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TARGETantibiotics @TARGETabx

@UKHSA @RCGP TARGET antibiotics toolkit consist of prescriber & patient resources that aim to facilitate optimal antibiotic prescribing #KeepAntibioticsWorking

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UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Mar 11
Science is everywhere: in our bodies, our food, our classrooms. This #BritishScienceWeek, meet e-Bug: UKHSA's free health education programme, which helps teachers bring infection science to life from early years to KS3. Curious? Find out more at 🔗 e-bug.eu/british-science-wee…
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Our TARGET webinar with @rcgp is starting now! If you're signed up we hope you find the webinar useful! The recording will also be available on the TARGET toolkit soon after the event: rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibiotic… #antibiotics #AMR #paediatrics #generalpractice #primarycare
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UKHSA is hiring in #Gloucester! 📌 Research Project Support Officer (HEO) – 👉 Apply by 7 Jan beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/j… 📌 Research Assistant (EO) 👉 Apply by 6 Jan beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/j… Join us to support vital health security research @pubhealthjobsuk
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TARGETantibiotics retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
23 Nov 2025
🕺🕶 Antibiotics don't work for colds and flu - Pharmacists can advise you on how to treat your symptoms. #KeepAntibioticsWorking by following these simple rules: 💊 Don’t take them for colds or flu 💊 Don’t save them for later 💊 Take as directed
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#ESPAUR webinar on now! Join to hear about all of the chapters on the report covering antimicrobial use, resistance, stewardship & more! You will hear about TARGET and other stewardship tools, professional engagement & training #AMR #Antibiotics #antibioticguardian
TARGETantibiotics@TARGETabx
14 Nov 2025
📢 Join the #ESPAUR Report Webinar on 25 Nov, 2–4:30pm! Hear key findings on antimicrobial resistance, consumption & stewardship from the ESPAUR team Register now—spaces limited! 👉bit.ly/4hZUw55 #WAAW #AMR #AntibioticGuardian
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🦠 Skin infections account for 7% of antibiotic prescriptions in primary care. Join our webinar to improve decision-making & safety netting advice. 🗓 17 Mar | 18:30–19:30 | Online Sign up ➡ elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/bo… #AMR #GPs #AntibioticAwareness #WAAW
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Have you used the new UKHSA #ESPAUR surveillance report for #antibiotics and #AMR yet? You can find more about the TARGET toolkit in chapter 4 & 6 #AntimicrobialStewardship Read the full report here: gov.uk/government/publicatio… #Antibioticguardian #WAAW #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
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📢Join our free webinar on paediatric RTIs in primary care! ✅ Diagnostic tools ✅ Evidence-based strategies ✅ Managing expectations 21 Jan 2026 | 18:30–19:30 | Online Register now 👉 elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/bo… #PrimaryCare #AntibioticStewardship #AMR #WAAW
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World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is the perfect time to expand your knowledge! From prescribing for UTIs through to managing patient expectations we've got you covered!📚 Enrol in our FutureLearn course with @BSACandJAC #WAAW #AMR futurelearn.com/courses/targ…🎯
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🌍 In #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek, let’s take action! Two upcoming @RCGP & @UKHSA TARGET webinars will help you optimise #antibiotic prescribing: 📅 21 Jan: Paediatric RTIs 📅 17 Mar: Skin infections Register today ➡ elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/bo… #AMR #AntibioticResistance #GPs #WAAW
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Press release from the RCGP on the recent @UKHSA #ESPAUR antimicrobial resistance #AMR surveillance report UKHSA works with the RCGP to develop the TARGET antibiotics toolkit for primary care, supporting clinicians with guidance, resources & learning 📚 rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibiotic…

Royal College of General Practitioners
@rcgp
13 Nov 2025
We have responded to a @UKHSA report on rise in antibiotic-resistant infections. Read in full on our website: rcgp.org.uk/news/ukhsa-antib…
A photo of Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne speaking at Annual Conference

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📢 It's World #AMR Awareness Week! #WAAW This year’s theme @WHO: ‘Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future' The TARGET toolkit has antimicrobial stewardship resources free webinars for primary care rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibiotic… Smart prescribing saves lives @UKHSA @rcgp
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TARGETantibiotics retweeted
World Health Organization (WHO)
@WHO
18 Nov 2025
It’s World #AMR Awareness Week. Did you know misusing antibiotics leads to drug resistance and side effects? Learn about #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
A graphic with the title “Test your antibiotic knowledge!” followed by a pill and question-mark icon. Below, a speech bubble labelled “False” with a red X reads: “Antibiotics are safe to use without a prescription.” Another speech bubble labelled “True” with a green checkmark reads: “Only use antibiotics if prescribed. Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can lead to resistance and side effects.”

ALT A graphic with the title “Test your antibiotic knowledge!” followed by a pill and question-mark icon. Below, a speech bubble labelled “False” with a red X reads: “Antibiotics are safe to use without a prescription.” Another speech bubble labelled “True” with a green checkmark reads: “Only use antibiotics if prescribed. Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can lead to resistance and side effects.”

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World AMR Awareness Week starts tomorrow November 18! Join us in raising awareness about #antimicrobialresistance Use our TARGET #Antibiotics toolkit in primary care settings to help fight AMR! rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibiotic… Smart prescribing saves lives🌍🔬 #WAAW @rcgp @UKHSA
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📢 Join the #ESPAUR Report Webinar on 25 Nov, 2–4:30pm! Hear key findings on antimicrobial resistance, consumption & stewardship from the ESPAUR team Register now—spaces limited! 👉bit.ly/4hZUw55 #WAAW #AMR #AntibioticGuardian
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📢 The new #ESPAUR report is out! Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections/week in 2024 AMR occurs naturally, but we can help by limiting antibiotic use to where its most needed Ahead of #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek, read the full report: gov.uk/government/publicatio… #AMR #AMS #WAAW
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Remember to check out the TARGET website for the recordings and slides from all of our previous webinars! 💻 shorturl.at/WYyRn
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We have two more webinars coming up in early 2026: “From Guidance to Practice: Managing Paediatric RTIs Through Clinical Scenarios” “Clinical Decision Making for Skin Infections: From Group A Strep to Insect Bites” Find out more and sign up here: shorturl.at/wZ2Nx
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Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar “Managing RTIs in Children - What is the Evidence?” Missed it or want to share with your colleagues? The recording will be available soon on the TARGET website along with the slides and published Q&A from our panel! #Paediatric #RTI
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🚨 Live webinar starting now! “Managing RTIs in Children - What is the Evidence?” Our expert panel will be covering best practice for the management of RTIs in children. #Paediatric #RTI
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