| ARNS:
The Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists - aims to promote a higher level of respiratory nursing practice |  |
| ARTP - Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology
ARTP is the sole professional organisation for practitioners working in clinical respiratory physiology and technology within the United Kingdom |  |
| Asthma UK:
Charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma |  |
| Asbestos.com:
The Mesothelioma Centre offers the most comprehensive and current information on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma |  |
| Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology:
Organisation for practitioners working in clinical respiratory physiology and technology within the UK |  |
| British Lung Foundation:
Charity formed to support people affected by lung disease Information on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) |  |
| British Thoracic Society:
Charity to improve the care of people with respiratory disorders |  |
| Department of Health:
Public health, adult social care and the NHS |  |
| Education for Health;
Charity to focus on the education of health professionals as a key factor in improving patient health and quality of life |  |
| Expert Patients Programme:
Offers the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions |
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| GOLD:
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease works with health care professionals and public health officials to raise awareness of COPD |  |
| Lung & Asthma Information Agency:
Small academic unit with St George's University of London, providing epidemiological data on lung disease and allergies |  |
| Impress:
Improving and integrating respiratory services in the NHS. Joint initiative between The British Thoracic Society and the Primary Care Respiratory Society |  |
| Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
Dedicated to serving mesothelioma victims and their families
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| NHS Choices:
Information for patients about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |  |
| NHS Evidence:
Clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practice. Managed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) |  |
| NICE:
Independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health |  |
| NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement:
Transforms good ideas into workable solutions for an improving NHS |  |
| Patient.co.uk:
Comprehensive health information as provided by GPs and nurses to patients during consultations |  |
| PCRS- Primary Care Respiratory Society:
Inpiring best practice in respiratory care |  |
| PROMs: - Patient Reported Outcome Measures:
Findings of these questionnaires will be used to improve outcomes for patients |  |
| Respiratory Education UK:
Charity supporting the development and delivery of respiratory services across primary and secondary care |  |
| Royal College of Physicians:
An organisation that engages in physician development and raising standards in patient care |  |
| Skills for Health:
The Sector Skills Council for health.They help the whole UK health sector develop a more skilled and flexible workforce |  |
| The Health Foundation:
An independent charity working to continuously improve the quality of healthcare in the UK |  |
| The National Council for Palliative Care:
Umbrella charity for all those involved in palliative, end of life and hospice care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland |  |