Microplastics and PFAS – an Emerging Threat to Lung Health? (with live Q&A)
Wednesday 21st May 2025, 1-2pm
Presented by: Dr Laura Sadofsky and Dr Mark Wade
Dr Laura Sadofsky and Dr Mark Wade are here to shed some light on Microplastics and PFAS; the potential harms they may bring to lung and human health with associated research presented on this topic.
What is the Connection Between the Microbiome and Respiratory Disease? (with live Q&A)
Thursday 26th June 2025, 1-2pm
Presented by: Dr. Aran Singanayagam and Professor Timothy Hinks
Join Dr. Aran Singanayagam as he presents an overview of the microbiome of the lungs; including how normal flora of the lungs can change due to exacerbation damage. Professor Timothy Hinks will review study data around the microbiome and asthma with reference to the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial stewardship.
Why is Health Equity Important for Respiratory Patients? (with live Q&A)
Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 1-2pm
Presented by: Professor Ivan Browne and Dr Llinos Jones
Professor Ivan Browne presents on the effect of health equity on individuals, including how health disparities are distributed across the UK and within regions. Dr Llinos Jones will provide a respiratory focus; with reference to health literacy and ethnic/cultural considerations for clinicians to think about when engaging with patients.
Inspire – Spirometry Training Programme (with live Q&A)
Presented by: Laura Rush, Raj Gill, Alexandra Scarlett and Sandra Burns
Getting a diagnosis of COPD is a difficult milestone, and up to two thirds of patients with COPD are undiagnosed. Spirometry forms an important part of COPD and asthma diagnosis, yet many clinicians lack confidence in this area. At Chiesi, we would like to support clinicians in upskilling themselves on this key area of respiratory care. We would love to invite you to our series of interactive webinars.
Smoking Cessation Engagement: A Patient Perspective
Presented by: Suzanne Cass, Action on Smoking and Health Wales (ASH Wales)
Suzanne Cass talks about the benefits of smoking cessation services including real experiences and opinions of patients who have accessed these services.
The Impact of Smoking and E-cigarettes on Respiratory Health
Presented by: Professor David Thickett
Professor David Thickett presents data on the harms of smoking and e-cigarettes on respiratory health with reference to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), drug smoking and vaping.
Asthma in Youth People & Encouraging ‘Adherence’
Presented by: Joanne Hamilton
Respiratory Nurse Specialist Joanne Hamilton reflects on her experience as CYP asthma practitioner and presents the factors which can influence adherence in young people with asthma.
Asthma in Young Adults
Presented by: Dr Graham Heyes
Dr Graham Heyes gives us insight into the asthma transition services at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, including types of patients that he interacts with and some of the issues these patients face.
The Long-Term Impact of Prematurity on Lung Conditions
Presented by: Professor Andrew Bush
Prof. Andrew Bush reviews the changing faces of prematurity and its consequences for long-term lung health. He presents on post-prematurity airway disease, treatable traits and the influence of co-morbidities and social-environmental factors.
Preterm Birth and Adult Lung Health: Lessons From the Field of COPD
Presented by: Dr James Allinson
Dr James Allinson presents on the link between prematurity and obstructive lung function. He provides a perspective on the clinical benefits of a life course approach to COPD and lung health.
Toward Equity in Living Donation – Question & Answer Session
Presented by: Mr Frank Dor, Dr Dela Idowu and Gillian King
Join Mr Frank Dor and GOLD representatives Dr Dela Idowu and Gillian King in a Question & Answer Session. The discussion reiterates the need for clinicians and organisations like GOLD to work together to engage members of the Black community.
Can AI Help Optimise the Utilisation of Marginal Organs in Transplantation?
Presented by: Dr Georgios Kourounis & Dr Tobi Ayorinde
Dr Georgios Kourounis & Dr Tobi Ayorinde present on the OrQA and PITHIA projects. This webinar explores how AI tools aim to enhance decision making for marginal organs and the benefits and risks of AI in clinical settings.
Improving Patient Recruitment into Clinical Trials
Presented by: Dr Thomas Brown
Join Dr Thomas Brown as he presents on patient recruitment in clinical trials and the associated challenges. This presentation discusses what benefit research brings to the NHS, why patient experience is important in clinical trials and what he did to improve study recruitment.
How Best to Manage Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials
Presented by: Benedicta Marshall-Andrew
Join Benedicta Marshall-Andrew as she presents on patient recruitment in clinical trials and the associated challenges from a Rare Disease perspective. This presentation discusses why it is relevant to involve patients early within the process, including patient recruitment channels and patient retention for clinical trials.
Prematurity is For Life, Not Just the Neonatal Unit
Presented by: Ms Mandy Daly – Co-founder of the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance
In this presentation, Ms Daly talks about how her advocacy began following the birth of her daughter. Her parental journey motivated foundation of the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA) which aims to support families and improve long-term health of preterm infants by ensuring the optimum prevention, treatment and care.
Ways of Improving Effectiveness in Respiratory Consultations
Presented by: Sarah Rust
Nurse Sarah Rust discusses ways in which clinicians can improve the effectiveness of their consultations with patients. She is joined by two respiratory patients to talk candidly about their experiences. This webinar may provide insights to improve your own consultations.
The Psychological Burden of Respiratory Conditions
Presented by: Dr Sarah Baxter
Sarah Baxter discusses the psychological burden of respiratory conditions, including some hints and tips to support difficult conversations.
Seeing the Green in Blue: NHS Net Zero Case Studies
Presented by: Dr Katherine Hickman, Dr Anu Mitra and Richard Podmore
Based on the NHS journey to net zero, Dr Katherine Hickman takes the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of reducing carbon emissions. Dr Anu Mitra and Richard Podmore each present their own sustainable case study, supporting the reduction of the NHS carbon footprint.
Air Pollution: What Should We Tell Our Patients?
Presented by: Dr Paul Pfeffer and Dr Malcolm White
Dr Paul Pfeffer presents data on the impact of air pollution, with recognition of this impact on respiratory patients. He is joined by Dr Malcolm White who presents some UK statistics and outlines how we can collectively help to reduce air pollution.
Late Preterm Morbidity: Non-Respiratory Outcomes
Presented by: Professor Theodore Dassios
Prof. Theodore Dassios will discuss non-respiratory morbidity associated with the late preterm neonatal population, including reference to preventative strategies which can be implemented.
Respiratory Morbidity in Late Preterm and Early Term Born Infants
Presented by: Professor Anne Greenough
Prof. Anne Greenough explores respiratory morbidity in late preterm and early term born infants and highlights how this can manifest in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Inhaler Adherence and Technique – What’s the Big Deal?
Presented by: Gráinne d’Ancona
Grainne d’Ancona outlines the importance of adherence to inhaled treatments and discusses factors and motivational strategies which can help to influence patients.
Can Patient Choice and Sustainable Respiratory Care Coexist?
Presented by: Katie Johnston
Katie Johnston discusses how patient choice can be reconciled with sustainable healthcare policies, together promoting good respiratory care.
The Future of Respiratory Diagnostics?
Presented by: Dr Ameera Patel
Dr Ameera Patel from TidalSense presents a tool, to provide respiratory diagnostics by analysing breathing patterns. Outputs assist in with the clinical decision-making of healthcare professionals.
Current Diagnostics for Respiratory Conditions
Presented by: Dr Neil Greening
Dr Neil Greening discusses the current respiratory diagnostic landscape with reference to Spirometry, FeNO and Oscillometry.
Toward Equity in Living Donation: Empowering Teams for Change
Presented by: Mr Frank Dor, Dr Dela Idowu and Gillian King
Join Mr Frank Dor and GOLD representatives Dr Dela Idowu and Gillian King in exploring the disparities in pre-emptive living kidney donation, focusing on the barriers faced by Black and Ethnic Minorities. Learn about how GOLD seeks to empower Black kidney patients in talking to their loved ones about donation.
Asthma – COPD Overlap; Does it Exist?
Presented by: Professor Dave Singh
Professor David Singh examines the clinical characteristics of Asthma and COPD Overlap (ACO) to try and answer the question – does ACO really exist?
Asthma and COPD Overlap Case Study Discussion
Presented by: Dr Hassan Burhan
Dr Hassan Burhan presents some patient case studies outlining differing physiological features to show instances of Asthma and COPD Overlap (ACO), in discussion with Prof. Dave Singh.
What is PAL and What is the Clinical Relevance?
Presented by: Professor Salman Siddiqui
Professor Salman Siddiqui discusses Persistent Airflow Limitation, how it can be identified and managed in clinical practice.
Neonatal Lumbar Puncture: The NeoCLEAR Trial
Presented by: Professor Charles Roehr and Dr Andy Marshall
Professor Charles Roehr and Dr Andy Marshall give an overview of the NeoCLEAR trial, which aimed to improve lumbar puncture success rates in neonates.
Closing the Gap – Inequalities in Neonatal Outcomes
Presented by: Professor Karen Luyt
Professor Karen Luyt will review information derived from specific data sets & databases to illustrate the complex nature of inequalities that we see for neonatal outcomes across different demographic and geographic regions.
Why is Early COPD Diagnosis Important in Secondary Care?
Presented by: Professor James Chalmers
Prof Chalmers discusses late presentation of COPD to secondary care and lung function trajectories leading to COPD. The presentation includes the Lancet commission and the impact of early diagnosis on patients’ long-term disease progression.
Why is Early COPD Diagnosis Important in Primary Care?
Presented by: Dr Fiona Mosgrove
Dr Mosgrove discusses the importance of early COPD diagnosis from a primary care perspective, underdiagnosis, its link with health inequalities and lack of access to diagnostic testing.
How to Set Up a Group Consultation in Respiratory Long-Term Conditions
Presented by: Beverley Bostock
Beverley Bostock discusses practical tips and different factors to consider on how to effectively set up a group consultation for patients with long-term respiratory conditions.
A Formula for the Delivery of Effective Group Consultations in Respiratory Long-Term Conditions
Presented by: Darush Attar-Zadeh
Darush Attar-Zadeh explores how the effective delivery of group consultations in respiratory conditions can overcome some barriers with time-pressured 1:1 consultations and discusses positive outcomes of group consultations through real-life examples.
Key Highlights From ECFS 2023: JLA Top 10 Research Priorities
Presented by: Dr Freddy Frost
Key highlights from the 46th European Cystic Fibrosis Society Congress 2023, with a focus on the James Lind Alliance Cystic Fibrosis Top 10 research priorities.
Transformational Medicines in Cystic Fibrosis – Learnings from HIV
Presented by: Prof. Margaret Johnson and Dr Julia Nightingale
CFTR modulators have improved the lives of many patients living with CF, however they have presented new challenges for patients and teams that treat them. During this webinar, we explore the similarities and differences between CF and HIV therapy areas.
Excellence in COPD Reviews
Presented by: Anne Marie Marley
Anne Marie Marley discusses the importance of an COPD review with the patient in mind. She considers the stage of disease, co-morbidities, advanced care planning and forming patient goals.
Excellence in Asthma Reviews
Presented by: Frances Barrett
Frances Barrett discusses the importance of completing a regular asthma review with the patient’s goals at its centre. She reflects on asthma as a long-term condition and introduces the concept of ‘the expert patient’.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Plus: Engaging Patients
Presented by: Dr Keir Philip
Dr Keir Philip explores the importance of engaging patients, and the opportunity of incorporating music and dance into respiratory disease management.
Inspiring Patients to Manage Their Breathlessness
Presented by: Dr Jane Watson
Dr Watson discusses the importance of motivating patients to manage their own breathlessness, and the consequent benefits of improved disease control.
Improving Neonatal Practice – An Introduction to Quality Improvement Tools
Presented by: Professor Minesh Khashu
Professor Minesh Khashu shares his experience on finding ways to improve capacity and capability within neonatal teams.
What is the Value of CBT in Respiratory Conditions and How Does it Work in Practice?
Presented by: Dr Karen Heslop-Marshall
Dr Karen Heslop-Marshall discusses the ways in which Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be integrated into everyday practice to help respiratory patients with their breathlessness symptoms.
Overview of CBT and its Role in Breathlessness
Presented by: Dr Sarah Baxter
Dr Sarah Baxter gives an overview of what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is, and how this technique is useful in helping respiratory patients manage their breathlessness.
How Can the Healthcare Community Best Support COPD Patients and Their Carers?
Presented by: Jacqui Pollington
COPD is chronic disease that greatly impacts quality of life for both the patients as well as their carer(s), however research suggests there is still an unmet need in supporting this important patient group. This webinar discusses practical ways to support COPD patients and their carers to help optimise quality of life.
Creating a Net Zero GP Practice
Presented by: Dr Matt Sawyer
Dr Matt Sawyer explores different approaches as to how to achieve a Net Zero GP Practice in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
Delivering Greener Respiratory Healthcare
Presented by: Carol Stonham
Carol Stonham discusses opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and how we can work towards carbon neutrality in respiratory care.
Demystifying the Differences Between Carbon Neutrality, Carbon Offsetting and Net Zero
Presented by: Jane Scullion
Carbon offsetting, carbon neutrality and Net Zero are terms that are gaining more traction, but what do they mean? Jane Scullion explores these terms, and the different models for achieving carbon neutrality.
Neonatal Lung Ultrasound – An Update
Presented by: Dr Mahmoud Montasser
Dr Mahmoud Montasser introduces the concept and evidence base for the use of neonatal lung ultrasound. Importantly, he describes the fundamentals of how to perform neonatal lung ultrasound and how to interpret ultrasound findings in common neonatal pathologies.
Smoking Cessation – A Patient’s Perspective
Presented by: Professor Keir Lewis
Professor Keir Lewis discusses the history of tobacco and tobacco control, how to support smoking cessation and where we are today as a health care community.
The Psychological Perspective on Adherence
Presented by: Dr Daniel O’Toole
Dr Daniel O’Toole discusses psychological perspectives of adherence, and the benefit that this can make to patient care and patient outcomes.
Clinical Challenges of Adherence
Presented by: Kirsty Honeyford
Kirsty Honeyford discusses clinical challenges of adherence, its impact on patient care and outcomes, as well as challenges in improving adherence in practice.
An Innovative Example of a Nurse-led Respiratory Service in Tameside
Presented by: Lorraine Phillips
Ms Lorraine Phillips discusses the developing role of the “traditional” respiratory nurse providing modern respiratory care as well as how the respiratory nurse works as part of the extensive care team.
Innovative Pharmacy-based Models in Scotland
Presented by: Gillian Cameron
Ms Gillian Cameron discusses the role she plays within a community team, together with the challenges faced along the way. She also talks about what the future looks like for a pharmacist working within such a team.
The Management of COPD and Co-morbidities in a Post-COVID Environment
Presented by: Professor John Hurst
Professor Hurst discusses the impact of COVID-19 on COPD patients, associated co-morbidities, and recommendations for managing COPD in a post-COVID environment.
Virtual Asthma and COPD Review Pre and Post Pandemic
Presented by: Dr Phyllis Murphie
Virtual consultations now form an important part of normal everyday clinical practice, however there are still many outstanding questions as to how to achieve optimal patient care. Dr Phyllis Murphie shares her perspective on what to look out for both during and after virtual consultations.
Asthma Diagnosis and Management of Associated Co-morbidities
Presented by: Professor Dominick Shaw
Professor Shaw discusses asthma care and the management of associated co-morbidities in the post-COVID environment.
Shared Decision Making in Community Care
Presented by: Miss Joanne King
Miss King discusses shared decision making in community care, how to use decision aids in clinical practice and the benefits of this for patient care and outcomes.
Shared Decision Making in Secondary Care
Presented by: Dr Ernie Wong
Dr Wong discusses shared decision making in secondary care, its impact on patient care and outcomes as well as challenges in its implementation.
Environmental Impact of SABA Overuse
Presented by: Professor Jenni Quint
Professor Jenni Quint discusses the environmental impact of poorly controlled respiratory patients and the findings of the SABINA clinical trials.
Implementation of Inhaler Switching Approaches in Primary Care for Asthma and COPD
Presented by: Dr Andy Whittamore
Dr Andy Whittamore discusses how inhaler devices can be switched effectively in primary care, ensuring the right device is chosen for the right patient.
Inhaler Switching Approaches in Asthma and COPD: What Factors to Consider?
Presented by: Professor Omar Usmani
Professor Usmani discusses the different switching approaches used to replace pMDI with DPI inhalers and their consequences on patient care.
Viral Infections in Cystic Fibrosis
Presented by: Dr Anirban Maitra
An overview of the importance of viral infections in cystic fibrosis morbidity, the reasons for viral infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.
What does Inhaler Resistance Actually Mean?
Presented by: Mr David Harris
Mr David Harris explains in easy terms the key processes within a device during inhalation, like inhaler resistance and pressure drop.
What Is the Clinical Relevance of Inhaler Resistance?
Presented by: Dr Toby Capstick
Dr Toby Capstick explains lung physiology, inspirational flow, and shares his extensive knowledge on inhaler devices to guide you in finding the right device for the right patient.
Treatable Traits in Asthma
Presented by: Dr Dhananjay Desai
Dr Dhananjay Desai talks about the concept of treatable traits and how these can be identified using biomarkers in patients with asthma.
Patient Centricity and Treatable Traits
Presented by: Ms Vikki Knowles
Ms Vikki Knowles champions the importance of a patient centric care approach and identifying treatable traits to improve asthma management.
Small Airway Disease in Asthma
Presented by: Dr Richard Russell
Dr Richard Russell describes the importance of small airway disease in asthma as well as its diagnosis and impact on patients’ overall disease phenotype.
Integrated care systems & Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) working
Presented by: Dr Deepak Subramanian
Dr Deepak Subramanian talks about how the respiratory integrated service (ImpACT+) has been successfully established in South Derbyshire and Erewash.
Integrated Care from Rhetoric to Reality: Why, What, How?
Presented by: Dr Binita Kane
Dr Binita Kane introduces the concept of integrated care, explores why it is needed and how it can benefit patients and working practice alike.
Diagnostics in Asthma – Making a Correct Diagnosis
Presented by: Professor Andrew Menzies-Gow
Professor Menzies-Gow addresses challenges in making a correct asthma diagnosis, considers endotypes and the use of biomarkers towards precision medicine.
Diagnosing Asthma – Clinical Tests Revisited
Presented by: Ms Samantha Prigmore
Ms Samantha Prigmore revisits common respiratory tests to diagnose asthma and provides her perspective as to how best to utilise these tests.
Understanding Breathlessness in Asthma
Presented by: Professor Stephen Fowler
Professor Fowler explores potential causes of breathlessness by focussing on complex breathing patterns, caused by asthma or other diseases/conditions.
Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction: Chameleon Conundrums
Presented by: Dr Jemma Haines
Dr Haines describes Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO), gives examples how this condition may present in patients and explores how it can be managed.
Medicines Management Approach to the Environment
Presented by: Dr Anna Murphy
Dr Anna Murphy’s talk focusses on optimising medicines management of respiratory care, to the benefit of both patient outcomes as well as the environment.
Introduction to Global Heating and Ways to Benefit the Environment
Presented by: Dr Matt Sawyer
Dr Matt Sawyer explains global warming, the impact of F-gases within the NHS and maps out ways towards an environmentally friendly surgery.
Importance of Choosing the Right Device for the Right Patient
Presented by: Dr Azhar Saleem
Dr Azhar Saleem explores inhaler choices and shared decision making, using practical approaches to achieve improved asthma control and sustainability.
Practical Advice Around Inhaler Recycling
Presented by: Ms Carol Stonham
Ms Carol Stonham discusses inhaler recycling in her talk, touching on issues with recycling, PCRS advice and suggests ways to engage and motivate patients.
Introduction to Global Warming
Presented by: Jane Scullion
Ms Scullion explains the effects of global warming, the impact of F-Gases, and how inhalers contribute towards carbon emissions.
High SABA Use: A Sign of the Uncontrolled Asthma Patient?
Presented by: Professor Jenni Quint
Professor Jenni Quint discusses the high use of short-acting beta agonists (SABA) and asthma control, in the context of the global and UK SABINA findings.
Understanding How Biomarkers Can Improve Asthma Care
Presented by: Dr David Jackson
A discussion on the relevance of blood eosinophils and FeNO as biomarkers in asthma.
The Importance of Small Airways Disease in Asthma
Presented by: Professor Salman Siddiqui
Presentation of data from the ATLANTIS study, exploring the results of various diagnostic tools on detecting small airways disease in asthmatic patients.
Perceptions and Challenges to Adherence in Asthma
Presented by: Dr Anna Murphy
Dr Anna Murphy discusses patient barriers to inhaler adherence and how to address these with personalised care, shared decision making and health coaching.
Ensuring High Quality Asthma Reviews in a Virtual Consultation
Presented by: Natalie Harper
Summary of key elements for telephone and video consultations, including basic legal/confidentiality considerations, and personal wellbeing.
Late Preterm and Early Term: Bigger Babies Have Challenges Too
Presented by: Professor Elaine Boyle
A summary of outcomes and implications for clinical practice for more mature early term and term preterm babies.
How Can Cord Management Enhance Physiological Newborn Transition?
Presented by: Professor Heike Rabe
Definitions of optimal cord management methods, resuscitation versus physiological transition, and the benefits of optimal cord management in term babies.
Results of the Cystic Fibrosis HealthHub Trial
Presented by: Dr Martin Wildman
Overview of the CF HealthHub program with the aim of helping build habits and develop adherence to treatments in Cystic Fibrosis patients.
Difficult Diagnosis in Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Presented by: Dr Nicholas Simmonds
Overview of wide spectrum of Cystic Fibrosis and its impact on the ability to diagnose along with the value of nasal potential difference to diagnostic process.
Transitional Care in Cystic Fibrosis
Presented by: Louise Wooldridge
A presentation on the need for transitioning of adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis to move from child-focused care to adult oriented health care.
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