ABOUT US
Our Mission
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To provide a platform for learning/sharing resource for respiratory clinicians
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To provide an opportunity to share innovative & best practice
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To influence current and future practice in London
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To provide an opportunity to collaborate on projects
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To motivate and engage with fellow clinicians and provide peer support
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To support standardisation of practice, aiming for an equitable service across London
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To support and champion the work of the national respiratory organisations such as BTS, PCRS, ARNS and ACPRC.
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To work with local Universities and research platforms such as Academic Health Sciences.
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To work in collaboration with the British Lung Foundation to support respiratory patients in London and provide expert advice as requested
What is PLAN?
PLAN is a non profit group providing a platform for respiratory healthcare professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, OTs, pharmacists, physicians and all other members of the multidisciplinary team) to share ideas and good practice.
PLAN aims to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of the services delivered to respiratory patients throughout London.
PLAN supports healthcare professionals to influence commissioning and service development of respiratory services throughout London through feedback to local Respiratory Strategy Groups/Networks/CCG's.
What is PLAN?
PLAN is a non profit group providing a platform for respiratory healthcare professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, OTs, pharmacists, physicians and all other members of the multidisciplinary team) to share ideas and good practice.
PLAN aims to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of the services delivered to respiratory patients throughout London.
PLAN supports healthcare professionals to influence commissioning and service development of respiratory services throughout London through feedback to local Respiratory Strategy Groups/Networks/CCG's.
Our Partners
Pan London Airways Network
Inspiring change for healthier lungs
LATEST NEWS
September 10, 2017
We are excited to announce the agenda for our Winter Meeting on Wednesday 15th November 2017 12-5pm at the Royal College of General Practitioners near Euston.
The meeting will begin with a networking lunch from midday, followed by presentations:
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The bur...
September 10, 2017
The Pan London Airways Network (PLAN) is a free educational platform for clinicians working in the field of respiratory medicine across London. The aim of the network is to share innovative and best practice, to drive the quality improvement of respiratory care across...
June 22, 2017
Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes are empowering, life-enhancing programmes, which support patients to live well and do more despite their chronic lung disease. Pulmonary Rehab is a high value, cost-effective intervention. But we don't ned to tell you that!...
May 28, 2017
There is increasing evidence that Singing for Lung Health (SLH) can improve general health and wellbeing, especially in those with a lung condition, by teaching a better understanding of breath control through the use of the voice. The first hospital based SLH programm...
May 28, 2017
The development of the 44 Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) at the end of last year was a direct response to help us deliver the NHS Five Year Forward View in a population and system wide approach. They also reflect the times we are living in and the enorm...
May 11, 2017
Wow, 2016 has been a really exciting year for the Pan London Airways Network. Thank you to all our members for your continued support. In 2016 the number of PLAN members increased, as did the number of members attending the two networking events, which is fantastic. Bo...
May 2, 2017
The BLF have launched a new campaign to improve the care and support received by people with lung disease and prevent more people developing a lung condition. It’s one of the boldest campaigns they’ve ever run, but it’s critical for the 12 million who have been diagnos...
May 1, 2017
We are excited to announce the release of the first Pan London Airways Network Newsletter, an exciting development within the PLAN network. The aim of this newsletter is to highlight to our PLAN members events, service development and innovative practice going on aroun...