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.…
Hello everyone. My name is Kim Masker and I am an OT and certified hand therapist in the US. I am President Elect of the American Society of Hand Therapists and wanted to introduce myself. I'm excited…
Hi I have been given responsibility for writing a new policy on the use of our therapeutic kitchens. Looking at others and existing policies, their is unquestioning use of multiple disposable PPE…
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…
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…
Doctors Association UK is concerned about whether doctors should lose their licence to practice if they protest about climate change. Please fill in the survey if you…
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…