The National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP), is a project in England and Wales that aims to improve the quality of care for patients with respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. 

In this episode, Dr Charlie Addy is joined by the senior clinical lead at NRAP, Professor Tom Wilkinson. They discuss his role and how NRAP supports clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

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Mesothelioma is a rare type of lung cancer, typically caused by Asbestos inhalation and commonly starting in the lining around the lungs.  Join our host Professor Robin Condliffe as he chats with Professor Dean Fennell to discuss the exciting developments in treatment and genetic testing. 

Professor Fennell, Director of the Mesothelioma Research Programme at the University of Leicester, is the world’s leading researcher in the field of mesothelioma, linking scientific discovery to practice-changing clinical trials and the improvement of patient outcomes. 

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In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic hit the global population, causing lockdowns and economic instability, overwhelming hospitals and healthcare workers, and resulting in over 7 million deaths to date.

In this episode Dr Charlie Addy sits down with distinguished respiratory physician and immunologist Professor Peter Openshaw CBE to discuss the lessons learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic, future pandemic preparations and how to better protect patients and healthcare systems.

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COPD is the second most common cause for hospital admission and the third leading cause of death worldwide. Our host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks with Professor Nick Hart to discuss barriers to treatment and the latest research in this debilitating disease. 

Professor Hart is a renowned clinical and research leader who directed the critical care response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary respiratory physician to the previous prime minister, Boris Johnson. 

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Welcome to Part Two of our exciting two-part Summer Meeting special episode. Hosts Dr Charlie Addy and Professor Robin Condliffe are joined by Dr Karl Sylvester and Dr William McConnell in person at the Manchester Convention Complex. 

Join for a conversation on the role of the healthcare scientist, followed by a dive into tech and integrated care in Dorset. 

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In Part One of our exciting 2-part Summer Meeting special episode, hosts Dr Charlie Addy and Professor Robin Condliffe speak to 2 incredible guests in person at the 2025 Summer Meeting.
You will hear a discussion of harm reduction in tobacco dependency with Professor Caitlin Notley and a look to the role of a Training Programme Director with Dr Hilary Tedd.  

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In this episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast, we are joined by Professor Jenni Quint to discuss the launch of the new Respiratory Data Science Catalyst. Professor Quint highlights the importance of improving how respiratory health data is collected, linked, and analysed to better understand diseases like asthma, COPD, and ILD. 

The Catalyst aims to transform the use of health data in respiratory research, enabling faster, smarter insights to support prevention, earlier diagnosis, and improved care.  

Listen in to hear how this ambitious national initiative will support researchers, clinicians and policymakers in tackling one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges. 

Find out more about the Respiratory Data Science Catalyst: www.hdruk.ac.uk/respiratory-data-science-catalyst/ 

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When a respiratory patient moves from in-patient to home-based care, support is required from the breadth of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the transition is smooth and patient focused. 

Join us as we chat with Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson about the importance of a diverse and co-ordinated care plan, and the challenges faced when weaning patients with complex ventilation. 

Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson is a Respiratory Physiotherapist and Chair of the BTS Critical Care, Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation Advisory Group.  

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Recorded in October 2024

In this episode, we speak with Professor Onn Min Kon about the evolving landscape of tuberculosis (TB) in the UK. As an expert in respiratory medicine, he shares insights including the key challenges, recent developments and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequalities on TB care.

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In this episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast, Dr Martin Allen, British Thoracic Society Trustee and national respiratory lead for GIRFT - Getting it Right First Time, joins Professor Robin Condliffe to discuss the importance of coding and tariffs in respiratory care.

Dr Allen shares his journey into respiratory medicine, what fuels his passion for the specialty, and his current priorities as BTS lead for coding in respiratory care. He explains key concepts such as coding activity and National Tariffs/Best Practice Tariffs, shedding light on how it impacts the wider healthcare system.

This episode highlights why accurate coding is vital for ensuring respiratory services receive appropriate resources and how clinicians can engage with coding to enhance their practice.

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