Alison Armstrong
@AlisonArmstron
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Nurse Consultant in a regional ventilation service. Passionate about promoting independence and assuring good life quality in this complex patient group.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Joined August 2015
🌟 BTS membership: your gateway to professional growth 🌟 Enjoy discounted access to events, shape national respiratory guidelines, and connect with a passionate community of clinicians. 🔗 Join now: https://t.co/JYa5C49uoV
#RespiratoryHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment
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@BreasMedical are in Edinburgh today for our latest #AirwayClearance study day. Huge thanks to Liam Campbell (Aintree) and Ema Swingwood (Bristol) - two amazing speakers to take us through today’s agenda 🙂 #MIE #LVR #NIV #IPPB #MPV #Clearo #Nippy4 #Vivo123
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Save the date for the 17th National RISCI conference on 27th March 2026. Calls to register will occur soon. For further information please email sft.risciconference2026@nhs.net #risci2026
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If you are an HMV user with a disability which isn't obvious, did you know airlines provide assistance free of charge when flying from/to a UK airport? Services include airport assistance, help through security, and boarding support. For more info
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Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone,
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Join the @asthmalunguk Ventilation support group meeting on Monday 6 October at 3pm when we’ll be discussing financial planning for HMV users and carers with experts from the Citizens Advice Bureau. To sign up https://t.co/bYHiEjd2jO please share
asthmaandlung.org.uk
An online support group for those using home ventilation on a regular basis with talks from specialist healthcare providers, pulmonary rehab specialists and dietitians.
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Not an ARNS member? Our shortened application form makes it even easier to join ARNS as a member! Click here to join - https://t.co/WfHGLXi1NK
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Join this free webinar where a group of our expert advisors will simulate the case discussions that take place as part of the service provided by our MDR-TB Clinical Advice Service. 📅 21 Oct 👉 https://t.co/9npBdzkxNx
#Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #TB #Respiratory
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Members - have your say! Council Members play a key role in shaping our direction and strategy, ensuring that our work reflects the needs and priorities of respiratory professionals. Deadline: Tuesday 16 September, Midnight. 👉 https://t.co/f1caR4cvEw
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Please share the opportunity below with your HMV patients, to help shape the future of care delivery!
Clinical Research Collaboration and supported by @EuroRespSoc has launched an important new survey which aims to shape future patient care. If you are an HMV or CPAP user and want to find out how you can take part go to https://t.co/IDZpUJlGlk.
#addinglifetoyears #Respiratory
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Important new blog post: SMA Awareness Month: Personal reflections on mouthpiece ventilation Check it out! 👍 @suzanneglover0 @KirstyLiddiard1 @PathfindersNMA @HMViPGroup @SMA_UK_ @MDUK_News
https://t.co/qjmFNesWwy
sheffield.ac.uk
By Dr Suzanne Glover, Lead Community Researcher and Research Associate
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🎓 Sharpen your clinical expertise with our short courses Developed and led by respiratory specialists, our courses provide practical tools to improve patient care. 👉 https://t.co/eJBkXSlB9t
#RespiratoryHealth #BTSShortCourses
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Navigating relationships and intimacy as an HMV user can be difficult. If you need some guidance on this sensitive area we're developing a section on our website, speaking to other ventilation users about their experiences. Go to https://t.co/IN4Tz3n0A1.
#addinglifetoyear
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Breas UK are running some #AirwayClearance Study Days in 2025, with some fantastic speakers lined up. The first confirmed dates are Edinburgh (18th Oct), and Birmingham (29th Nov). Click here to sign up🙂 https://t.co/G8SYk5SOX4
#Clearo #IPPB #MIE #LVR #respisbest @TheACPRC
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With 16 years of experience in tracheostomy care, physiotherapist Paul Twose shines a light on the importance of holistic care in tracheostomy patients. Discover more in our most recent feature article 👉 https://t.co/vw4cvBMMDJ
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Whether you missed out on the @asthmalunguk ventilation support group meeting on air travel, or you're planning a holiday later in the year, @HMViP Chair, @AlisonArmstron shares how to plan for air travel with HMV. To view go to https://t.co/jJm01Ywvc4
#addinglifetoyears
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Do you use #ventilation (bipap/trach/NIV)? Are you interested in theatre? Are you within reach of London? Would you like to work on, or star in, a new adaption of Romeo & Juliet while adding to research on what it means to be ventilated? Find out more at https://t.co/PR9nj2MdIJ
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Agree @AlisonArmstron we need to lobby our MP’s to reduce the huge expense for patients who need oxygen to fly Great tips on flying for patients who need home ventilation Plan well in advance @asthmalunguk @msovani
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#proud ☺️
Great article from @NewcastleHosps on @AlisonArmstron becoming the first non-medical winner of the ‘Golden Bronch’! Congratulations again Alison! #RespIsBest @northeastHMV 🫁🫁 https://t.co/k1uJEkS7jP
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Ahead of the @asthmalunguk Ventilation Support Meeting on 4 August, Cath from @PathfindersNMA shares some tips. To see the full film go to https://t.co/jJm01Ywvc4. To register for the event https://t.co/LOehyckXYV
#addinglifetoyears
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This is a must attend session for patients on HMV, their careers & families as well as clinicians looking after these patients. @asthmalunguk @HMViPGroup @AlisonArmstron @BTSrespiratory
The next A&LUK Ventilation Support meeting is on 4th August. If you're planning to travel now, or in the future, this topic will be one not to miss! @AlisonArmstron will be talking HMV travel checklists and planning. To sign up go to https://t.co/LOehyclvOt
#addinglifetoyears
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