Public Health England campaign Public Health England will be running a “Be Clear on Cancer campaign” focusing on the respiratory symptoms of a persistent cough and inappropriate breathlessness to encourage people with these symptoms to see their doctor.

This year's European Respiratory  Society (ERS) international Congress is being held at ExCel in London 3-7 September.

UKLCC Lung Cancer Survey - Survey deadline extended to 11 July 2016

Assessment and diagnosis

After 20 years as an Editor of the Society's journal – initially as an Assistant Editor, then Deputy Editor, and the last 6 years as Joint Editor-in-Chief,  Dr Paul Stephenson will be retiring on December 31st this year, as  Joint Editor-in-Chief,   npj Primary C

An opinion sheet detailing the signs and symptoms every healthcare professional should be aware of, including red flag symptoms, to aid the diagnosis of lung cancer in primary care

This document has been superseded by the PCRS Fit to Care Framework wich provides concise information based on three different professional levels of standard, advanced and expert irrespective of professional role.

This is a new opportunity for 2016-17 and is now open for applications. 

LTC and respiratory IT support systems

An opinion sheet providing information and advice on assessing fitness to fly for passengers with lung disease

This opinion sheet provides simple guidance for GPs on those respiratory conditions which are seen rarely in priumary care but which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lung disease

This opinion sheet outlines the fundamentals for the diagnosis and management of sleep apnoea in primary care

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