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
Prognostic and predictive biomarkers in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease – Dr Marco Gasparetto
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Marco Gasparetto, Royal London Hospital, on 9th November 2021. Produced by DW.
Imaging Paediatric Liver Masses – Dr Helen Woodley
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Helen Woodley, Leeds Children’s Hospital, on 3rd November 2021. Produced by DW.
CAPGAN/BSPGHAN Webinar – Severe GI infection and VEOIBD – Dr Kelsey DJ Jones
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Kelsey Jones, Great Ormond Street Hospital and University of Oxford, on 28th October 2021. Produced by DW.
ABC of Meta-analysis – Prof. Morris Gordon
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Morris Gordon, Consultant paediatrician, Professor of evidence synthesis and systematic review, UCLan and Co-ordinating Editor of Cochrane Gut, on 14th October 2021. Produced by DW.
Quality of life in EoE – Dr Marcus Auth
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Marcus Auth, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, on 15th September 2021. Produced by DW.
Acute Liver Failure and Hepatocyte Transplantation – Prof. Anil Dhawan
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Anil Dhawan, King’s College Hospital, on 10th September 2021. Produced by DW.
New perspectives on the immunology of IBD – Dr Andrew Stagg
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Andrew Stagg, QMUL Blizzard Institute on 24th August 2021. Produced by DW.
Updated JCVI Guidance – Covid vaccination of children and young people aged 12- 17 years
Dear members Please see updated Guidance from the JCVI https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jcvi-statement-august-2021-covid-19-vaccination-of-children-and-young-people-aged-12-to-17-years in addition to previous advice https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-of-children-and-young-people-aged-12-to-17-years-jcvi-statement At this time, the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine is the only vaccine authorised for persons aged 12 to 17 years in the UKJCVI advises that all 16 to 17-year-olds should be offered a first dose of Pfizer-BNT162b2 vaccine. Persons aged 12 to 15 years with specific underlying health conditions that put them at risk of severe COVID-19, should be offered 2 doses of Pfizer-BNT162b2 vaccine with an interval of 8 weeks between doses. This currently includes children with severe neuro-disabilities, Down’s Syndrome, underlying conditions resulting in immunosuppression, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD),...
CAPGAN/BSPGHAN Webinar: Management of Intestinal Failure – Dr Susan Hill
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Susan Hill, Great Ormond Street Hospital, on 20th August 2021. Produced by DW.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Prof. Julie Khlevner
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Julie Khlevner, Columbia University Medical Centre on 21th July 2021. Produced by DW.
Upcoming Events
Network of Paediatric IBD Centres (NEPIC) Study Day
The BSPGHAN IBD Working Group is pleased to invite you to our first Network of Paediatric IBD Centres (NEPIC) annual study and network meeting. We are delighted to have the […]
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 […]