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
Medical Problems in Pregnancy undergoes review and name change
The Medical Problems in Pregnancy elearning programme has recently been reviewed and renamed Multidisciplinary Approaches to Maternal Health.
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Refresher – Dr Raj Parmar
In this talk, Dr Raj Parmar, from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, gives a refresher on the topic of eosinophilic disorders
Use of therapeutic drug monitoring to manage pIBD (part 2) – Dr Neil Chanchlani
In this second talk on TDM in pIBD, Dr Neil Chanchlani from the Exeter IBD research group further discusses the current landscape of TDM and its current use. This follow’s Dr David Wilson’s talk – also available on the BSPGHAN website.
Use of therapeutic drug monitoring to manage pIBD (part 1) – Dr David WIlson
In this talk from March 2022, Dr David Wilson from Edinburgh University and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh discusses biologics in paediatric IBD and how to use therapeutic drug monitoring to guide treatment.
Autism and Constipation- Dr Eve Fleming
In this talk from November 2022, Dr Eve Fleming from Warwick Medical School and the ERIC charity discusses the management of constipation in children with autism spectrum disorder. Produced by KYL.
BSPGHAN Strategy 2023-2025
BSPGHAN has published the Strategy document for 2023 – 2025.
National epidemiology on a shoe-string – Dr Paul Henderson
In this talk from Feb 2023, Dr Paul Henderson discusses the benefits and challenges of conducting an epidemiological study on a national scale, focusing on the PINPOINT study. Produced by Chris Bakewell.
BSPGHAN Education Series: Feeding devices
Find out more about the Feeding Devices webinar on Tuesday 4th April.
Locum Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Find out more about a vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Hampstead.
BIG – BSPGHAN Innovation Grants Programme
BSPGHAN is delighted to inform all Members that applications are now open for one 2023 BSPGHAN INNOVATION GRANT (BIG).
Upcoming Events
BSPGHAN Education Series: No time? Tips on including PGHAN research within busy jobs
Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 24, 2024 12:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: No time? Tips on including PGHAN research within busy jobs […]
BSPGHAN Education Series: Dietary supplements in management of IBD
Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 8, 2024 01:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: Dietary supplements in management of IBD Speaker: Prof Gerasimidis Please […]
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 […]
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 […]