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Thursday, September 25

TB - The nursing role

By RCNi

This event is for healthcare professionals only and has been supported by AJ Vaccines.

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

12:00 PM - 12:05 PM

Chair’s welcome

Nicola Ashby, Trustee, TB Alert

12:05 PM - 12:15 PM

My experience with TB

Arlene Rabvukwa, Patient and nurse

12:15 PM - 12:25 PM

Current TB epidemiology in the UK

Jessica Townsend, TB specialist nurse

UK Health Security Agency

● Overview of recent TB statistics in the UK ● Discussion on demographic trends ● Examination of national and regional data, focusing on areas of significant increases ● Implications for nursing prac...

12:25 PM - 12:40 PM

Understanding TB: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Sarah Murphy

TB Nurse Specialist in TB Unit UK Health Security Agency

● Clinical presentation of TB ● Routes of transmission and risk factors. ● Diagnostic tools and pathways. ● First-line treatments and management strategies. ● Updates on drug-resistant TB.

12:40 PM - 1:05 PM

The nursing role in TB detection

Hanna Kaur, Lead TB Nurse Specialist

Birmingham & Solihull TB Service

● Recognising early signs in primary care and community settings. ● Contact tracing and supporting testing. ● Supporting treatment adherence and follow-up. ● The role of nurses in public education an...

1:05 PM - 1:20 PM

Case study 1: Overcoming the stigma around TB

Richard Ward, TB Nurse Specialist

Richard Ward, TB Nurse Specialist - Respiratory Medicine, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

1:20 PM - 1:30 PM

Comfort break

1:30 PM - 1:40 PM

Effective infection prevention and control

Esther Taborn

Senior Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse

UK Health Security Agency

Esther Taborn, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse - National Infection Prevention Team, UK Health Security Agency

1:40 PM - 1:55 PM

Case study 2: The complex social and health factors affecting TB

Kam Hallett, Lead TB Nurse & CNS, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

1:55 PM - 2:25 PM

Expert panel Q&A

● All your clinical questions answered and an opportunity to share practical ideas.

2:25 PM - 2:30 PM

Chair’s closing remarks

Good to know

Highlights

2 hours, 30 minutes
Online

About this event

Health • Medical

This event is for healthcare professionals and has been supported by AJ Vaccines. AJ Vaccines has had no input into the content, choice of speakers, or arrangements of the webinar.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern in the UK. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates a 13% increase in TB cases in England in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 5,480 reported cases. In Scotland, TB cases have also increased.

The majority of cases were among people who have come into the country, but the number of cases originating inside the UK is increasing. It continues to be associated with deprivation and is more prevalent in large urban areas. Among people born in the UK, TB is more common among those experiencing homelessness, substance dependency, and contact with the criminal justice system.

This informative and interactive webinar will provide nurses with essential knowledge about TB, its symptoms and treatment, and explore the risk factors contributing to its spread. It will also highlight the crucial role nurses play in detection, prevention, and addressing health inequalities related to TB.

Learning objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to

Interpret current epidemiological trends in TB in the UK, including rising incidence rates, demographic shifts, and regional variations.
Recognise the clinical features, transmission routes, and treatment protocols for TB, including the identification of drug-resistant forms and extrapulmonary presentations.
Apply nursing strategies for early detection, referral, and treatment support, including contact tracing, education, and adherence support within multidisciplinary teams.
Understand and address stigma around TB to make patients receive effective treatment

This event is for healthcare professionals and has been supported by AJ Vaccines. AJ Vaccines has had no input into the content, choice of speakers, or arrangements of the webinar.

To find out more please visit: https://ajvaccines.com/

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