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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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The course has been created in line with the BTS Clinical Statement on Chronic Cough in Adults, providing the skills necessary to understand, develop and explore skills in non-pharmacological approaches to this condition.

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#ShortCourse #ChronicCough
Friday 20 March Cough Control Therapy for Chronic Cough Short Course
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join Dr Charlie Addy and Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss his role within NRAP and how NRAP supports clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-25

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Join Dr Dixon and Dr Selvarajah as they chair this symposium dedicated to exploring the latest developments in the world of Interstitial Lung Disease.

Read the programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Book your Winter Meeting ticket 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Symposium: Predicting the future of ILD. Winter Meeting, 26-28 November 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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There is only a week left and we will soon be setting up for three days of inspiring talks and seminars covering the latest developments in respiratory medicine.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
🎟️ Book your ticket now: brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

Don’t forget! Members get an exclusive discount.
Find out what's on at the Winter Meeting, 26 - 28 November 2025
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support and discuss the latest research projects and network with likeminded colleagues.

Explore 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025 #Research #Respiratory
Poster Discussions Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Open to all: this session will strive to enable and encourage the support of equity of opportunity across the full multi-professional respiratory team.

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#BTSWinter2025 #WomenInRepiratory
Open Session Supporting women in respiratory medicine Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The popular mid-career lectures are a cornerstone of our annual Winter Meeting, this initiative is our joint venture with Asthma and Lung UK and @balrcommunity.bsky.social.

Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Joint Symposium Joint BTS/A+LUK/BALR Mid-career Lectures Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📚 Advance your respiratory skills with our short courses

Choose from a range of expert-led courses covering key topics like NIV, HMV, and bronchiectasis.

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#BTSShortCourses #RespiratoryCare
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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We invite individuals and organisations to share their views on the BTS Professional Development Framework for Pharmacists Working in Respiratory Medicine.

Respond to the Consultation 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/FrameworkConsultation25

#Respiratory #ProfessionaFramework #Pathway #RespiratoryPharmacist
Pharmacist Framework consultation
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The Spoken Sessions are a popular staple at the Winter Meeting – with our international cohort of abstract presenters presenting in 29 sessions across all three days.

Come and explore the latest respiratory research 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
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#BTSWinter2025
Spoken Sessions, Winter Meeting 26–28 November
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Book now for the next RESP webinar on pleural infection - a FREE session created to provide the latest research insights in respiratory healthcare.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Are you or someone you know a healthcare professional who would like to explore a research career?

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply now!

🗓️ Deadline: Fri 13 Feb

Explore 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026

#funding #phd #research #respiratory #healthcare
Research grant funding: Now available
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Exclusive benefits for our members

From discounted courses to contributing to respiratory guidelines, BTS membership offers resources to advance your career in respiratory care.

🔗 Join today: bit.ly/4h8stPg

#RespiratoryCare
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Join this informative symposium evaluating the emerging data and review recent advances in the monitoring and management of Pulmonary Vascular Disease.

Explore the programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Book your Winter Meeting ticket 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Symposium: Perspectives in Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Mechanisms, Monitoring and Management. Winter Meeting, 26-28 November 2025
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Develop your understanding of emerging therapies and novel management techniques in bronchiectasis at this year’s Winter Meeting.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Symposium Bronchiectasis – Recent Advances and Clinical Trials Winter Meeting, November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We have designed this year’s programme to be filled to the brim with updates on the latest ground breaking developments in respiratory research.

Explore it here 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
🎟️ Book your ticket now: brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

Don’t forget! Members get an exclusive discount.
Find out what's on at the Winter Meeting, 26 - 28 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Throughout the 3-day Winter Meeting in London we have two symposia covering Lung Cancer; one focusing on screening and the other treatment. Don't miss out on the latest updates in lung cancer care.

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#BTSWinter2025
Symposium - Lung Cancer Screening: Update and Optimisation. Lung Cancer Staging: Developments and Implications. Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Professor Wei Shen Lim will be one of our knowledgeable guests at the Winter Meeting in London. He will be presenting the Morriston Davies lecture on ‘Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Illness'.

Explore what’s on 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
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#BTSWinter25 #Vaccines
Guest Lecture Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Illness by Professor Wei Shen Lim at the Winter Meeting.
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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This course is designed to develop a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme in line with national standards, including the BTS Clinical Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

📅 25 Feb 26
👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26

#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #Healthcare
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Professor Clive Page OBE will be at the Winter Meeting as one of our guest lecturers, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in the pharmacology of inflammation and respiratory disease.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Secure your ticket 🎫 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Professor Clive Page OBE
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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This year’s Women in Respiratory open session will feature an incredible line-up of female respiratory clinicians who aim to support equity of opportunity across the full multi-professional respiratory team.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WomenInResp
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#BTSWinter2025 #WomenInRepiratory
Open Session Supporting women in respiratory medicine Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Join guest lecturer Professor Tracy Hussell at the Winter Meeting, where attendees will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of her latest research.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
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#BTSWinter25 #Immunity #LungHealth #Respiratory #Research #Lecture
Guest Lecture: Understanding Immune Regulation of the Lung and What it Means for Lung Health, Professor Tracy Hussell
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Join for a discussion and Q&A with experts across the England and Wales, covering the latest BTS workforce document and the transformation of respiratory care.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Symposium Transforming respiratory across the current landscape Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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We are currently running a consultation for the BTS Professional Development Framework for Pharmacists Working in Respiratory Medicine.

Have your say 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/FrameworkConsultation25

#Respiratory #ProfessionaFramework #Pathway #RespiratoryPharmacist
Pharmacist Framework consultation
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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There are 29 Spoken Sessions across all three days at the Winter Meeting in London, with each researcher presenting their submitted abstract.

Explore here 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
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#BTSWinter2025 #Abstracts #Research #Respiratory
Spoken Sessions, Winter Meeting, 26-28 November 2025
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM