Programme
Keynote Address:
The Phenomenology of Breathlessness - Professor Havi Carel, Professor of Philosophy, Bristol University
Breathlessness: the rift between objective measurement and subjective experience

09:00 - 10:00 |
Registration |
10:00 - 10:15 |
Conference opening and Chairs Address |
10:15 - 11:00 |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Phenomenology of Breathlessness Professor Havi Carel, Professor of Philosophy, Bristol University |
11:00 - 11:30 |
COFFEE/TEA BREAK Exhibition and digital poster viewing |
11:30 - 12:30 |
SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - kindly sponsored by Chiesi Ltd Evolving developments in COPD: is it time for a more integrated care? Chair: Dr Fiona Mosgrove, GP and Clinical Lead Grampian Respiratory Improvement Programme Co-chair: Sara Knight, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (Midlothian CRT), Education Champion (ACPRC) Moderators: Anna Alderslade, Regional Network Support (ACPRC) & Carol Montgomery, Treasurer (ACPRC) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Respiratory Consultant and COPD Lead, NHS Lothian This session has been organised and funded by Chiesi and contains promotional content. Chiesi has had no further input into the agenda or the scientific content of the rest of the meeting |
12:30 - 13:30 |
LUNCH BREAK Exhibition and digital poster viewing |
13:30 - 14:15 |
RESEARCH ABSTRACTS 4x 10-minute presentations from abstract submissions followed by Q&A with all speakers Integrating Recent Graduate Experiences into Respiratory Education to Enhance Practice and Employability – Daniel Hammond 129Xe-MRI to assess regional response to personalised airway clearance techniques in children with Primary ciliary dyskinesia– Lynne Schofield Reporting Breathlessness and Emotional Distress: Insights from the Multidimensional Dyspnoea Profile – Charlotte Leonard Physiotherapy in deceased organ donation: A mixed methods study of current practice and perceptions amongst UK-based intensive care physiotherapists – Shannon Saunders |
PRACTICAL SESSION A practical insight in to the use of Virtual Reality (VT) for training purposes This 45-minute session will explore the use of virtual reality (VR) to enhance the education of physiotherapists within the area of inpatient care. Participants will have the opportunity to experience VR content that have been used within clinical education practice and discuss the practicalities of their implementation. |
CRITICAL CARE SESSION |
PAEDIATRICS SESSION |
PRESCRIBING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY: EXPANDING HORIZONS AND IMPROVING OUTCOMES |
PRACTICAL SESSION |
14:15 – 14:40 ICS capabilities framework Gabriella Cork, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Liverpool |
14:15-14:45 Early mobility in PICU: 10 years on Ross Marscheider, PICU Specialist Physiotherapist & Acting Respiratory Team Lead, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow |
14:20 – 14:50 Developing safe prescribing in clinical practice Margot McCulloch, Lead Nurse for Advancing Roles and Non-Medical Prescribing, NHS Lothian |
A practical insight in to the use of Virtual Reality (VT) for training purposes
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14:40 – 15:05 ICU steps active Zoe Van Willigan, Clinical Specialist/Lead Physiotherapy Critical Care, & Rachel K Devlin, Therapy Manager, University Hospital Southampton FT |
14:15-14:45 “Going into battle” the difficulties parents and healthcare providers face in transition Zoe Johnstone, Chartered Physiotherapist, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh |
14:50 -15:05 Empowering Patient Care: My journey in prescribing and its impact on clinical practice Vijay Padmanaban, Lead Advanced Respiratory Physiotherapist Practitioner, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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15:05 – 15:30 Organ donation - what's your decision? Janis Harvey, Consultant Physiotherapist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 15:30 – 15:45 Benefits of implementing a 7-day service Eleanor Joseph, Clinical Specialist in Critical Care, Glenfield Hospital & Clair Martin, Critical Care Champion (ACPRC) |
15:15 – 15:45 The role of physiotherapy in the conservative management of anterior chest wall deformity Ashley Johnstone, Head of Service for Physiotherapy, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow |
15:05 – 15:20 The role of consultant respiratory physiotherapy leading a large pulmonary rehabilitation service, and personal perspective Rachel Williams, Clinical Lead for COPD Winter Project 15:20 - 15:45 Panel Discussion |
15:45- 16:15 |
COFFEE/TEA BREAK Exhibition and digital poster viewing |
PRACTICAL SESSION A practical insight in to the use of Virtual Reality (VR) for training purposes |
16:15-17:15 |
MEMBERS SYMPOSIUM Clear the Way: From Essential Outcomes to Playful Practices, updates in airway clearance Stephanie Mansell, Consultant Physiotherapist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Ema Swingwood, Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Research Fellow, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Emma Raywood, Senior Digital Coach and Respiratory Physiologist |
MEMBERS SYMPOSIUM Bringing patient experience to the forefront as part of recovery after ICU Sian Goddard, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Plymouth Elizabeth King, ICU Follow-up Clinic Lead Physiotherapist, Oxford Carley Turner, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Huddersfield |
MODERATED POSTER DISCUSSION Presentations from accepted abstract submissions |
PRACTICAL SESSION A practical insight in to the use of Virtual Reality (VR) for training purposes |
19:00 - 23:00 |
Pre-dinner drinks & meet your committee Celebration evening with dinner & entertainment provided by the Circassian Ceilidh Band |
Saturday Address:
How to ditch the superhero and be more super-human"
In health and social care currently, many of us are experiencing overwhelming workloads due to unlimited patient demand, lack of funding and staff shortages. Healthcare professionals are often described as 'heros', but when we feel squeezed on all sides, and can't give our patients the time and level of service that they need we beat ourselves up, feel frustrated and guilty which adds to the vicious cycle of stress and overwhelm. In this talk, we'll examine the unhelpful 'hero' mindsets we can find ourselves in, which cause us to ignore our human limits and become exhausted and burned out. We'll explore how to think differently about our professional roles so that we can feel calmer get control of our workload and thrive rather than just survive at work.
Dr Rachel Morris is former GP who now helps doctors and other professionals in high stress, high stakes jobs beat burnout and work happier. Rachel is the host of the Apple Top 100 UK Business Chart podcast ‘You Are Not a Frog’ and creator of the Shapes Toolkit Resilience Training Programme.
08:30 - 08:45 |
COFFEE / TEA Exhibition and digital poster viewing |
08:45 - 09:30 |
SATURDAY ADDRESS How to ditch the super hero and be more super human Dr Rachel Morris, Host of 'You are not a Frog' Podcast & Former GP |
09:30 - 10:00 |
EDITORIAL BOARD SESSION SIM training publications Steph Mansell, Consultant Physiotherapist and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Breathing Pattern Disorder Izzie Easton, Senior Lecturer of Sport Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex Inspiratory Muscle Training Tim Jenkins, Research Physiotherapist in critical care and pulmonary rehabilitation, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals |
10:00 - 10:30 |
COFFEE / TEA Exhibition and digital poster viewing Prescribing Resistance Exercise Case-based practical workshop focusing on developing personalised, individualised and targeted programmes. Delegates will explore the benefits of goal setting and focused prescribing of resistance exercise to progress patients through pulmonary rehabilitation. Sessions will run every 15 minutes throughout the coffee & lunch breaks. Places will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Case studies focusing on the application of strength and conditioning principles in prescribing exercise programs designed to meet patient-specific activity goals within Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The case studies will highlight: · Structured and Accessible Processes: Simple, step-by-step principles that can be applied to create exercise programmes that allow patient to achieve their goals · Intensity Tailored to Outcomes: Strategies for determining efficient exercise intensity and ensuring optimal improvements throughout pulmonary rehabilitation. · Progression and Regression of Exercises: Approaches for gradually increasing exercise difficulty as the patient progresses, while also offering modifications to ensure safety and accommodate those who may require adaption of exercises due to other co-morbidities. Rhia Micklewright, Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist, University Hospital Birmingham & Stuart Lightfoot, Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy Lead Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham |
10:30 - 11:30 |
LIGHTNING TALKS 8 x 5 minute presentations contributed by conference attendees |
LIGHTNING TALKS 8 X 5 minute presentations contributed by conference attendees |
MODERATED POSTER DISCUSSION Presentations from accepted abstract submissions |
11:30 - 13:00 |
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS Bronchiectasis: The Rise of Sputum |
SURGICAL SESSION Enhanced recovery after surgery: the patient pathway |
SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM Use of IPPB in airway management |
11:30 – 11:45 How patient experiences can shape management of bronchiectasis Donna Heilweil (patient perspective) |
11:30 – 11:50 Prehab; guidance and implementation Rachel Gibson, Advanced Physiotherapist – Surgery & Gemma Kindness, Project Manager for Cancer Prehabilitation, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals |
Stephanie Mansell, Consultant Physiotherapist and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Kirstin Cleary, Physiotherapy Team Lead for Critical Care and Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh This session has been organised and funded by Air Liquide and contains promotional content. Air Liquide has had no further input into the agenda or the scientific content of the rest of the meeting. |
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11:45 – 12:15 A new ERA for Bronchiectasis James Chalmers, Clinical Lecturer, Respiratory Medicine. Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee |
11:50 – 12:10 Post-operative pathway Katie Taylor, Team Lead Physiotherapist (Surgery), Royal Hospital, Liverpool |
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12:15 – 12:45 Managing Bronchiectasis outside of the clinic Clair Yerramasu, Advanced Practitioner & Lead Clinician for NHS Lothian's MidLothian Community Respiratory Team |
12:10 – 12:30 PrERAS – joining the dots Angie Balfour, RN/Team Lead ERAS, Stoma and prehabilitation (Surgery dept) and Chair ERAS Society Nurse & AHP Group, NHS Lothian |
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Debate: Is exercise an Airway Clearance Technique? For: Lisa Morrison, Principal Physiotherapist, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow Against: Pamela Vaughn, Principal Physiotherapist in Respiratory Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary |
12:30 – 13:00 Panel Discussion |
13:00 - 13:45 |
LUNCH BREAK Exhibition and digital poster viewing Prescribing Resistance Exercise Case-based practical workshop focusing on developing personalised, individualised and targeted programmes. Delegates will explore the benefits of goal setting and focused prescribing of resistance exercise to progress patients through pulmonary rehabilitation. Rhia Micklewright, Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist, University Hospital Birmingham & Stuart Lightfoot, Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy Lead Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham |
13:45 - 14:45 |
MEMBERS SYMPOSIUM Breathing Pattern Disorder (BrPD): spreading the word, but are we opening Pandora’s Box? Fiona Schreuder, Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Wales Lizzie Grillo, Advanced Physiotherapist/NIHR Clinical Fellow, National Heart & Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London Shaazia Khatri, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Carolyn Bell, Respiratory Physiotherapist, NHS Lanarkshire Izzie Easton, Senior Lecturer of Sport Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex |
SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM Embracing Innovation: High velocity therapy as a Breakthrough Alternative to NIV for Acute Exacerbation of COPD Robyn Mason International Senior Clinical Education Manager, Vapotherm Ben Tonks Therapy Team Lead, Bradford Royal Infirmary This session has been organised and funded by Vapotherm UK and contains promotional content. Vapotherm has had no further input into the agenda or the scientific content of the rest of the meeting. |
IMPROVING DELIVERY OF CARE 13:45 – 14:00 Delivering education: literacy, gender, and deprivation Professor Nicola Roberts, Associate Professor, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University 14:00 – 14:15 Reasonable adjustments for LD Anna Alderslade, Clinical Projects Manager, NHS England & Regional Network Support, ACPRC 14:15 – 14:30 Tailoring services to local need Ashwin Bhat, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Royal Stoke University Hospital & Newsletter Editor, ACPRC 14:30 – 14:45 Panel Discussion |
14:45 - 15:30 |
CLOSING SESSION The Cheyne Gang – Sing to Breath
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Closing comments & Prizes |
Friday
CRITICAL CARE SESSION |
PAEDIATRICS SESSION |
14:15 – 14:40 ICS capabilities framework Gabriella Cork |
14:15-14:45 Early mobility in PICU: 10 years on Ross Marscheider |
14:40 – 15:05 ICU steps active Zoe Van Willigan & Rachel K Devlin |
14:15-14:45 “Going into battle” the difficulties parents and healthcare providers face in transition Zoe Johnstone |
15:05 – 15:30 Organ donation - what's your decision? Janis Harvey 15:30 – 15:45 Benefits of implementing a 7-day service Eleanor Joseph & Clair Martin |
15:15 – 15:45 The role of physiotherapy in the conservative management of anterior chest wall deformity Ashley Johnstone |
Saturday:
11:30 -13:00 |
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS Bronchiectasis: The Rise of Sputum |
SURGICAL SESSION Enhanced recovery after surgery: the patient pathway |
11:30 – 11:45 How patient experiences can shape management of bronchiectasis Donna Heliweil (patient perspective) |
11:30 – 11:50 Prehab; guidance and implementation Rachel Gibson, Advanced Physiotherapist – Surgery & Gemma Kindness, Project Manager for Cancer Prehabilitation, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals |
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11:45 – 12:15 A new ERA for Bronchiectasis James Chalmers, Clinical Lecturer, Respiratory Medicine. Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee |
11:50 – 12:10 Post-operative pathway Katie Taylor, Team Lead Physiotherapist (Surgery), Royal Hospital, Liverpool |
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12:15 – 12:45 Managing Bronchiectasis outside of the clinic Clair Yerramasu, Advanced Practitioner & Lead Clinician for NHS Lothian's MidLothian Community Respiratory Team |
12:10 – 12:30 PrERAS – joining the dots Angie Balfour, RN/Team Lead ERAS, Stoma and prehabilitation (Surgery dept) and Chair ERAS Society Nurse & AHP Group, NHS Lothian |
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Debate: Is exercise an Airway Clearance Technique? For: Lisa Morrison, Principal Physiotherapist, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow Against: Pamela Vaughn, Principal Physiotherapist in Respiratory Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary |
12:30 – 13:00 Panel Discussion |
- Member led symposium Sessions
- Research Abstracts
- Lightning Talks
- Moderated poster discussions
Offering a practical insight into the use of Virtual Reality (VR) for training purposes.
This 45-minute session will explore the use of virtual reality (VR) to enhance the education of physiotherapists within the area of inpatient care. Participants will have the opportunity to experience VR content that have been used within clinical education practice and discuss the practicalities of their implementation.
The sessions will be delivered by two members from the faculty of the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre (TSCSC) base at Nottingham University Hospitals, NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham
Prescribing Resistance Exercise:
Case-based practical workshop focusing on developing personalised, individualised and targeted programmes. Delegates will explore the benefits of goal setting and focused prescribing of resistance exercise to progress through pulmonary rehabilitation.
Sessions will run every 15 minutes throughout the coffee & lunch breaks. Places will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Case studies focusing on the application of strength and conditioning principles in prescribing exercise programs designed to meet patient-specific activity goals within Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The case studies will highlight:
· Structured and Accessible Processes: Simple, step-by-step principles that can be applied to create exercise programmes that allow patient to achieve their goals
· Intensity Tailored to Outcomes: Strategies for determining efficient exercise intensity and ensuring optimal improvements throughout pulmonary rehabilitation.
· Progression and Regression of Exercises: Approaches for gradually increasing exercise difficulty as the patient progresses, while also offering modifications to ensure safety and accommodate those who may require adaption of exercises due to other co-morbidities.
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The ACPRC gratefully acknowledges sponsorship of all companies who purchase an exhibition stand at the conference. None of them have any input into the programme content or the planning of the conference, with the exception of those sessions highlighted for which the sponsoring companies are fully responsible.