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
President Update 1st November 2020 (1) NEW – BSPGHAN AFFILIATION WITH FRONTLINE GASTROENTEROLOGY
BSPGHAN Council are delighted to announce that we have consolidated an affiliation with Frontline Gastroenterology. This arrangement offers an exciting opportunity for BSPGHAN members to receive:- Free access to the online publication as a benefit of membership. Access will be via the secure member area on the BSPGHAN website. The opportunity for publication of poster abstracts from the BSPGHAN Annual meeting in the journal. Look out for a dedicated session introducing Frontline Gastroenterology at the 2021 virtual BSPGHAN Annual Meeting in January. The journal You will be aware that FG is an official publication of the British Society of Gastroenterology and is a companion journal to Gut and BMJ Open Gastroenterology. Frontline Gastroenterology publishes articles that accelerate adoption of innovative and best practice in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition. Frontline Gastroenterology is especially...
President Update 1st November 2020: (2) BSPGHAN HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE RCPCH TO UPDATE GUIDANCE REGARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CLINICALLY EXTREMELY VULNERABLE
Clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) children are those who are considered to be at the highest risk of severe disease due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Currently , the government and public health agencies have not issued guidance that people who are CEV are advised by to ‘shield’. The evidence base around the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on children and young people with comorbidities has been developing over time. RCPCH is working with paediatric specialties to review this evidence and advise on which children and young people are at the highest risk of severe disease due to SARS-CoV-2 infection because they are ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ (CEV). This includes the following: Research evidence summariesService evaluation and audit on the care needs of children admitted to hospital (England)Systematic review of evidence about milder outcomes in childrenCEV children will be determined on individual basis, in discussions between the clinician, the child and their family. Of note,...
President Update 1st November. (3) UPDATE FROM CROHN’S & COLITIS UK FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS – SEE INFORMATION BELOW FROM CCUK FOR THE ATTENTION OF BSPGHAN MEMBERS
Life in Lockdown Survey Results As you will be very well aware, IBD services have been disrupted one way or another by the coronavirus pandemic and we know there has been an impact on you and on patient care. Our Life in Lockdown survey gave us an insight into how services have been impacted by the pandemic from the patient perspective - we received 7,666 responses from people with Crohn’s and Colitis. Look at our blog to find out more about the results and how you can use them. Information and Resources for Patients For regularly updated information about Covid-19, please continue to signpost patients to our website: https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice We have recently published a list of the ‘Top 8 things to do after a Crohn’s or Colitis diagnosis’, to help people who are new to the conditions navigate the wealth of information and support available to them. You can signpost patients to the new page using this...
Second BSPGHAN Masterclass- 20 Years of Intestinal Rehabilitation: What Do We Know Now?
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Professor Christopher Duggan, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Boston Children's Hospital and the medical director of the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation, on 28 October 2020. This video will be open access until 31 December 2020, after which it will be accessible to BSPGHAN members only. Video editing by KYL.
EBV Viraemia and PTLD – Girish Gupte
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr. Girish Gupte, Birmingham Children’s Hospital. on 27th August 2020. Produced by KYL.
Iron Deficiency Anaemia in pIBD – Prof. Richard Russell
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Richard Russell, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, on 26 August 2020. Produced by DW.
Liver Transplant Anaesthesia – Dr Anish Gupte
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Anish Gupta, King’s College Hospital, on 23 October 2020. Produced by DW.
Functional Constipation – Dr Anna Rybak
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Anna Rybak, Great Ormond Street Hospital, on 23 October 2020. Produced by Hina Rizvi.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Ciliopathies- Tassos Grammatikopoulos
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Tassos Grammatikopoulos, consultant paediatric hepatologisy at the King's College Hospital, on 11 September 2020. Video editing by KYL.
Developmentally Appropriate Transition – Dr Priya Narula
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Priya Narula, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, on 9th October 2020. Produced by DW.
Upcoming Events
Sheffield IBD Study Day with Professor Dan Turner
Sheffield Children's Hospital will be hosting Professor Dan Turner on 5th July 2024. The day promises to be an academic feast, with multiple talks and chance of personal interaction. We wanted […]
Practical Paediatric GI Motility Course
An exciting 2 day hands on, interactive motility course at Evelina Hospital will be held on 11-12 July 2024. The course will be focused on PH Impedance, Oesophageal and Anorectal Manometry, […]
UK Monogenic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Virtual Grand Round
Transforming the care of patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease. Genomic analysis is a foundation of precision medicine. With a better understanding of the molecular causes of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) […]
BSPGHAN Education Series: Genetic aetiologies of acute liver failure
Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jul 19, 2024 01:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: Genetic aetiologies of acute liver failure Speaker: Dr R Hegarty […]
Glasgow Gastro Conference
The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow are organising the next in person Glasgow Gastro Conference on the 13th September. Find out more
National Percutaneous Endocopic Gastrostomy Course
A unique opportunity to both observe and practice the different techniques of PEG insertion in children*WHERE? Northern General Hospital, Medical Education Centre, SheffieldWHEN? 13 September 2024 Course fees are £500. […]
International Academy of Paediatric Endoscopy Training: Training the Paediatric Colonoscopy Trainers – JAG Approved (UK)
Venue: Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH Discounts available for BSPGHAN affiliated delegates. Download the agenda (PDF) Download the flyer for more details (PDF)
10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS 2024)
Date: 17-20 October 2024 Location: Vienna & Online From world-class networking opportunities and learning new best practices to acquiring a global perspective of the current state of paediatrics, this congress […]
INAC 2024 – the 9th International Neonatology Association Conference
5th – 8th December 2024 Berlin, Germany INAC is geared to address practical problems in Neonatology with a global lens, engaging delegates from all over the world who participate in […]