| 9:20 AM - 10:15 AM | Chair’s opening remarks followed by: Perimenopause and me
- Understanding perimenopause, typical age of onset and common symptoms
- The role of self-care, including mindfulness and stress management, in symptom control
- Management options including lifestyle approaches, HRT and non-hormonal treatments
- Recognising the impact of perimenopause on physical health, mood, sleep and work
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| 10:25 AM - 11:10 AM | Escalating treatment in Asthma before secondary care referral
- Understand the current burden of Asthma in the UK
- Identify effective Asthma management strategies
- Implement evidence-based treatment protocols
This session has been organised and funded by Chiesi Ltd and contains promotional content. For UK Healthcare Professionals Only. |
| 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM | Transforming COPD care: From evidence to impact with real-world data This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca and is intended for UK HCPs only. |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Contraception updates and best practice
- Recent guidance updates and changes in contraceptive care within primary care settings
- Applying UKMEC criteria confidently to support safe and effective prescribing decisions
- Improving access to contraception and ensuring consistent care across services
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| 1:10 PM - 1:55 PM | Recognising and managing allergic asthma
- Identifying common allergic asthma triggers including pollen, dust mites, pets and mould
- Recognising symptoms, assessing control and monitoring impact on daily activities
- Managing common comorbidities including allergic rhinitis, eczema and seasonal allergies
- Supporting patients with inhaler technique, trigger avoidance and personalised management plans
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| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Assessing and managing sleep problems in practice
- Recognising common sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing and restless legs
- Assessing contributing factors such as lifestyle, medications and respiratory issues
- Practical interventions: sleep hygiene, behavioural strategies and referral pathways for specialist support
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Cervical screening - practical tips for nurses
- Performing cervical smears safely and effectively, including patient positioning and technique
- Managing difficult or incomplete samples and infection control considerations
- Supporting patients through the procedure, explaining results, and promoting adherence to follow-up
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