EQUIP is a simple modular-based tool for practices, clinical commissioning groups, health boards and other groups working in primary care respiratory medicine.  This module focuses on reducing admissions and unscheduled care in asthma and COPD.

A protocol which provides advice and guidance to nurses and healthcare professionals working in primary care on how to deal with acute exacerbations of COPD; The Microsoft WordTM version has been produced to allow for local adaptation s

A protocol providing practical guidance on the routine assessment and review of people with COPD.  Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.

This protocol outlines the procedures for conducting routine spirometry in COPD in primary care.  Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.

This opinion sheet provides concise advice, based on current international (GOLD) and UK guidelines, on the management of stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This opinion sheet provides a summary of the key aspects of managing exacerbtions of COPD in primary care including a sample self management plan

A summary of the NICE guideline for the management of COPD, highlighting the key aspects relevant to primary care.

This opinion sheet aims to provide information on the key components of a structured review for patients with COPD

This opinion sheet provides advice for people with COPD on how to promote self-care and enable patients to self-manage more effectively

This opinion sheet describes hospital-at-home services which provide treatment and support for patients allowing provision of care in the comfort of their own environment.

An opinion sheet outlining the key aspects for differential diagnosis of patients presenting with breathlessness

This opinion sheet provides a summary detailing the reasons for pulmonary rehabilitation, its benefits to patients and advice on how to start a programme of pulmonary rehabilitation in primary care

A short guide to the use of self-management plans in the management and control of exacerbations of COPD in primary care

This opinion sheet provides a short introduction to the use of spirometry in primary care  

This checklist is an aide memoire for the conduct of routine assessment and review of patients with COPD. It should be used together with other materials produced by the PCRS-UK, available from the resources section of this site.