The British Thoracic Society
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The British Thoracic Society is the largest respiratory membership body in the UK.
We work towards better lung health for all.
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We work towards better lung health for all.
Our tweets are not endorsements.
Our short courses are designed by experts, for experts.
This home oxygen therapy-focused short course will provide you with the tools needed to provide patient care in line with the BTS Home Oxygen Quality Standards.
Explore now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
This home oxygen therapy-focused short course will provide you with the tools needed to provide patient care in line with the BTS Home Oxygen Quality Standards.
Explore now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Our short courses are designed by experts, for experts.
This home oxygen therapy-focused short course will provide you with the tools needed to provide patient care in line with the BTS Home Oxygen Quality Standards.
Explore now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
This home oxygen therapy-focused short course will provide you with the tools needed to provide patient care in line with the BTS Home Oxygen Quality Standards.
Explore now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
Designed to grow your skills and ensure you are providing the best at-home care for your patients, this course has a specially curated programme built by experts in respiratory care.
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
February 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Designed to grow your skills and ensure you are providing the best at-home care for your patients, this course has a specially curated programme built by experts in respiratory care.
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
We are 1 month away from the Fundamentals of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, developed by experts in the field in line with national standards.
📅 25 Feb 2026
Secure your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare #Respiratory #NHS
📅 25 Feb 2026
Secure your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare #Respiratory #NHS
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We are 1 month away from the Fundamentals of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, developed by experts in the field in line with national standards.
📅 25 Feb 2026
Secure your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare #Respiratory #NHS
📅 25 Feb 2026
Secure your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare #Respiratory #NHS
We are thrilled to be partnering with Asthma + Lung UK to fund grants in respiratory-related research.
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
February 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We are thrilled to be partnering with Asthma + Lung UK to fund grants in respiratory-related research.
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
Showcase your work at our 2026 Summer Meeting!
From patient care improvements to digital innovations – this is your opportunity to present your abstract to fellow respiratory professionals.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
From patient care improvements to digital innovations – this is your opportunity to present your abstract to fellow respiratory professionals.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
February 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Showcase your work at our 2026 Summer Meeting!
From patient care improvements to digital innovations – this is your opportunity to present your abstract to fellow respiratory professionals.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
From patient care improvements to digital innovations – this is your opportunity to present your abstract to fellow respiratory professionals.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
Join us for this excellent opportunity for those interested in research career pathways.
📅 29 April 2026
Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
Explore the event and find out about the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
📅 29 April 2026
Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
Explore the event and find out about the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
February 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Join us for this excellent opportunity for those interested in research career pathways.
📅 29 April 2026
Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
Explore the event and find out about the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
📅 29 April 2026
Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
Explore the event and find out about the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
These new training standards set out how learners should demonstrate skills required to perform key pleural procedures
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandard
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandard
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
These new training standards set out how learners should demonstrate skills required to perform key pleural procedures
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandard
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandard
Chronic Breathlessness is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses.
This course will cover an extensive array of objectives relevant to clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
📅 4 March 26
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ShortCourse #Healthcare
This course will cover an extensive array of objectives relevant to clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
📅 4 March 26
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ShortCourse #Healthcare
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Chronic Breathlessness is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses.
This course will cover an extensive array of objectives relevant to clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
📅 4 March 26
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ShortCourse #Healthcare
This course will cover an extensive array of objectives relevant to clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
📅 4 March 26
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ShortCourse #Healthcare
Abstract Submissions Open!
We are looking for abstracts that highlight respiratory QI projects, innovative care models, digital technology and multi-professional collaboration, to be presented at the 2026 Summer Meeting.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit today 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
We are looking for abstracts that highlight respiratory QI projects, innovative care models, digital technology and multi-professional collaboration, to be presented at the 2026 Summer Meeting.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit today 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Abstract Submissions Open!
We are looking for abstracts that highlight respiratory QI projects, innovative care models, digital technology and multi-professional collaboration, to be presented at the 2026 Summer Meeting.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit today 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
We are looking for abstracts that highlight respiratory QI projects, innovative care models, digital technology and multi-professional collaboration, to be presented at the 2026 Summer Meeting.
📅 Deadline: 16 March
Submit today 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
This course will equip respiratory professionals with the tools needed to order Home Oxygen Therapy and follow up with patients in line with the BTS Home Oxygen Quality Standards.
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
This course will equip respiratory professionals with the tools needed to order Home Oxygen Therapy and follow up with patients in line with the BTS Home Oxygen Quality Standards.
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/HomeOxygenTherapy2026
Responding to calls from within the respiratory community, we have worked closely with experts to develop Training Standards on Pleural Procedures.
Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
January 27, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Responding to calls from within the respiratory community, we have worked closely with experts to develop Training Standards on Pleural Procedures.
Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Do you have an abstract that provides measured improvements to patient care and highlights multi-professional projects?
Submit your abstract for the opportunity to showcase your work in respiratory medicine!
Deadline: 16 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
Submit your abstract for the opportunity to showcase your work in respiratory medicine!
Deadline: 16 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Do you have an abstract that provides measured improvements to patient care and highlights multi-professional projects?
Submit your abstract for the opportunity to showcase your work in respiratory medicine!
Deadline: 16 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
Submit your abstract for the opportunity to showcase your work in respiratory medicine!
Deadline: 16 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SummerAbstract2026
Our brand-new Training Standard is intended to provide those working within respiratory services with a suitable standard to support the improvement and expansion of their skills.
Read the statement 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Read the statement 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Our brand-new Training Standard is intended to provide those working within respiratory services with a suitable standard to support the improvement and expansion of their skills.
Read the statement 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Read the statement 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Are you a healthcare worker looking develop a deeper understanding of Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
This course will provide a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme.
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
📅 25 Feb 2026
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment
This course will provide a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme.
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
📅 25 Feb 2026
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Are you a healthcare worker looking develop a deeper understanding of Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
This course will provide a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme.
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
📅 25 Feb 2026
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment
This course will provide a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme.
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
📅 25 Feb 2026
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment
Secure your spot at our Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day and gain essential insights into launching your research career.
Apply by: 19 February 2025
Explore the event and the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
Apply by: 19 February 2025
Explore the event and the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Secure your spot at our Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day and gain essential insights into launching your research career.
Apply by: 19 February 2025
Explore the event and the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
Apply by: 19 February 2025
Explore the event and the bursary 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
This audit highlights the need for national data collection to provide benchmarking for UK hospitals and has proven that the current data collection is scalable.
Read the full EBUS pilot audit report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Read the full EBUS pilot audit report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This audit highlights the need for national data collection to provide benchmarking for UK hospitals and has proven that the current data collection is scalable.
Read the full EBUS pilot audit report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Read the full EBUS pilot audit report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Apply now to join the Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day on 29 April 2026 in Birmingham!
Gain insights into careers in research and network with your peers
Deadline: 19 Feb 26
🔗 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
Gain insights into careers in research and network with your peers
Deadline: 19 Feb 26
🔗 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Apply now to join the Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day on 29 April 2026 in Birmingham!
Gain insights into careers in research and network with your peers
Deadline: 19 Feb 26
🔗 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
Gain insights into careers in research and network with your peers
Deadline: 19 Feb 26
🔗 brit-thoracic.uk/RCRT26
Our Chair, Professor Richard Russell, worked with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social and @theguardian.com on a Winter Preparedness campaign. Read more about respiratory health, skin health, pain management and supporting the NHS 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WinterPreparedness25
#winterpreparedness2025
#winterpreparedness2025
January 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Our Chair, Professor Richard Russell, worked with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social and @theguardian.com on a Winter Preparedness campaign. Read more about respiratory health, skin health, pain management and supporting the NHS 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WinterPreparedness25
#winterpreparedness2025
#winterpreparedness2025
With contributions from leading clinicians, this course is an excellent learning opportunity for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with chronic cough.
Secure your spot👉 brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
Secure your spot👉 brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
With contributions from leading clinicians, this course is an excellent learning opportunity for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with chronic cough.
Secure your spot👉 brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
Secure your spot👉 brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
These new training standards set out how learners should demonstrate skills required to perform key pleural procedures
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
These new training standards set out how learners should demonstrate skills required to perform key pleural procedures
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralTrainingStandards
A report using data from our UK ILD Registry shows gender differences in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), indicating a need for a gender-based approach in managing IPF.
Read the full report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Read the full report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
January 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
A report using data from our UK ILD Registry shows gender differences in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), indicating a need for a gender-based approach in managing IPF.
Read the full report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Read the full report 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Are you or someone you know a healthcare professional who would like to explore a research career?
Past-President Professor Nick Maskell talks through our partnership with Asthma + Lung UK to fund respiratory-related research grants
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
Past-President Professor Nick Maskell talks through our partnership with Asthma + Lung UK to fund respiratory-related research grants
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Are you or someone you know a healthcare professional who would like to explore a research career?
Past-President Professor Nick Maskell talks through our partnership with Asthma + Lung UK to fund respiratory-related research grants
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
Past-President Professor Nick Maskell talks through our partnership with Asthma + Lung UK to fund respiratory-related research grants
🗓️ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma.
Read the draft scope and have your say 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma.
Read the draft scope and have your say 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
We have worked with experts to develop a comprehensive programme to refine and improve the practice of clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
📅 4 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #NHS #Healthcare
📅 4 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #NHS #Healthcare
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
We have worked with experts to develop a comprehensive programme to refine and improve the practice of clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
📅 4 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #NHS #Healthcare
📅 4 March 2026
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #NHS #Healthcare
A pilot audit of the Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) dataset has found variation in the use of EBUS across the UK.
Find out more about the findings and what that means for EBUS data collection 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Find out more about the findings and what that means for EBUS data collection 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
A pilot audit of the Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) dataset has found variation in the use of EBUS across the UK.
Find out more about the findings and what that means for EBUS data collection 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Find out more about the findings and what that means for EBUS data collection 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025