British Thoracic Society

Who They Are & What They Do

The mission of the British Thoracic Society is to enhance the respiratory workforce and develop services that promote sustainable solutions and reduce health inequalities. They focus on educating professionals to advance knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung disease and supporting the respiratory team to improve care standards.

As a well-governed, democratic society, they are responsive to member feedback and aim to reflect membership diversity in their committees and activities. Public, patients, and carers are involved in planning and reviewing their work.

As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, they operate across the UK, collaborating globally to improve respiratory care and address inequalities.