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
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.
Congenital Diarrhoea – Dr Elena Cernat
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Elena Cernat, Leeds Children’s Hospital, on 10th December 2021. Produced by DW.
Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis and Genetic Cholestasis – Prof. Richard Thompson
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Richard Thompson, King’s College Hospital, on 3rd December 2021. Produced by DW.
IBD Diagnosis and Mis-diagnosis (including mimics) – Part 1 – Prof. David Wilson
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. David Wilson, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, on 17th November 2021. Produced by DW.
Upcoming Events
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Apollo Children’s Hands on Endoscopy Workshop
Apollo Hospital, DelhiTo commemorate 27 years of the first successful Pediatric Liver Transplant in India Apollo Children's is organising a Hands on Endoscopy Workshop XI KVO Update on Hot topics CME on […]
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BSPGHAN Education Series: How to publish a paper by dr. Richard Hansen
ZoomYou are invited to register for a Zoom webinar! When: Dec 11, 2025 12:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: How to publish a paper by dr. Richard Hansen Register […]
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Paediatric Portal Hypertension: Disease Specific Issues in Natural History and Management
Baveno , ItalyDownload programme (PDF) Visit Website