WELCOME
Welcome to the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (known as BSPGHAN), the national, professional and academic society which represents specialty colleagues working for infants, children and young people with digestive and liver disorders.
WHO WE ARE
BSPGHAN is a society that brings together colleagues from a range of professional disciplines and is recognised by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) as the society responsible for this field of paediatric medicine.
BSPGHAN’s membership is renowned for its friendliness and inclusivity. Membership stands at around 500 members, comprising consultants and specialist trainees in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition; affiliated health care professionals such as specialist dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and scientists. This breadth of membership is a great benefit to the society and the wide range or professionals serve to represent our models of care for families. BSPGHAN has Professional groups and Working Parties to advocate for the key issues that our patients face.
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News and Updates
PeGHAN EoE Virtual Study Day – Case Presentations
Dr Raj Parmar discusses case presentations
PeGHAN EoE Virtual Study Day – EoE Guidelines made Easy!
Dr Edward Gaynor presents EoE Guidelines made Easy!
PeGHAN EoE Virtual Study Day: Dietetic management of EoE
Ms Lucy Jackman discusses dietetic management of EoE
Paediatric Liver Study Day
Wednesday 25th June 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Kaberry Lecture Theatre, Postgraduate Centre, Leeds General Infirmary
BSPGHAN Trainees Meeting 2025
16th & 17th October 2025, Cardiff. Inspiring talks from PGHAN experts. Interactive sessions & case discussions. Networking opportunities and social activities.
BSPGHAN Education Series: From clinical practice to research – navigating the journey as an AHP
Victoria Whiteley discusses navigating the journey as an AHP
Education Series: Clinical Questions and Conundrums in Coeliacology
Dr Gillet and Dr Paul from the Coeliac Working Group discuss clinical questions and conundrums in coeliacology
Virtual UK Joint Intestinal Rehabilitation Meeting (JIRM)
The next JIRM meeting will be hosted virtually by Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow.
Education Series: Clinical Questions and Conundrums in Coeliacology
Wednesday 30th April, 1-2pm. Speakers: Dr Gillet and Dr Paul, Coeliac working group
PeGHAN Virtual Study Day – Thursday 22nd May 2025 – Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
PeGHAN group holds half a day of study every year. These are geared for clinicians (consultants/trainees/SAS/GPs/resident doctors) and AHP.
Upcoming Events
Paediatric Liver Study Day
Kaberry Lecture Theatre Postgraduate Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, United KingdomWednesday 25th June 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Kaberry Lecture Theatre, Postgraduate Centre, Leeds General Infirmary Open to all Allied Health Professionals. Free to Attend – Free Lunch Provided – […]
Glasgow Gastro Conference
Glasgow College , United KingdomVenue: Glasgow College Celebrating its eighth year, Glasgow Gastro Conference is returning on Friday 12th September 2025 and will be delivered in a face-to-face format in the Glasgow College. This […]
BSPGHAN Trainees Meeting 2025
Radisson Blu, Meridian Gate, Bute Terrace, Cardiff CF10 2FL , United Kingdom16th & 17th October 2025, Cardiff Join us in the heart of Cardiff for this year’s premier event for paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition trainees. Open to all trainees with […]