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
BSPGHAN Education Series – Liver Session – Infantile Cholestatis – Professor Dino Hadžić
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Professor Dino Hadžić of King’s College Hospital.
Childhood Adenovirus Hepatitis Update
UKHSA press release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/increase-in-hepatitis-liver-inflammation-cases-in-children-under-investigation UKHSA technical briefing: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/acute-hepatitis-technical-briefing https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1073704/acute-hepatitis-technical-briefing-2.pdf
BSPGHAN / UCLAN Systematic review fellowship 2022-3
We are delighted to announce the launch of this fellowship opportunity. This is a joint opportunity brought to you by the BSPGHAN research committee and Professor Morris Gordon, Director of the Biomedical Evidence synthesis and Translation to practice (BEST) unit at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). The unit houses the Cochrane Gut UK review group, managing the Paediatric IBD and functional bowel disease portfolios. The team have produced 35 systematic reviews, including 20 Cochrane reviews, in the last 3 years. One successful candidate will be offered a funded secondment from 1st August 2022 for 12 months of 0.1-0.2 FTE. During this time, they will be offered bespoke training in systematic review techniques needed for Cochrane and non-Cochrane reviews. They will join the team for between one and three reviews, with a specific focus on reviews of functional constipation in childhood. These are being produced after requests from the Dutch guidelines team and the...
ESPGHAN has launched an official PODCAST!
The podcasts will dive into latest research, solutions for addressing practice management issues, and much more. This is a great learning opportunity not only for trainees but all BSPGHAN members! https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/espghan-podcast/id1614905161?i=1000556022957 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rfx34k8okGsMyrrVZvUrd Tune in every other week!
Surveying National Prevalence, Investigation and Management of Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID)
Currently there is no clinical standard for investigation / management of congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID). Dr Sam Huthart, Dr Zamvar, Dr Sims and Dr Kontaki from Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust have put together a google form with the aim of surveying national prevalence, investigation and management of CSID to obtain epidemiological data and establish best-practice. To all paediatric gastroenterologists nationwide please help the Leeds team to achieve these outcomes by completing the following survey: Surveying National Prevalence, Investigation and Management of Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) - Google Forms
Neurodisability, GI dystonia and Ethics of PN – Dr Sue Protheroe
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Sue Protheroe on 17th February 2022. Produced by DW.
PEGHAN Session – Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Hema Kannappan on 19th January 2022. Produced by DW.
Paediatric Constipation Study Day- Videos
These are a set of videos from the South West Regional Paediatric Constipation Study Day held on 5 January 2022.
BSPGHAN /RCPCH audit launched 16th December 2021
Dear members I would like to personally thank the PGHAN Audit Steering Group, co chaired by John Fell and Ed Gaynor, Calvin Down from the RCPCH and all colleagues across the UK who have put time and effort into collecting and submitting information for the audit. This work continued to completion during the incredibly challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report, published jointly by The British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) and the RCPCH, highlights the main findings and recommendations identified through an audit of the provision of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition services for infants, children and young people with a wide range of conditions across the UK. Its recommendations offer healthcare professionals and providers expert guidance to drive improvement where needed. The News page is here...
CAPGAN/BSPGHAN Webinar – Management of CMPA in a resource limited setting – Dr. R. Mlotha Mitole, Prof. John Matthai and Prof. Wiparat Manuyakorn
This is a recording of the trio of talks delivered by Dr. R. Mlotha Mitole, Prof. John Matthai and Prof. Wiparat Manuyakorn on 17th December 2021. Produced by DW.
Upcoming Events
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 […]