Education
Edge Hill's Faculty of Health is committed to providing innovative and diverse programmes for individuals working in or seeking to work in the health and social care settings.
Edge Hill University is the largest institution of its type in the Northern half of Britain.
Skills for Health works with employers and other stakeholders to ensure that those working in the sector are equipped with the right skills to support the development and delivery of healthcare services.
TTMed (Timely Topics in Medicine)-Respiratory. Your complete Respiratory Portal used by specialist physicians, general practitioners, students and patients to stay abreast of the latest advances in the respiratory field.
Health Organisations
Allergy UK is the countries leading national medical Charity dealing with allergy. We can help you by providing up to date information on all aspects of allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity.
The Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology is the sole professional organisation in the UK for practitioners working in clinical respiratory physiology and technology.
A Charity dedicated to the 5.2 million people with Asthma in the UK. Partake in active campaigns & research.
The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. The charity focuses its resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and works in a variety of ways (including funding world-class research) to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease in the future. For further information, call the helpline 08458 50 50 20. Free publications on a broad range of topics - either by calling the helpline, or by following the link above
The BNF provides UK healthcare professionals with authoritative and practical information on the selection and clinical use of medicines in a clear, concise and accessible manner.
British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology
The BSACI is a relatively small and friendly society comprised of dedicated professionals trying to improve the lives of people with a wide range of debilitating diseases.
Founded in 1990, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) is a non-profit making, international medical organisation with over 7,000 members from 100 countries. It is the biggest society in Europe in its field.
National Institute Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
The specialist collection addresses a wide range of topics relating to the health and well being of individuals with respiratory problems or concerns. It is primarily aimed at professionals, but it is hoped that it will be of value to anyone seeking high quality information relating to respiratory health and diseases.
This website provides a wide range of information and resources for patients receiving or about to receive home oxygen therapy, their carers, and the general public.
The General Practice Airways Group (GPIAG)
The General Practice Airways Group (GPIAG) is an independent charity representing primary care health professionals interested in delivering the best standards of respiratory care.
Offers a range of products from three core areas –medical Kit Bags, Medical ID and Translation Cards. All their products have been designed to encourage you to have the appropriate medication and identification with you at all times in a safe and secure manner.
Hospitals
Aintree Hospitals NHS Trust was established on 1st April 1992 under the NHS Community Care Act 1990. It is a large, complex organisation providing acute health care to a population of 330,000 in North Merseyside and surrounding areas.
Our clinical service is the busiest of its kind in the UK, and the birthplace of specific occupational challenge testing. With over 20 years of experience, it is the longest-established unit for the investigation of occupational asthma in Europe.
Support Groups
Association of Respiratory Care Nurses
The Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS) exists to promote a higher level of respiratory nursing practice through leadership, education and professional development and to influence the direction of respiratory nursing care.
The Working in Partnership Programme
The Working in Partnership Programme (WIPP) was established under the new General Medical Services (GMS) contract to support general practice with workload and capacity issues.