LR Respiratory Training

I’m sure you’re all seeing the effects of the heat on patients. Some great tips from the PCRS ☀️ 🥵 🔥

Temperatures could reach 36°C today. ⚠️

When it’s over 25°C outside, hot weather can affect lung health, leading to asthma attacks or flare-ups of COPD and other lung conditions. The resources below can help your patients to stay well in hot weather:

Asthma + Lung UK guidance ▶️ https://ow.ly/tc0250Zy1S1
GOV UK: Beat the heat resources ▶️ https://ow.ly/MJjQ50Zy1S0

📢 NEW BLOG POST: New learning opportunities

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🚨 NEW COURSE NOW LIVE! 🚨

One of the questions I'm asked most often is:

"I'm new to respiratory care... where do I start?"

To answer that, I've developed a brand new Foundations in Asthma & COPD programme.

This 8-week (24-hour) blended CPD programme is designed for healthcare professionals who are new to respiratory care or new to primary care, providing the knowledge and confidence needed before undertaking asthma and COPD reviews.

Over 8 weeks, we'll build knowledge and confidence step by step through:

🫁 Live interactive webinars
💻 Self-paced e-learning
🩺 Realistic primary care case discussions
📝 Interactive quizzes
📚 Evidence-based learning aligned with current national guidance

You can choose to complete:
✔️ The full 8-week Foundations in Asthma & COPD programme
✔️ The Asthma Foundations alone (4 weeks)
✔️ COPD Foundations alone (4 weeks)

📅 The first cohort starts in January 2027.

For full details, dates and booking information, visit:
🌐 https://www.lrrespiratory.com/foundations

If you're already experienced in respiratory care, don't worry, the Advanced Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis & Management programmes are still available and may be a better fit
Advanced Asthma 🌐https://www.lrrespiratory.com/adult-asthma
Advanced COPD 🌐 https://www.lrrespiratory.com/copd

I'd really appreciate it if you could share this with colleagues who are starting their respiratory journey or looking to build confidence in asthma and COPD care. Thank you for your continued support!

Foundations in Asthma & COPD | LR Respiratory ​Build your confidence in respiratory care through this practical, evidence-based programme designed for healthcare professionals who are new to asthma and COPD, or would benefit from a structured refresher.

Face-to-Face Respiratory Meeting – Gloucestershire

12th August

I’m sharing details of this free educational event, hosted by GSK.

📍 Venue: De Vere Tortworth Court, Tortworth, Gloucestershire, GL12 8HH

🕛 12:45–1:15 pm: Arrival and lunch

Topics include:

Understanding spirometry (Laura Rush)

Managing your COPD patient: A case-based approach (Laura Rush)

GSK promotional presentation (GSK)

🕞 3:45 pm: Meeting close

If you’re interested in attending, please email me at [email protected],

GINA is excited to announce the 2026 Summary Guide & 2026 Severe Asthma Guide are both now available for FREE download! Visit the GINA website to download today! https://ginasthma.org/reports/

*** Somerset followers ***

Due to demand, a further training date has been added for the 3rd September 9:30-12:30.

This 3-hour online training session introduces the Somerset Children and Young People (CYP) Asthma Pathway, supporting clinicians to deliver safe, consistent, evidence-based asthma care across primary care, PCNs, Community Investigation Hubs, and secondary care.

The practical session guides participants through the patient journey – from assessment and diagnosis using objective testing, to treatment, annual reviews, action plans, and recognising & managing acute asthma – aligned with NICE/BTS/SIGN 2024 guidance.

Designed for all clinicians involved in CYP asthma care, the training aims to build confidence in using the pathway, understand the roles of different services within it, and continue to support our patients to receive seamless, high-quality care.

Register here: 0703cf0b-562e-4fa4-bbaf-521472f1680f@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0703cf0b-562e-4fa4-bbaf-521472f1680f@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3

*** Somerset Spirometry Training Day ***

Communication from GPSU, fully funded by them and delivered by LR Respiratory Training & Consultancy Ltd:

This full-day, face-to-face session covers performing spirometry in both adults and children, as well as technical reporting and interpretation. The training is suitable for both registered and non-registered healthcare professionals working in primary and secondary care.

Training details:
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Great Bow Wharf, Langport

Those who wish to attend can register using the booking form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41-XCKhzk71CiySfL6oRLrZUQU9aOElOQ0FDTFZRRVQzMkZGVEczMDkwNS4u&route=shorturl

If you or your colleagues require any further information, please contact [email protected]

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📢 What’s Coming Up?

📚 National Virtual Training Programme

🫁 Performing Spirometry
📅 14 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:45am

📊 Interpreting Spirometry
📅 21 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:45am

💙 Asthma Update
📅 22 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:45am

🌬️ COPD Update
📅 29 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:45am

👶 Paediatric Asthma
📅 24 November 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:45am

💻 Practice-Based Virtual Education

If your practice would like a bespoke virtual training session, please get in touch by email. Funding is often available where 10 or more healthcare professionals are attending.

🤝 Supporting Training Hubs & ICBs

I’m delighted to have lots of respiratory education sessions scheduled with training hubs across the country! 🇬🇧

If your local Training Hub or ICB does not currently have a respiratory education programme, I can help develop and deliver one tailored to your locality.

I work alongside Devon Learning & Development Centre and many Training Hubs including:
⭐ Kernow Health
⭐ NENC
⭐ NCL
⭐ NWL
⭐ Greater Manchester
⭐ And many more

📍 Locality-based education allows training to be aligned with:
✔️ Local guidelines
✔️ Local formularies
✔️ Local priorities

🎓 Training is available for all levels, from beginners through to advanced respiratory practitioners but is not an academic pathway. I am able to recommend academic pathways for those of you working towards a Masters or other academic qualification.

🌟 New Programme Available for commissioners

As part of the General Practice Nursing Foundation Programme / New to Practice Programme, I now offer an 8-week blended learning pathway covering:

🫁 Asthma (Weeks 1–4)
🌬️ COPD (Weeks 5–8)

The programme includes:
💻 2-hour live webinar
📖 1 hour of e-learning
🔄 Repeated across 8 sessions

⏱️ Total learning time: 24 hours over 8 weeks
This is designed for new practice nurses and nursing associates.

🌟 What Else Is New?

🎥 Pre-recorded learning content is on its way!

Following your valuable feedback (thank you! 🙏), over the summer I am developing a range of pre-recorded respiratory education that you can access at a time that suits you.

📅 Available to book and watch from September 2026

The aim is to provide:
✅ Flexible learning around busy clinical schedules
✅ High-quality respiratory education on demand
✅ Practical, evidence-based content chosen by you

More details, topics and booking information will be shared soon—watch this space! 👀

Thank you to everyone who has shared ideas and suggestions so far. Your feedback is helping shape future educational resources and programmes. 💙

For enquiries about national courses, practice-based education, or Training Hub partnerships, please get in touch: [email protected]

***Somerset Spirometry Training Day ***

Communication from GPSU, fully funded by them and delivered by LR Respiratory Training & Consultancy Ltd:

This full-day, face-to-face session covers performing spirometry in both adults and children, as well as technical reporting and interpretation. The training is suitable for both registered and non-registered healthcare professionals working in primary and secondary care.

Training details:
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Great Bow Wharf, Langport

Those who wish to attend can register using the booking form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41-XCKhzk71CiySfL6oRLrZUQU9aOElOQ0FDTFZRRVQzMkZGVEczMDkwNS4u&route=shorturl

If you or your colleagues require any further information, please contact [email protected]

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