I am delighted to have taken over the position of executive chair for @ARNS and look forward to strengthening the foundations of nursing within respiratory care

Please do take a look at the new BTS pleural procedures training standards

Criminal investigation launched after deadly blaze at Swiss bar over New Year. More than 100 people were injured in the fire which broke out in the early hours of Thursday as people celebrated the New Year. Read more 🔽 trib.al/urBBdQu

We did it! 5k and 200 lengths in a 25 metre pool!! 🏊🏻‍♀️Thank you so much for your very kind and generous donations and thoughtful comments. They mean the world to us ❤️

UKPS Episode 2 out now! Life as a Pleural Fellow Links below: pleura.org.uk/podcasts/ Also available to listen on all major podcast platforms! #UKPleura #Pleural #RespiratoryEducation #PleuralFellow

This is an incredibly important challenge for us as a family. Remembering four precious lives lost and the strength of two parents grieving what should have been.

'Striking evidence' shows how vaping impacts children Read more 🔗 trib.al/0o0j24T

Our @NENC_NHS Tobacco Dependency Treatment Services are reaching record numbers — and we’re celebrating their incredible impact. #Smokefree #SmokefreeFuture @FreshSmokeFree

In this video, Prof. Ewan Maule, @NENC_NHS ICB Director of Medicines, explains why we must keep pushing as a system: ‘Very few things impact population health and reduce #inequalities as powerfully as tackling #tobacco.’ #Maternity #SmokefreePregnancy #SmokefreeFuture

🚑 Maximising Ambulance Referrals into virtual wards via Single Point of Access (SPOA). Dr Shelagh O’Riordan will be in conversation with ambulance & A&E colleagues exploring streamlining ambulance referrals into virtual care. 📅 Register: ow.ly/rL0X50WFieM @jupiterhouse1

Please find here some recommendations around service evaluation for areas that are commissioning third party stop smoking services as part of their mix of provision. These are based on insights from a recently completed independent evaluation of Allen Carr conducted by London South Bank University: The uptake, engagement and effectiveness of Allen Carr Easyway (ACE) commissioned for a stop smoking service: a service evaluation. The full evaluation is available on the Open Science Framework: report here and slide set here. We hope these will both help areas with evaluation and any future commissioning. osf.io/5chm4

This podcast will be helpful for any doctors or nurses caring for children under 5 years old- particularly those in paediatric A&E or GPs in the UK. @PCRSUK @asthmalunguk @RCPCHtweets

📢EOIs invited - 3 roles in NHS England’s Frailty Improvement Collaborative, 12mth fixed term via MOU: 💠Director (VSM) 💠2x Deputy Directors (Band 9) Drive change in frailty care! ⏱️Closes midnight Mon 28/7 JD & more info✉️Tom.downes@nhs.net Apply with CV✉️jody.walton@nhs.net

Asthma is one of the most common long term diseases. This articles summarises recommendations on diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic management. Our #BMJInfographic outlines new management pathways for people aged 5 years and older bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r116…