British Thoracic Society (BTS)
Hospitals and Health CareEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
The British Thoracic Society (BTS) operates in the Hospitals and Health Care sector as a charity and a company limited by guarantee with activities across the United Kingdom. Its headquarters are at 17 Doughty Street, London, England WC1N 2PL, United Kingdom, and the organization employs between 11 and 50 people. BTS's stated purpose is to improve standards of care for people with respiratory diseases and to support and develop those who provide that care. As of 30 June 2022, BTS had 4,254 members comprising doctors, nurses, respiratory physiotherapists, scientists and other professionals with a respiratory interest; around 12% of the UK membership participate in activities at any given time. The organization engages in guideline development and collaborative initiatives, including the Asthma 4 bundle for adult patients launched in 2024, a Guideline for Diagnosing and Monitoring Paediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing published in 2023, and a Model of Care document developed with the Intensive Care Society. BTS seeks to collaborate with other organisations and maintains a global outlook.