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British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

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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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Abstract Submissions Now Open

Abstract submissions close on Monday 3rd November 2025

BSPGHAN Trainees Meeting 2025

16th & 17th October 2025 - Cardiff

BSPGHAN 25th – 27th March 2026, Leeds

Further details to be announced.

News and Updates

Open letter to Matt Hancock from IBD UK

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...

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Updated JCVI advice on Covid19 vaccines for adults aged under 30 years

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...

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