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Respiratory Futures
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A platform for the UK respiratory sector, shaping debate, supporting progress and championing innovation.

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The latest BTS training standards have been created to ensure patient-centred, safe pleural procedures.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026
February 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This RESP Seminar is the latest instalment in an initiative connecting early-career researchers with expert voices.

Join Advanced Physiotherapist Lizzie Grillo to explore a physiotherapist's perspective of Breathing Pattern Disorder.

📅 Tue 3 Feb

🔗 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPFeb26
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Responding to the need for greater clarity for all learners and their supervisors, the latest BTS training standards have been created to ensure patient-centred, safe pleural procedures.

Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Explore a physiotherapist's perspective of Breathing Pattern Disorder with Advanced Physiotherapist, Lizzie Grillo.

Join this webinar to explore current treatment & research based future care.

📅 Tue 3 Feb, 7pm

brit-thoracic.uk/RESPFeb26
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Join INSPIRE for an insightful webinar with Advanced Physiotherapist, Lizzie Grillo, exploring a physiotherapist's perspective of Breathing Pattern Disorder. 

📅  Tue 3 Feb, 7pm

brit-thoracic.uk/RESPFeb26
January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join lead authors Dr Alanna Hare and Dr Andrew Stanton to find out more about the development of the BTS training standards for pleural procedures.

Learn more👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026
January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Our latest feature article on Respiratory Futures highlights the recent publication of the BTS training standards for pleural procedures.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PleuralProcedureTS2026
January 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Join Dr Charlie Addy and Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network, which supports ACPs across the UK.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
In this latest feature, we speak to Dr Nick Gompertz as he highlights his concerns over the accuracy of the widely used Pulse Oximeters.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and co-founder of The Respiratory ACP Network, Andy Lee, joins us in the latest episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast to discuss this important role in respiratory care.

Explore the episode 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Pulse Oximeters became commonplace throughout COVID-19 as a quick and easy way to measure a patient's blood oxygen levels.

Dr Nick Gompertz as he highlights his concerns over the accuracy of these devices 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025
January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Our host, Dr Charlie Addy, speaks with Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network, which supports ACPs across the UK.

Listen Here 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Dr Gompertz calls for caution and better education with clear warnings on the use of Fingertip Pulse Oximeters.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join Dr Charlie Addy and Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network, which supports ACPs across the UK.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFACP-2025
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In this latest feature, we speak to Dr Nick Gompertz as he highlights his concerns over the accuracy of the widely used Pulse Oximeters.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/PulseOximetersFeature2025
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our host Dr Charlie Addy speaks with Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss the role of NRAP in supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

Listen Here 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Explore the impact of the 2023 Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join Professor Najib Rahman to learn more about the future of pleural infection management in the latest instalment of free RESP webinars.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

Book your space 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The NICE guidance on pneumonia covers diagnosing, assessing, and treating pneumonia. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Read more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/NICEPneumonia2025

#Guidance #Respiratory #Pneumonia
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In March 2023 we released the Clinical Statement on community acquired pneumonia in people with a learning disability. Explore the impact of this guidance at the Bradford District Care Trust.

Read the article 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#Respiratory #LearningDisability #Guidance #Pneumonia
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Senior Clinical Lead at the National Respiratory Audit Programme, Professor Tom Wilkinson joins us in the latest episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast to discuss how data supports care.

Explore the episode 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Physiotherapy Professional Lead, Donna Smalley and Community Matron for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Tracey Barningham discuss resources available to improve patient care and outcomes in adults with Learning Disabilities.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/COPFeature2025

#LearningDisability #Pneumonia
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our host Dr Charlie Addy speaks with Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss the role of NRAP in supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

Listen Here 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-2025

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM