News & Upcoming Events
Taking evidence to Parliament to address NHS winter pressures
On the 27 January, CARRii supported a House of Commons briefing bringing together researchers, clinicians and policymakers to share evidence on how a simple, accessible intervention could help reduce winter respiratory illness, cut antibiotic use and ease pressure on the NHS.
CARRii's Inaugural Scientific Meeting
On 29 October 2025, CARRii hosted its inaugural Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers and partners from across the UK for a day of collaboration, discussion and innovation.
Titled A Winter’s Tale: Pressures, Pathways and the NHS, the meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities surrounding winter pressures and the future of respiratory health.
New Research: Respiratory Challenges in Female Athletes with Asthma
A new open-access paper, "Understanding the Experiences of Female Athletes with Asthma: A Qualitative Study," has been published in Sports Medicine – Open. The study explores the unique respiratory challenges faced by female athletes living with asthma, highlighting the need for more tailored support and awareness in elite sports environments.
This research aligns with CARRii’s mission to improve understanding and management of respiratory conditions across all populations — including those often underrepresented in research.
Beyond Awareness: It’s Time to Treat Asthma as a System Issue
In her latest blog, Monica Fletcher OBE, Chief Executive of CARRii, calls for a fundamental shift in how we address asthma in the UK. Moving beyond awareness campaigns, she explores why asthma must be treated as a system-level issue — and how CARRii is working to drive that change.
6 May 2025: World Asthma Day 2025
Monica Fletcher OBE explores the vital role of nurses in asthma care beyond clinical intervention. Discover how nurses bridge medical science with human experience, from bedside to policy development, and why their leadership is crucial for World Asthma Day and International Nurses Day 2025.
29 April 2025: CARRii Co-Director Hosts Inaugral Lecture
On 29 April, Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE gave his inaugural lecture, marking his appointment as Nuffield Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences and Head of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. Titled ' Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally.'
View the lecture video by clicking the link below.
24 February: CARRii Launches at the House of Commons
On 24 February, CARRii launched at the House of Commons. Uniting experts, policymakers, and patient leaders to tackle the UK’s respiratory crisis. The event marked a bold step toward real-world impact, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and improving outcomes for patients.