ARTP is pleased to launch the 2nd Breathlessness Special Interest Group (SIG). This forum is intended to support ARTP members involved in the development, delivery, or future planning of breathlessness diagnostic pathways.
Date & Time
This meeting will be held online on Monday 9 November 2026 at 12.00 - 14.00.
Purpose of the SIG
This session will bring together Clinical Scientists and Respiratory Physiologists with a shared interest in breathlessness pathways, providing an opportunity to:
- Getting started – Pathway design and starting points
- Barriers to implementing the services
- What works well and what doesn’t
- Overview of the services
Who should attend
ARTP members, who are:
- Working within established breathlessness diagnostic pathways
- Planning or commissioning a breathlessness service
- Interested in pathway design, triage processes, and test selection
Cost
Free for ARTP Members
Session programme
The SIG meeting will include presentations from:
- Andrew Pritchard
- Joanna Purvis
- Claire Francis
- Frankie Clavaud
The session will be Chaired by Dr Helen Ward, Respiratory and Acute Medicine Consultant and Clinical Lead for the National Breathlessness NHSE Elective Care Pathway Workstream.
A 30-minute facilitated discussion and Q&A will follow the presentations.
Questions in advance
Members are encouraged to submit questions or topics for consideration ahead of the meeting to help inform discussion and ensure the session addresses current service priorities. You may submit these questions as part of the registration process.