exacerbation. Please help spread the word by sharing it with colleagues and patients! #pulmonaryrehab

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Our health and social care sector is built on the hard work and rich diversity of its workforce.

The CSP has joined forces with health unions to condemn the rise in anti-migrant rhetoric and reaffirm support for international colleagues working across the UK’s health and social care system.

Thanks #Physio25 for having us! We had a great time, attended lots of different sessions, judged posters, presented, ran a workshop, networked, and raised the profile of Respiratory Physio

Today is #WorldCOPDDay! In recognition of World COPD Day on Nov. 19, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, of which the ATS is a founding member, is highlighting the importance of correctly diagnosing COPD earlier.
  
Read more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

Have you taken part in pulmonary rehabilitation in the past 12 months?
A short and anonymous survey is gathering experiences from people living with a lung condition to help improve future support: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ERSPulmonaryRehab

🕒 10 minutes
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026

Today is World COPD Day. A day to focus on a call to action. Short of breath, think COPD. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org

#PulmonaryRehabilitation
PR is exercise and education for stable lung illness
👉Some benefits of completing PR
👉Reduced shortness of breath
👉Better well-being
👉 less fatigue
👉More control over lung illness

#WorldCOPDDay
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Exercise is key to managing COPD symptoms. As World COPD Day approaches on Nov. 19, COPD advocate Russell Winwood explains the importance of movement and community for those who live with this lung condition. 

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cETC...

New from #McGillSPOT Janaudis-Ferreira "Characterizing Adult Rehabilitation Programs for Solid Organ Transplant Candidates and Recipients across Canada" @janaudisferreira.bsky.social www.frontiersin.org/journals/reh...

📢 New lay version of the ERS/ESTS guideline on fitness for lung cancer treatment, including:

➡️ What to expect before surgery
➡️ How prehab and quitting smoking can improve outcomes

📖 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/the-benefits-and-risks-of-lung-cancer-treatments/

#PulmonaryRehabilitation (PR) is exercise and education for stable lung illness
👉Some benefits of completing PR
👉Reduced shortness of breath
👉Better well-being
👉 less fatigue
👉More control over lung illness

#WorldCOPDDay
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👉Pulmonary Rehabilitation Awareness PR
👉Advertising the Benefits & Existence of exercise & education for stable lung illness
👉Ideas to enhance referrals to PR
👉Culturally Diverse PR Think Tank Established April 2021 to reduce health inequalities in PR
#pulmonaryrehabilitation

⏰ 3 days to go!

Join us online for the ELF Annual Stakeholder Meeting on 16 October. This free event is open to all who want to help shape the future of lung health.

Register: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/annual-stakeholder-meeting-2025/

#PatientPriorities #LungHealth

What an energising start to the day at #ERSCongress with #TakeTheActiveOption! 🏃‍♀️🏃

Huge thanks to all who joined our walk and run through Beatrixpark. It was a wonderful way to get moving and support #HealthyLungsForLife. 🌿💙

Learn more about the campaign and donate here: healthylungsforlife.org

Exercise can help to restore the immune system of people with post-COVID syndrome, according to study presented at #ERSCongress by @enyadaynespt
www.ersnet.org/news-and-fea... @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social

💙Today we had the last of our Patient Organisation presentations in the World Village Auditorium!

It was a great turn out and chance for orgs to network and share ideas. Thank you to all that got involved! 💛

#ERSCongress #PatientRepresentation

All three days of this year’s Winter Meeting cover the full spectrum of respiratory illnesses, with talks suitable for all clinical respiratory professionals.

Explore the full Programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25

🎟️ Book before 1 Oct for the Early Bird Discount: brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

Congratulations! @performtrial.bsky.social paper; Co-design and development of a Personalised Exercise-based Rehabilitation and self-management programme FOR people with Multiple long-term conditions: The PERFORM intervention is now published doi.org/10.1177/2633... @colingreaves1.bsky.social

✨ Fireside Chat Ep 24 ✨
📅 Wed 17 Sept | 18:00 BST | YouTube Live

'Muscle & Movement: Rethinking Long Covid & ME/CFS'

Dr Rob Wust and @binitakane.bsky.social on why PEM is nothing like deconditioning and what research reveals about muscle changes in these conditons.

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Useful resources from this presentation:
➡️ www.pcrs-uk.org/resource/cur...
➡️ www.pcrs-uk.org/campaign/hea...
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➡️ www.pcrs-uk.org/form/using-c...

#PCRS2025

Join us for the PCRS Conference 2025, held 18th - 20th September in Telford.

#PCRS2025's programme will leave you feeling inspired, enthused and motivated about improving outcomes in respiratory care.

Register today 🐦⏰ ow.ly/Iixn50QVsmi

This short course is designed to provide a basic knowledge check and to develop your understanding of the evidence, basic principles and application of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

📅 25 Feb 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26

#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare

Check out how ATS staff members came together on Sept. 11 to pay it forward through random acts of kindness! From buying coffee for a veteran, to donating to local charities, to helping tourists enjoy the Statue of Liberty, they helped to honor the memory of those lost on 9/11. #payitforward911