About BRS

My Mission

As President of the British Rhinological Society, my mission is clear: to protect patient access to essential nasal surgery, to support the development of tertiary rhinology and skull base services, to champion and mentor the next generation of rhinologists, and to strengthen our community through collaboration, research, and global fellowship. Together, we will ensure rhinology continues to thrive and deliver the very best care for patients everywhere.

Full Statement

It is both a privilege and a humbling honour to serve as President of the British Rhinological Society. My own journey in rhinology has been shaped by inspiring teachers, supportive colleagues, and the challenges and rewards of caring for patients. As I take on this role, I am reminded that our purpose is not simply to advance a specialty, but to make a real difference in the lives of those who depend on us.

The BRS is a community built on collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we champion the best of British rhinology, while also engaging with colleagues around the world to share expertise and learn from one another. I have seen first-hand how mentoring and international fellowship opportunities can transform careers and, in turn, patient care — whether here in the UK or in settings where resources are limited.

In the year ahead, I am particularly committed to:

• Protecting patient access to functional nasal surgery, ensuring these essential procedures are recognised for their health benefits and not mistakenly labelled as cosmetic.
• Supporting and mentoring the next generation of rhinologists through education, training, and hands-on opportunities.
• Supporting tertiary rhinology and skull base services to flourish, ensuring patients benefit from comprehensive, highly specialised care.
• Strengthening global links, especially through fellowship and mentorship programmes that help colleagues in resource-limited settings develop services for their communities.
• Promoting research and innovation, so that our patients benefit from the very best evidence-based treatments.

This is an exciting time for our specialty, but also one that brings challenges. With the collective energy and expertise of our members, I am confident that we can continue to grow, inspire, and advocate for the highest standards of care in rhinology.

Individual ERS memberships can be purchased, but by purchasing your ERS membership through ENT UK you can take advantage of our discounted institution membership rates; through ENT UK, an ERS membership costs £36 per year for those aged 36 and over and is free for those aged 35 and under.

The ERS membership year runs from January to December, in contrast with ENT UK’s membership year which runs from October to September. As a result, depending on what time of the year you pay ENT UK for your ERS membership, your payment will either be taken for the next calendar year or for the current calendar year:

• Payments made between 1^st October and 31^st December will be for the following calendar year’s ERS membership.
• Payments made between 1^st January and 30^th September will be for the current calendar year’s ERS membership.

Even if you are paying your ENT UK membership with a Direct Debit, you will need to pay for your ERS membership separately with a debit/credit card.

If you have any questions regarding an ERS membership through ENT UK, please contact us.

New ENT UK applicants
If you select ERS as an ENT UK Group to join, then you will not be asked to pay for your ERS membership until after your ENT UK membership has been approved. If your payment is made after 1^st October, the payment will be for the following calendar year (as above), so your ERS membership will not start until 1^st January.

Existing ENT UK members
After adding yourself to the ERS group, you will be immediately asked to make payment. Depending on the time of year (as above), your membership will begin immediately or on the following 1^st January.

Renewing an ERS membership
At the same time as your ENT UK membership invoices are raised, a separate ERS membership invoice will be raised that must be paid manually. Upon payment, your membership with ERS will be renewed by ENT UK.

Name

The name of the Society is the “British Rhinological Society” (BRS).

Aims

To provide an independent specialist society for the advancement of Rhinology practice in the United Kingdom. This will include all aspects of education, basic science, research and publication, in addition to promoting the highest standard of medical and surgical clinical practice for the benefit of patients. The Society has a separate membership from ENT UK and will offer advice on all issues relating to Rhinology, contributing to Newsletters and Annual Reports as required.

Structure

Council consists of 6 Executive Officers, 8 national representatives, and 1 BRS Juniors representative.

Executive Officers

• President
• Honorary Secretary
• Honorary Treasurer
• President-Elect (1yr term)
• Secretary-Elect (1yr term)
• Treasurer-Elect (1yr term)

The President and Honorary Treasurer will be appointed through a vote of the full membership following an open call for nominations. Any current BRS member can be nominated or put forward for voting for these positions. The members are eligible to vote in these elections after 12 months of membership of the BRS, and membership must be active and without fees outstanding. The Honorary Secretary will be appointed from within Council. Nominees for Honorary Secretary must be active or past Council members with an understanding of the working of the Society. The term for Executive officers is 3 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years pending voting.

National representatives

There are 8 national representatives; six from England, one from Wales and one from Scotland/ Northern Ireland.

Council members will serve for 3 years in the first instance, but national representatives may be re-appointed for a further 3 years, with a maximum of six years in succession. They may also have other roles to fulfil within the Society.

Co-option

The Council will have the power to co-opt members to assist its work.

Membership

This is by subscription and open to all medical practitioners with a specialist interest in Rhinology. Membership is also available to scientists working in associated areas. Overseas applicants will become “Corresponding Members” for the same annual fee and will be entitled to attend the Annual Meeting at the same rate as British members.

Administration

The Society will contract with the administrative staff of ENT UK.

Meetings

There will be an annual academic meeting, incorporating poster presentations and formal lectures, in addition to informal case discussions. A Council meeting and Annual General Meeting will also be held at the same time.

ENT UK Trustees

There shall be six Trustees:

• President
• Honorary Secretary
• Honorary Treasurer
• 3 other Trustees

Each Trustee shall initially serve 3 years, re-electable annually for a maximum of 5 years. Election of new Trustees will take place at the annual meeting. The Trustees role is to ensure that the Society assets are managed responsibly and that the charity is accountable to its membership and the Charities Commission.

There will be a minimum of one formal Trustees meeting annually. Trustees' meetings could be in person or by video/teleconference - all means are acceptable methods for a formal meeting has taken place.

Registered Address

British Rhinological Society
c/o ENT-UK at The Royal College of Surgeons of England
38-43 Lincolns Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE

Charity No 1122844
Email: membership@entuk.org