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
Gastrointestinal Dystonia in Severe Neurodisabilities- Andrew Barclay
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Andrew Barclay, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, on 26 May 2021. Produced by KYL.
Guideline Development – Dr Hannah Gordon
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Hannah Gordon, Bart’s Health NHS Trust, on 20th May 2021. Produced by DW.
Open letter to Matt Hancock from IBD UK
Dear Members IBD UK will be sharing this open letter to Matt Hancock on the IBD UK website and Crohn’s & Colitis UK website on Monday morning. We will then be sharing it on social media channels with the attached graphic and copy below, which you are welcome to use in your own posts if you are planning on sharing the letter. Twitter: The @IBDUKTEAM report showed that IBD care across the UK needs to change. IBD needs to be taken seriously, so we’re asking @MattHancock for a clear government strategy for improvement. Please RT and support our ask for #BetterIBDCare https://ibduk.org/blog/2021/our-open-letter-to-matt-hancock Facebook: The IBD UK report showed that IBD care across the UK needs to change. IBD needs to be taken seriously, so we’re asking @matthancockofficial for a clear government strategy for improvement. Please share and support our ask for #BetterIBDCare https://ibduk.org/blog/2021/our-open-letter-to-matt-hancock Best wishes. Jackie IBD UK Crohn’s and Colitis UK...
Autoimmune Hepatitis – Dr Palaniswamy Karthikeyan
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Palaniswamy Karthikeyan, Leeds Children’s Hospital, on 5th May 2021. Produced by DW.
Slow Transit Constipation – Dr Nikhil Thapar
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Nikhil Thapar, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, at the BSPGHAN Annual Meeting on Wednesday 28th April 2021. Produced by KYL.
Diagnosis and Management of Rumination Syndrome – Dr Keith Lindley
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Keith Lindley, Great Ormond Street Hospital, at the BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 2021 on Wednesday 28th April 2021. Produced by KYL.
Update on EoE Guidelines – Dr Marcus Auth
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Marcus Auth. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, at the BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 2021 delivered on 27th April 2021. Produced by KYL.
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome – Dr Osvaldo Borrelli
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Osvaldo Borrelli, Great Ormond Street Hospital, on 14th April 2021. Produced by DW.
Rumination Syndrome – Dr Anthony Wiskin
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Anthony Wiskin, Royal Bristol Children’s Hospital, on 9th April 2021. Produced by DW.
Updated JCVI advice on Covid19 vaccines for adults aged under 30 years
Covid19 Vaccination update 7th April 2021 (replaces advice on BSPGHAN website on 31st January 2021) Today, April 7th, 2021, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has changed their clinical advice on Covid 19 vaccines for those aged under 30 years. Adults aged 18 to 29 who do not have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk from Covid should be offered an alternative to the Astra Zeneca vaccine if one is available. The MHRA advised that- side-effects were "extremely rare" - and more work was going on to identify if the Astra Zeneca vaccine was causing blood clots.People who have had their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should still get their second dose. Only those who suffered one of these rare blood clots after the first dose should not get vaccinated.People with blood disorders that leave them at risk of clotting should discuss the benefits and risks of vaccination with their doctor.The JCVI today said that they have not...
Upcoming Events
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Apollo Children’s Hands on Endoscopy Workshop
Apollo Hospital, DelhiTo commemorate 27 years of the first successful Pediatric Liver Transplant in India Apollo Children's is organising a Hands on Endoscopy Workshop XI KVO Update on Hot topics CME on […]
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BSPGHAN Education Series: How to publish a paper by dr. Richard Hansen
ZoomYou are invited to register for a Zoom webinar! When: Dec 11, 2025 12:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: How to publish a paper by dr. Richard Hansen Register […]
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Paediatric Portal Hypertension: Disease Specific Issues in Natural History and Management
Baveno , ItalyDownload programme (PDF) Visit Website