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RuBICoN HIT achievements

Here are some of the highlights of what the Respiratory Infections (RuBICoN) Health Integration Team has achieved from its inception in December 2012 until its closure in April 2017.

Respiratory Infections HIT – its successes and sustaining its impact

13 April 2018

The Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team (HIT) has achieved several key successes since its inception in 2012, and officially closed as a HIT in 2017. Its work continues to have impact today.

Respiratory Infections HIT round up for 2016-17

11 May 2017

An update on the work of the Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team during 2016-17 from Professor Alastair Hay. The team has been working to improve advice and support for parents and patients and to reduce antibiotic use since December 2012.

New algorithm could help GPs reduce antibiotic use in children with coughs and RTIs

2 September 2016

Researchers have developed a technique that will help GPs identify which children with coughs and respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are most at risk of future hospitalisation.

Respiratory Infections HIT review of 2015-16

31 May 2016

An update on the work of the Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team during 2015-16 from Professor Alastair Hay.

Videos exploring antibiotic use for RTIs in children in primary care launched at TARGET event

10 March 2016

Videos and other resources to help GPs and parents manage coughs and respiratory tract infections (RTIs) have been launched by the University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC) at an antimicrobial stewardship event on 26 February in Lon...

Bristol researchers aim to improve the use of antibiotics in primary care

26 February 2016

New research led by Bristol NHS CCG and the University of Bristol, aimed at improving the quality of primary care for children with respiratory tract infections (RTIs) has been presented in London.

Bristol team to help in the fight against superbugs

18 November 2015

Researchers at the University of Bristol have received £1.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for a trial looking at easing the pain of ear infections. This is part of a larger investment of over £15.8 million into research t...

Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team review of 2014-15

7 May 2015

Professor Alastair Hay, Director of the Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team (RuBICoN HIT), gives an update on the HIT's activities in 2014-15.

Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team review of 2013-14

12 August 2014

Professor Alastair Hay reflects on the achievements of the Respiratory Infections Health Integration Team (HIT) during 2013-14.

New rapid access clinic for bronchiectasis patients

15 May 2014

As part of the work of the Respiratory Infections HIT, the 'hot' clinic at North Bristol NHS Trust is being extended to provide a rapid access clinic for bronchiectasis patients.

RuBICoN HIT's Alastair Hay on R4's Inside Health

5 March 2014

University of Bristol's Professor of Primary Care and Respiratory Infections HIT Director Alastair Hay appeared on Radio 4's Inside Health on 19 February talking about coughs and antibiotic prescribing.

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