📢New UK-wide asthma guideline launched
Developed by @BTSrespiratory, NICE and @signguidelines it revolutionises asthma diagnosis and treatment by recommending combination treatments instead of ‘reliever-only’ inhalers for newly diagnosed cases.
🔗https://t.co/pleWkUb1Dr
To coincide with the publication of the new BTS/NICE/SIGN Guideline on asthma, we're released resources to support you to implement changes in your practice in line with the new guidance:
📄 A first steps guide
🔗 Signposting infographic
🖥️ Webinar
Access https://t.co/syj1CSKUKX
At our next Clinical Masterclass, we will welcome Dr Lucy Pollock to talk about managing heart failure in people with frailty.
Join us on 8th October 1-2pm.
Register you interest here: https://t.co/MRwe6OznAg
@lucypgeridoc@CardioPharmUK@WePharmacists@pcpa_org@rpharms
FINALS DAY AT EK🟡⚫ - EKCC is delighted to be hosting the WDCU U14 Finals Day at Torrance House this Sunday at 11am.
EK A plays @glasgowacciescc in Semi final 1.
EK B (with @drumpscricket) plays @DaleCricket in Semi final 2
This will be followed by the final.
A marked rise in hospital admission rates for asthma among young people occurs during September and 'week 38' specifically. This is also known as the 'September Surge'.
Take some time to prepare ahead of the surge with our clinical resources on #asthma🔎 https://t.co/WeZt1IGr9c
**THIS MONDAY**
An introduction to the Rockwood Scale, examples of people at different points on the scale and how this can be recorded as part of a Future Care Plan 📝
To book 👉 https://t.co/9D2Ti43UWC
@EastDunHSCP@GCHSCP@WDCouncil@RenHSCP@InverclydeHSCP@erhscp@nhsggc
📢 Join our interactive workshop 'Supporting learners in practice: feedback conversations!'
Designed for all pharmacy team members, this session covers essential skills for supporting learners in the workplace.
🗓️ Date: September 3rd
⏰ Time: 1pm
🔗 https://t.co/eS8DHWWYw0
On 14 August 1-2pm, we welcome Prof. David Taylor who will talk about ‘The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs’ which he co-authored.
👉 https://t.co/qMSDdRcLBf
@DavidTa23968240@MaudsleyNHS@LellyOboh@WePharmacists
There is strong evidence for prescribing combination inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol in one inhaler for relief of asthma symptoms in adults/adolescents. It reduces severe asthma attacks & emergency visits. Short-acting beta2-agonist relievers do https://t.co/7nrQE5rHeG
Great day for our juniors today at @lancscricket to watch the Manchester Originals playing the Oval Invicibles in the @thehundred. Our third annual trip after Edgbaston in 2022 and Trent Bridge in 2023. The kids had a great time and saw some fantastic cricket 🏏
Great Win by our U12 Hardball team tonight against West of Scotland CC. Everyone contributing and some good runs by Nikunj 33, Alastair 29, Fraser 29, James 25 and 83 off 21 Balls by our Captain Taimoor Shaikh with 3 wickets!!🏏
🚨 New blog on Lidocaine Plasters – reducing inappropriate prescribing. Learn when to discontinue treatment, review, and suitable prescribing practices. Remember, hospital use is short-term only and should be indicated on the IDL.
https://t.co/WlNOEbuhIf
#NHSGGCStaff@NHSGGC
Over the moon to pass my advanced clinical assessment module today. Couldn’t have done it without the fantastic support from my supervisor @McMccafferty7 , all the practice staff and the GGC Prescribing Team. I’m so lucky to work within an amazing MDT @NHSGGCPharmacy
Post-Registration Foundation Programme upcoming educational support sessions:
Clinical skills & Direct Observation of Practical Skills
19th June 1-2pm
25th June 7-8pm
Educational Supervisors and Foundation pharmacists book your place on Turas Learn here: https://t.co/OYGW1UkMR4
Three people a day die of an asthma attack in the UK.
We say #EnoughIsEnough - enough avoidable asthma deaths.
Our asthma resources help equip healthcare professionals to provide reliable information and optimal treatment ▶️ https://t.co/iyoPbBCAeC