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
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.
Feeding Difficulties – Dr Sue Protheroe
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Sue Protheroe, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, on 23th June 2021. Produced by DW.
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery – Dr Simon Chapman
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Simon Chapman, Bart’s Health NHS Trust, on 9th June 2021. Produced by DW.
RCPCH COVID Vaccination Update
The College has recently updated its webpage on the COVID-19 vaccine programme with some FAQs. This is available alongside advice for paediatricians published earlier this year on the eligibility of children and young people for COVID-19 vaccines in phase 1 of the programme. We're continuing to monitor these issues and will update the FAQ page as the situation develops. With best wishes, KateKate WebbHealth Policy LeadRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Gastrointestinal Dystonia in Severe Neurodisabilities- Andrew Barclay
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Andrew Barclay, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, on 26 May 2021. Produced by KYL.
Guideline Development – Dr Hannah Gordon
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Hannah Gordon, Bart’s Health NHS Trust, on 20th May 2021. Produced by DW.
Open letter to Matt Hancock from IBD UK
Dear Members IBD UK will be sharing this open letter to Matt Hancock on the IBD UK website and Crohn’s & Colitis UK website on Monday morning. We will then be sharing it on social media channels with the attached graphic and copy below, which you are welcome to use in your own posts if you are planning on sharing the letter. Twitter: The @IBDUKTEAM report showed that IBD care across the UK needs to change. IBD needs to be taken seriously, so we’re asking @MattHancock for a clear government strategy for improvement. Please RT and support our ask for #BetterIBDCare https://ibduk.org/blog/2021/our-open-letter-to-matt-hancock Facebook: The IBD UK report showed that IBD care across the UK needs to change. IBD needs to be taken seriously, so we’re asking @matthancockofficial for a clear government strategy for improvement. Please share and support our ask for #BetterIBDCare https://ibduk.org/blog/2021/our-open-letter-to-matt-hancock Best wishes. Jackie IBD UK Crohn’s and Colitis UK...
Autoimmune Hepatitis – Dr Palaniswamy Karthikeyan
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Palaniswamy Karthikeyan, Leeds Children’s Hospital, on 5th May 2021. Produced by DW.
Slow Transit Constipation – Dr Nikhil Thapar
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Nikhil Thapar, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, at the BSPGHAN Annual Meeting on Wednesday 28th April 2021. Produced by KYL.
Diagnosis and Management of Rumination Syndrome – Dr Keith Lindley
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Keith Lindley, Great Ormond Street Hospital, at the BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 2021 on Wednesday 28th April 2021. Produced by KYL.
Upcoming Events
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 […]