Tracheostomy UK is essentially divided between Adult, Children and a Professional area allowing clinicians, nurses and carers to access specific and detailed information and documentation.

Trachesostomy UK is a patient focused website and aims to provide as much support for other avenues of information as possible. Links provide access to other organisations and device manufacturers.

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Tracheostomy UK is a new multi-disciplinary professional group focusing on the adult patient who requires a tracheostomy. Tracheostomy UK was first based in East Anglia and over the last year has developed into a national group.

Tracheostomy UK comprises of clinical practitioners and educators who are influential in their work environment leading and developing the care and management of patients who require a tracheostomy.

Tracheostomy UK's Objectives:

• Provide a forum for all disciplines involved in the management of patients requiring a tracheostomy and/or the education of staff who deliver direct care
• Provide a professional network for the discussion and troubleshooting of clinical issues
• Promote high quality care for patients who require a tracheostomy
• Address the educational requirements of those delivering care and managing patients with a tracheostomy
• Consult and contribute to national guidelines of care and competencies
• Provide an annual conference addressing current issues within tracheostomy care and management
• Provide a network for practitioners to develop and discuss research and audit projects.
  

Please click here to link to the Tracheostomy UK website.

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