Education

The events listed below are for staff only. If you have any events you would like to be included on this page please forward to tay.respiratorymcn@nhs.scot

Present Education:

Respiratory MCN Online Education Programme May - June 2026

The Tayside Respiratory MCN Education Online Programme is a flexible learning initiative designed for staff working across primary, secondary and community care. It supports healthcare professionals in developing their knowledge and skills in respiratory care through accessible, expert-led online sessions. Covering key topics aligned with current best practice, the programme offers opportunities for both foundational learning and ongoing professional development. With the convenience of remote access, participants can build clinical confidence while fitting learning around busy schedules. Please see the attached document for full details of upcoming sessions and how to join.

Respiratory MCN Online Programme

Links to Recorded Education Sessions May-June 2026 - Staff Only

COPD Patient Review Template for Primary Care - 11th May 2026
Respiratory Formulary Update - 14th May 2026
Asthma Adults Update - Severe Asthma Pathway - 19th May 2026
Asthma in Schools - 21st May 2026


Respiratory MCN Peer Group Sessions 2026
Our Peer Group Sessions are proving very popular.
Please see attached leaflet regarding further sessions this year.
Please remember, YOU MUST sign up to be able to access these sessions.

Peer Group Sessions 2026

Past Education:

Community Health Support Service - Awareness Sessions:
These awareness sessions are regarding the new Community Health Support Service (previously Hospital 2 Home).
The most recent session can be viewed here (video).
To sign up to a future session, please review the flyer for dates and how to sign up.

Respiratory Forums:
20th November 2024, Steele Theatre, Perth Royal Infirmary
4th December 2024, Gannochy Theatre, Ninewells Hospital
Please review this advert for details on these evening forums and how to sign up.

Respiratory MCN Forum, 9th November 2023:
  • Chronic Cough (Video) and Fitness to Fly (Video), (both topics via PDF),
    presentation by Professor Tom Fardon, Consultant Physician
  • Wheezy Children (Video), (PDF),
    Presentation by Mary Malone, CYP Respiratory Nurse Specialist
  • Home Oxygen Update (Video), (PDF),
    Presentation by Zoe Simpson, Senior Respiratory Specialist Nurse
  • Secondary Care Update (Video Only),
    Presentation by Professor Tom Fardon, Consultant Physician
Primary Care Update Zoom Evening, 2nd October 2023:
  • Primary Care Update (PDF),
    Presentation by Professor Tom Fardon, Consultant Physician
Respiratory MCN Forum, 20th September 2023:
  • Severe Asthma Pathway (Video),
    Presentation by Professor Tom Fardon, Consultant Physician
  • Formulary Update (Video),
    Presentation by Arlene Shaw, Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Respiratory MCN Forum, 31st May 2023: