Chiesi's Shish Patel on COPD, the climate and improving care

Supporting patients to breathe easier - South East London ICS

A new project is helping patients with lung conditions get the care they need. Natalie Parker (pictured right) is a social prescribing link worker (SPLW) based with the St Thomas’ Hospital respiratory team – one of only a handful in the country working in a hospital setting. Her role is to support patients who are struggling to access their pulmonary rehabilitation appointments for a variety of reasons, whether that’s physical health problems th…

How Ignition funding supported a feasibility study to improve COPD treatment - Vivensa Foundation

Dr Timothy Harries is a GP and Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Population of Health Sciences at King’s College London. He was among our first Ignition Fund awardees in 2024 and used the funding to test the feasibility of a community pharmacy blood test for COPD, which will inform a larger study. He says, “This study has provided a valuable insight into the feasibility of potential enhanced collaborative working between community pharmacis…

Chiesi's Shish Patel on COPD, the climate and improving care

Discover the link between COPD, respiratory care & climate impact in this EMJ GOLD podcast with Shish Patel, Chiesi UK.