Susan Ballantyne

GP independent prescriber pharmacist, 2 kids, 2 cats & have a doctorate looking at COPD in housebound patients. Live on Coca-Cola & Disney to survive.

[NICE @NICEComms]

📢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

[PCRS @PCRSUK]

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

[PrescQIPP CIC @PrescQIPP]

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

[Medicines Update @NHSGGCMeds]

💊Are you aware of our @NHSGGC blog to raise awareness of the interaction between tetracycline & fluoroquinolone #antibiotics with multivalent cation-containing products? Check it out >>>

https://t.co/cUMZhiQcql

#KeepAntibioticsWorking #NHSGGCstaff @NHSGGCPharmacy

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

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.

[PCRS @PCRSUK]

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

[Respiratory Decade @respiratorydec]

Peripheral neuropathy: A neglected cause of disability in COPD – A narrative review - #RespiratoryMedicine https://t.co/Hxl2La5O3G

[NHSGGC - Planning Your Care @NHSGGC_FCP]

**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

[NES Pharmacy @NES_Pharmacy]

📢 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

[PrescQIPP CIC @PrescQIPP]

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

[Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) @ginasthma]

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

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

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 🏏

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

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!!🏏

[Medicines Update @NHSGGCMeds]

🚨 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

[Paul Forsyth @PharmacistHF]

Huge congratulations today to Lois Gault from @NHSGGCPharmacy for passing her @rpharms Core Advanced portfolio 👏🎉🍾, a real inspiration and pioneer ❤️

[Susan Ballantyne @SusanBall32]

@cannonball1975 @McMccafferty7 @NHSGGCPharmacy Why do you think I drink so much cola??? 🤣

[Susan Ballantyne @SusanBall32]

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

[NES Pharmacy @NES_Pharmacy]

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

[Susan Ballantyne @SusanBall32]

As an asthmatic this is scary, as a practice pharmacist it’s something we ALL need to be aware of and work to reduce

[PCRS @PCRSUK]

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

[Susan Ballantyne @SusanBall32]

Great session today. Lots of food for thought

[Jill Cruickshank @JillCruickL2S]

Just home after working with 150+ ⁦@NHSGGC⁩ primary care team members 😀 great interaction & fun… thankyou ⁦@anne_h_thom⁩ for the invite🙏🏻
#prioritisation
#mindsetmanagement
#havingdifficultconversations
#boundaries