British Thoracic Society

Tobacco Dependency National Audit 2026

BTS is running a new iteration of the Tobacco Dependency Audit, which last ran in 2021. This audit will have a patient questionnaire and an organisational questionnaire, and will collect data for adult inpatients in acute hospitals seen from 1 July-31 August 2026. Sites will be able to enter data from 1 July- 31 October 2026.

The protocol, datasheets, and registration form can be found below. You will need to register for the BTS Clinical Audit Programme before sending in your audit lead registration form.

Downloads

BTS National Tobacco Dependency Audit 2026 Protocol and Instructions Information about the audit, including objectives, timelines and methodology.
BTS National Audit Registration form for Tobacco Dependency 2026 Form to register your audit lead and delegates. You will need to download and complete this document and email it to AuditTools@brit-thoracic.org.uk.
BTS National Tobacco Dependency Audit 2026 Part 1: Clinical Data Reference list of patient level audit questions for each patient record.
BTS National Tobacco Dependency Audit 2026 Part 2: Organisational Data Reference list of organisational audit questions for each site. Complete one per institution.