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
![Updated JCVI Guidance – Covid vaccination of children and young people aged 12- 17 years](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/151007_gma_besser_fix_16x9_992.jpg)
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](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-4.13.45-pm-1018x675.png)
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](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-04-at-11.24.15-am-1080x675.png)
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.
![Developing a Paediatric Service – Dr Anna Pigott](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-29-at-6.24.55-pm.png)
Developing a Paediatric Service – Dr Anna Pigott
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr. Anna Pigott, Staffordshore Children’s Hospital, at the BSPGHAN Trainee’s Day 2021 Produced by DW.
![Preparation for the START assessment 2.1 – Hina Rizvi/Ros Rabone](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/START-assessment.png)
Preparation for the START assessment 2.1 – Hina Rizvi/Ros Rabone
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr. Hina Rizvi, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Dr Ros Rabone, Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Produced by DW.
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Preparation for the START assessment 1.2 – Hina Rizvi
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr. Hina Rizvi, Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Produced by KYL.
![Preparation for the START assessment 2.1 – Hina Rizvi/Ros Rabone](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/START-assessment.png)
Preparation for the START assessment 1.1 – Jeng Cheng
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr. Jeng Haw Cheng, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Produced by KYL.
![Management of Short Bowel Syndrome – Dr Elena Cernat](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-04-at-11.05.02-am-1080x675.png)
Management of Short Bowel Syndrome – Dr Elena Cernat
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Elena Cernat, Leeds Children’s Hospital, on 7th July 2021. Produced by DW.
![King’s College Teaching – Autoimmune Liver Disease – Dr Marianne Samyn](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-03-at-9.58.55-pm-938x675.png)
King’s College Teaching – Autoimmune Liver Disease – Dr Marianne Samyn
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Marianne Samyn, King’s College Hospital, on 02th July 2021. Produced by DW.
![Environmental Enteropathy- Paul Kelly](https://bspghan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CAPGAN.png)
Environmental Enteropathy- Paul Kelly
This is a recording of the the CAPGAN/ BSPGHAN webinar delivered by Professor Paul Kelly, Professor of Tropical Gastroenterology at Barts & The London School of Medicine, UK on 1 July 2021. Produced by KYL.
Upcoming Events
Sheffield IBD Study Day with Professor Dan Turner
Sheffield Children's Hospital will be hosting Professor Dan Turner on 5th July 2024. The day promises to be an academic feast, with multiple talks and chance of personal interaction. We wanted […]
Practical Paediatric GI Motility Course
An exciting 2 day hands on, interactive motility course at Evelina Hospital will be held on 11-12 July 2024. The course will be focused on PH Impedance, Oesophageal and Anorectal Manometry, […]
UK Monogenic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Virtual Grand Round
Transforming the care of patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease. Genomic analysis is a foundation of precision medicine. With a better understanding of the molecular causes of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) […]
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 […]
Glasgow Gastro Conference
The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow are organising the next in person Glasgow Gastro Conference on the 13th September. Find out more
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 […]