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It takes place at Byker pool and the sessions are run on a Monday and Wednesday 1.30-3.00pm for a total of 8 weeks.

There are 2 components to the sessions.

1. Education comprising of inhaler technique,relaxation, smoking cessation,lung pathology,CBT,sputum clearance,exacerbation management and welfare rights.

2. Exercise.

Following this a maintenance session will be offered, this is run once a week on a Monday 3.00-4.00pm and again is run for 8 weeks. Patients are then encouraged to participate in life long exercise. ]]> http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080910-120015 Gillian Elder Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:00:15 GMT http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/comments.php?y=08&m=09&entry=entry080910-120015 Respiratory Education Forum . Tuesday 13th January 2009 http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080909-145925
The session on January 13th 2009 will be on LTOT.

The forum starts with lunch at 12 midday and then a 30 minute session at 12.30pm. We meet at the molineux PCT building room 2. This is very informal and a great chance to get together and have a round table discussion relating to the topic or any other matters relating to respiratory medicine.

The forum is for all healthcare professionals who have an interest in respiratory care.

Look forward to seeing you all there. ]]> http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080909-145925 Gillian Elder Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:59:25 GMT http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/comments.php?y=08&m=09&entry=entry080909-145925 Your Messages. http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080906-132349 http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080906-132349 Gillian Elder Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:23:49 GMT http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/comments.php?y=08&m=09&entry=entry080906-132349 COPD Diploma Level 3 http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080630-143811
The study day on Thursday 13th November 2008 emphasised the level of work everyone had put in.

On Friday 14th November 2008 all delegates sat their exam and now eveyone is waiting results.

The next Diploma is planned for February 2009. If anyone would like any information please contact me via messages below.

Gill Elder]]> http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/index.php?entry=entry080630-143811 Gillian Elder Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:38:11 GMT http://www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk/comments.php?y=08&m=06&entry=entry080630-143811