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The British Thoracic Society (BTS) exists to improve standards of care for people who have respiratory diseases and to support and develop those who provide that care.

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29/10/2026

We are thrilled to have Professor Marc Lipman as one of our guest lecturers at this year’s Winter Meeting. Professor Lipman’s research focuses on improving patient outcomes and enabling high-quality healthcare delivery.

At the Winter Meeting he is presenting ' Timing is everything: what HIV has taught us about when to treat’.

Find out what else is on 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme2026
Secure your ticket 🎫 brit-thoracic.uk/WMBook2026

BTS thanks our event sponsors and exhibitors, including pharmaceutical companies. Sponsors have no input into the programme content or planning.

28/10/2026

In the latest Respiratory Futures feature, we sit down with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker to explore the important work on cough that they are leading as part of the Elective Care Respiratory Pathways programme.

This ground-breaking project is an NHS initiative, working with trusts to develop patient pathways. There are 3 main branches - breathlessness, sleep and cough, which focus on early assessment, streamlining specialist care, and expanding patient support.

Read the full article 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ECRP-Cough-RF26

28/10/2026

If you’re reflecting on your carbon footprint, this World Sustainability Day, Respiratory Futures has a wide array of resources to help you become more environmentally friendly in your work.

The healthcare industry has a substantial impact on the global climate emergency, and respiratory medicine as a specialty is a significant contributor.

🎧 Meet our Sustainability Trustee -Jane Smith as she discusses the impacts of climate change on respiratory health in this episode of the Respiratory Futures podcast 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SustainabilityPodcast26

🧰 For actionable, hands-on tips to start a greener way of working, explore the BTS Sustainability Toolkit and start your journey 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/SustainabilityDayToolkit26

27/10/2026

Chaired by Dr Ran Wang and Dr Tom Fardon, this symposium will explore how respiratory viruses impact asthma, with three talks presented by experts in their field.

Explore the full programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme26
Secure your ticket 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMBook2026

BTS thanks its event sponsors and exhibitors, including pharmaceutical companies. Sponsors have no input into the programme content or planning.

27/10/2026

Respiratory medicine is a diverse and rewarding career choice.

If you are considering a career in respiratory medicine, join our expert faculty for insight into pathways, research and applying for roles.

During this course, you will undertake hands-on practical procedures and explore day-to-day experiences of life working in respiratory medicine.

🗓️24 November 2026
📍QEII, London

Secure your place 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/IntrotoResp26

26/10/2026

This November, we are running a practical non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) management short course which covers epidemiology and key steps in NTM diagnosis, treatment and management by the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

This course is designed and taught by experts and is an excellent opportunity for respiratory healthcare providers who want to increase their knowledge of NTM management.

Explore the Course 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/NTM26

Remember, our members get access to exclusive discounts on our short courses. Explore the benefits and become a member 👉 brit-thoracic.org.uk/membership

23/10/2026

We have developed a Clinical Statement on COPD and biologic therapies provides a consensus-based overview of the current evidence supporting biologic therapies in COPD and outlines principles of good clinical practice for their use.

The consultation is now open, and we encourage you to help us shape this important document.

Submit by Thursday 29 October 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPDconsultation26

23/10/2026

Long-term ventilation and Intensive care Consultant Dr Ben Messer challenges perceptions and stereotypes in perceived quality of life and critical care outcomes in patients with learning disabilities.

He joins our host Professor Robin Condliffe to call on hospitals across the UK to take steps to ensure this cohort of patients have equal access to appropriate, high quality care.

Listen to the latest episode 👉 bit.ly/LDsPodcast2026

22/10/2026

Meet the cough workstream leads for the the Elective Care Respiratory Pathways (ECRP) programme.

ECRP is an NHS England initiative led by Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley, working with trusts to develop patient pathways. There are 3 main branches - breathlessness, sleep and cough, which focus on early assessment, streamlining specialist care, and expanding patient support.

In this feature, we sit down with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker to explore the important work on cough that they are leading as part of this ground-breaking project.

Read the full article 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ECRP-Cough-RF26

21/10/2026

Chaired by Ema Swingwood and Dr Ben Messer, this symposium will explore the latest research and medicine in critical care, with three talks presented by experts in their field.

Explore the full programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme26

Secure your ticket 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMBook2026

BTS thanks our event sponsors and exhibitors, including pharmaceutical companies. Sponsors have no input into the programme content or planning.

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