Rising-Risk COPD: How to Spot the “Hidden” Patients Before the Next Hospital Admission
There's a patient somewhere in your ICB who will be admitted with acute COPD exacerbation in the next three months. Right now, they're probably at…
From Policy to Pathways: What the NHS 10-Year Health Plan Could Mean for Respiratory Care
The NHS 10-Year Health Plan landed with all the weight you’d expect from a document meant to reshape the health service. But for those working…
Beyond the Buffet: Moving Life Sciences from “Sponsor” to “Solutions Partner” in Respiratory Care
There's a familiar pattern at respiratory care events across the UK. Life Sciences companies arrive with branded tote bags, sponsor the lunch, and leave business…
Equity in Every Breath: Tackling the Hidden Disparities in UK Respiratory Care
When we talk about respiratory health in the UK, we're not all breathing the same air: and we're certainly not all receiving the same care.…
Virtual Wards or Digital Decorations? Making Remote COPD Care Actually Work
Virtual wards are everywhere in NHS strategic plans right now. Remote monitoring for COPD patients sounds brilliant on paper: reduce readmissions, cut bed pressures, keep…
The Spirometry Bottleneck: Why Quality-Assured Testing Is the Unsung Hero of Respiratory Care in 2026
If you've spent any time working in respiratory care over the past two years, you've probably heard spirometry described as both "essential" and "underutilised" in…
The Blue Inhaler Trap: Why "Just a Quick Puff" Can Hide Poor Asthma Control
Medical Disclaimer: This article provides general information about asthma management and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are experiencing severe breathlessness,…
From Data to Better Breathing: What UK Respiratory Metrics Matter Most in 2026?
In 2026, every Integrated Care System in England is tracking respiratory data. The question is no longer whether we're measuring: it's whether we're measuring the…
Bridging the Gap: How Life Sciences Can Support NHS Respiratory Recovery
The phrase "Life Sciences partnership" can make people wary: and for good reason. When done badly, it looks like commercial interest dressed up as collaboration.…
Data-Driven Decisions: Using NHS Metrics to Improve Respiratory Outcomes
In respiratory care, the gap between what we know and what we do is often measured in data we're not quite using yet. The NHS…