Did you know that raising animals for food produces large volumes of air pollution? The government's own reports state that "Methane and non-methane volatile organic compounds (VOC) are emitted by…
The British Thoracic Society (BTS) is calling for applicants to join a task and finish group to develop a BTS Sustainability Toolkit for Respiratory Professionals.
Following the publication of…
Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death in children under the age of five. In 2017-19, an estimated 7% ofpaediatricasthma admissions in London were linked to spikes in air pollution.…
A recent UKHACC bulletin signposted to this blog, and associated clean air calculator. I thought they might be useful to network members, both as individuals, and to sign-post patients and colleagues…
SBRI Healthcare - Competition 26 - Stroke
Under this Phase 3 Funding Competition, three challenges have been identified via consultation with clinicians and other stakeholders working in…
The new draft Asthma guideline from NICE, SIGN and BTS is open for consultation until 30.07.24 Please see the draft documents and consultation process at the link below. This is your opportunity to…
The Pharmacy SusNet online event at 7pm on Wednesday 19th June will hear from Dr Aarti Bansal from Greener Practice on practical tips for sustainable high quality low carbon asthma care. Pharmacist…
The British Thoracic Society (BTS) recently published a "Position Statement on Sustainability and the Environment: Climate Change and Lung Health". The BTS explains that this statement "...sets out…
This time next week, we'll be discussing what we can focus on during asthma reviews with our patients. What will help them understand their condition better, take their preventer inhaler, and use the…