British Thoracic Society

Winter Meeting 2026

Book by 30 September for early bird rates.

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Silicosis Clinical Statement consultation now open

Take part in the consultation by Tuesday 1 September 2026.

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Consultation on draft pathways for asthma and COPD

Take part in the consultation by Wednesday 2 September 2026.

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Our vision

Better lung health for all

The British Thoracic Society (BTS) works to raise awareness of the impact of lung disease, champion the respiratory workforce, deliver education and continued professional development.

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Silicosis Consultation now open

Respond to the draft BTS Clinical Statement by 1 September 2026.

Webinar: Women in Respiratory

Navigating Life Events: Webinar recording now available

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BTS publishes Quality Standard for Pleural Disease

Read the Quality Standard for the latest evidence and best practice in patient care.

BTS backs historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The bill received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026.

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BTS publishes MDR-TB Clinical Advice Service Annual Report

Find out how the clinical advice service is delivered.

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New BTS pulmonary rehabilitation framework

Read the new BTS Framework for expanding pulmonary rehabilitation.

Winter Meeting 2026

Silicosis Clinical Statement consultation now open

Consultation on draft pathways for asthma and COPD

Our vision

Join the leading society for respiratory health professionals

Highlights

Silicosis Consultation now open

Webinar: Women in Respiratory

BTS publishes Quality Standard for Pleural Disease

BTS backs historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill

BTS publishes MDR-TB Clinical Advice Service Annual Report

New BTS pulmonary rehabilitation framework

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Emergency Oxygen

Emergency Oxygen: Target Oxygen Saturation

Long Term Macrolide Use

Mesothelioma

NIV

NTM

Paediatric sleep-disordered breathing

Pleural Disease

Pneumonia Adults

Pulmonary Embolism