WELCOME TO THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER
Monthly webinar series - Session 2: 14th December 17:30 – 19:00pm (UK time)
Session 2: Acute Liver Failure
Full details and registration through the website Events page > Here
BASL ANNUAL MEETING
8th-11th October 2024
Thank you to all that attended the BASL Annual Meeting 2023 in Brighton from 19th - 22nd September.
BASL 2024 SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th October, including BLTG & BLNA. Location: Harrogate.
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BASL AND BASL SUB-GROUPS
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The British Association for the Study of the Liver is a multi-disciplinary society with around 900 members composed of interested individuals from clinical medicine, clinical and basic research and allied professions. |
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British Liver Nurses' Association is a professional nursing organisation aiming to develop knowledge and understanding of liver disease, in order to improve the quality of patient care. |
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The British Viral Hepatitis Group aims to improve the management and study of patients with chronic viral liver disease, bringing together UK hepatologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease physicians, virologists and interested epidemiologists. |
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The BLTG (British Liver Transplant Group) was launched in 2014 to represent the professional interests of liver transplantation in the UK and promote strategic and academic development. The BLTG will foster close relationships with BTS (British Transplant Society) and LICAGE (Liver Intensive Care Group of Europe) and will build on the role of the UK and Ireland Annual Meeting by delivering structure and authority to the group. |
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Is a professional pharmacy organisation aiming to develop knowledge and understanding of liver disorders including viral hepatitis, in order to improve the quality of patient care, through medicines optimisation, collaborative and multi-disciplinary working and promoting patient-focused research. |
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British Association for Allied Health Professionals in Liver is a professional group for AHP’s specialising or working with patients with liver conditions. Bringing together specialist hepatology AHP’s from across the four Nations. Their aim is to promote excellence through the provision of AHP care to all patients with liver disorders. |
News
Opportunities: BASL Trainee Subcommittee – Expressions of Interest Close 15th November 2023
Read moreBASL’s Trainee Subcommittee members are nearing the end of their tenure and we are seeking expressions of interest from trainees to take over these roles.
The subcommittee was formed to increase regional representation for hepatology interested trainees and is formed of 8 regional representatives. The regions are:
- South West
- South East
- Midlands
- North West
- North East
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
Key roles will be in the promotion of hepatology locally and assistance in delivering BASL Trainee Educational events.
Read more here: Download BASL Trainee Subcommittee Aims June 2021v1.pdf
Application:
You must be a BASL In Training member to apply and have a training number in Gastroenterology.
The post will be for 2 years and members are invited to submit an expression of interest to judy@basl.org.uk detailing which region you are interested in representing, along with a personal statement containing no more than 300 words, explaining why you want to represent your region and what you can bring to the BASL Trainee Subcommittee.
In the case of multiple applicants for a region the Secretariat will arrange for an election of the BASL In Training members. Representatives will be elected by simple majority of those members voting. (The personal statement will be shared with the membership if there is a vote and will be used for this purpose only.)
Deadline for expressions of interest is 23:59 on Wednesday 15th November 2023.
BASL is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its work. It is actively promoting equal opportunities and access for all our members regardless of their background. We would, therefore, encourage you to consider representing your region on the BASL Trainee Sub-Committee to help to shape the future of BASL and increase our inclusivity/inclusiveness.
If you have any specific questions about the subcommittee, please do not hesitate to contact admin@basl.org.uk .
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Enter the 2024 BJN Awards today - Gastrointestinal Nurse of the Year Category - closing date 15th December 2023
Read moreThe British Journal of Nursing is delighted to welcome nominations.
The BJN Awards are designed to recognise, highlight, and reward excellence, innovation, best practice and leadership in care.
Do any of your colleagues deserve recognition?
Have you excelled in clinical practice?
Please nominate for the Gastrointestinal Nurse of the Year category.
Visit the BJN website for all of the information and to Enter on line > HERE
Entries close on 15th December 2023!
On Friday the 22nd of March 2024, the BJN in partnership with the leading UK nursing societies will host its prestigious annual awards at the BMA House, London. The evening promises to be a special night where we will celebrate amazing nursing achievements and hear from the winners on their award-winning work to inspire others to introduce changes to their own practice.
For any enquiries please contact Erin Cardon. Email nurseledconferences@markallengroup.com .
Press Releases British Liver Trust - BASL Annual Meeting 2023
Read moreNew research reveals late detection of liver disease crisis with more than a third dying within a year of diagnosis:
"Alright My Liver?" screening programme in the South West finds hundreds with liver damage, potentially saving lives:
Opportunities to Join the BASL and BLTG Committees - Expressions of Interest and Nominations Open – deadline Wednesday 4th October 2023
Read moreThere are a number of opportunities coming up for members to serve on the BASL or BLTG committees so please get involved and help to shape the future of BASL.
BASL Committee Posts:
BASL Secretary Elect - elected by the membership and will serve for one year as Secretary Elect and for up to three years as Secretary.
The Secretary is one of three principal officers of the Association (President, Treasurer and Secretary) and is responsible for the annual Scientific Meeting, working with the Secretariat. The post holder will shadow the BASL Secretary from October 2023, taking up the role of Secretary at the end of the Business Meeting of the Association in September 2024.
NB: The President, Secretary and Treasurer post holders must have different Institutional affiliation within the UK.
BLTG Committee Posts
BLTG Secretary - elected by the BASL BLTG membership and will serve for a period of up to three years and can be re-elected once.
The Secretary is one of three principal officers (BLTG Chair, BLTG secretary and BASL Treasurer) of the British Liver Transplant Group. The post holder will have a key role in the planning and organisation of the BLTG annual meeting as well as other training and educational events. This is an exciting role for a motivated person keen to help the BLTG to deliver on its commitment to improve education on, the management of, and the quality of research into, liver transplantation.
BASL is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its work. It is actively promoting equal opportunities and access for all our members regardless of their background. We would, therefore, encourage you to consider joining the BASL or BLTG committees to help to shape the future of BASL and increase our inclusivity/inclusiveness.
Nomination Process
Please send your nominations, clearly stating the committee; BASL or BLTG and the position that your nomination is for, to the Secretariat at judy@basl.org.uk by the deadline of 23:59hrs Wednesday 4th October 2023.
Candidates wishing to be considered for nomination must be a member of BASL and will require one BASL member to propose them and a second BASL member to confirm their suitability for the role in writing. (Proposing and seconding of candidates can be done by email.)
If more than one candidate is nominated for a particular post the Secretariat will arrange for an election of all members. Should an election need to take place the Secretariat will contact the candidates and request a personal statement. The statement should contain no more than 300 words and permission will be requested to share the personal statements with the BASL membership. (Personal statements are intended for this purpose only.)
The successful candidate will be elected by a simple majority of those members voting.
If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact judy@basl.org.uk .
We look forward to hearing from you.
British Transplantation Physician Trainee Society (BTPTS for now)
Read moreDear Colleagues
A new group for physicians trainees interested in solid organ transplantation (comparable to the Herrick Society) has been established with the support of The British Transplantation Society and the UKODTRN.
This group is for all trainees from all backgrounds across medical training. We aim to support education, training and research as well as represent physician trainee views around issues pertinent to solid organ transplantation.
If you are interested in being kept informed as the society develops (not formal membership at this stage) please complete the link which follows by 18th September 2023 (and vote on what we should name the society!).
Specific queries can be directed to kaitlin.mayne@nhs.scot and the link to complete is here: https://forms.gle/DGjsuQiXPg9Y9uaD6 .
Please share with your colleagues.
Best wishes
Karen Rockwell, Co-Director UK Organ Donation and Transplantation (UKODTRN)
Kaitlin Mayne, BTPTS Chair
(Updated 11/09/23 deadline extended)
Events
Date: 4th December 2023
Time: 18:30 - 19:30pm (UK Time)
The subject of regional liver nurse networks was discussed at the recent BLNA annual meeting. It was evident at the meeting that there is much enthusiasm and interest around networking.
In response the BLNA committtee will be running a webinar continuing on the discussions around networking, offering further support in the development and sustainability of regional nurse liver networks.
Agenda
18.30 - 18.35 - Welcome & introduction
18.35 - 18.50 - Presentation of survey & feedback from BLNA Brighton meeting
18.50 - 19.00 - Discussion with attendees
19.00 - 19.10 - Best practice & top tips
19.10 - 19.25 - Benefits & challenges
19.25 - 19.30 - Next steps & close
BASL BLNA members and non-members welcome.
To Register for the webinar click > Here .
Please read the disclaimer below before registering:
Download BASL Events Data Protection Disclaimer_2022.pdf
Not a BASL member? Why not consider joining, read more > Here .
Please contact admin@basl.org.uk if you have any questions.
Dr David Patch, Portal Hypertension SIG lead, would like to invite you to the first Portal Hypertension meeting combined with the BSIR looking at Vascular Liver Disease.
The first meeting will take place at Bristol Southmead Hospital, with David and radiological colleagues from Royal Free Hospital to form a "radiological MDT" looking at a number of local liver cases, plus some from RFH. Other attendees will then be invited to share cases of their own.
This event will be hosted online via Teams for those not in the Bristol area and in-person for any local healthcare professionals.
Host: Bristol Southmead Hospital in conjunction with Bristol Royal Infirmary
Date: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Time: 17:30 - 20:00
Format: Hybrid
To register your interest please email: Georgia@basl.org.uk stating:
- Name
- Jobroll
- Affiliation
- In person / Virtual attendance
13/12/23
REGISTER NOW - through Zoom by clicking HERE
Are you a budding Hepatologist? Or a new consultant wanting to know more about specific areas of Hepatology? Do you want to improve you hepatology knowledge to permit Hepatology curriculum sign off? Have you got questions but not had the opportunity to ask them?
If yes then please join us for the BASL Virtual School of Hepatology Webinar Series 2023. The BASL Virtual School of Hepatology Sessions offer an excellent platform for trainees and consultants interested in hepatology, with talks delivered by UK Hepatologists, followed by a Q&A session.
Following the success of the series in 2021 & 2022 we are running a series of 6 bi-monthly webinars through 2023 and 2024 on a Wednesday evening.
We are delighted to announce our fourth session and speaker for December:
Session 4: HCC - so many new modalities - so little time
Speaker: Dr Abid Suddle – King’s College Hospital, London
Date: Wednesday 13th December 2023
UK Time: 19:00 – 20:00
The BASL Virtual School of Hepatology Sessions offer an excellent platform for trainees interested in hepatology, with talks delivered by UK Hepatologists, followed by a Q&A session.
FREE to attend for BASL Members.
REGISTER NOW - through Zoom by clicking HERE
Not a member of BASL, then why not join by clicking > HERE.
Remember to read the BASL Events Data Protection Disclaimer below before registering Download BASL Events Data Protection Disclaimer_2022.pdf
Please contact kim@basl.org.uk should you have any questions.
Thank you to our supporter:
This webinar series is supported by Dr Falk. They have had no influence or input into the programme, agenda or content of the meeting.
13/12/23
We are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the British Viral Hepatitis Group (BVHG) will be held on 13th December 2023, which will be a face to face meeting in London.
Register for the meeting HERE
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30pm
Location: VENUE CHANGE, Please note due to demand this event will now be held at ISH Venues, 1 Park Crescent, Regents Park, London.
Programme talks include:
- Changing CHB treatment guidelines and changing clinical practice
- ED testing- a catalyst for integrated BBV services
- Estimating disease burden and those actively engaged in clinical care
- How an integrated pharmacy service can support the growing CHB workload
- HCC surveillance: who and when to screen in CHB
- Intrahepatic analysis to inform treatment and disease outcomes
- HBV Functional cure update from AASLD 2023
- How best to employ therapeutic vaccine in combination regimens to achieve functional cure
- Current and future treatment options in the management of hepatitis delta
- Therapeutic goals in HDV and how to achieve them
- UK HDV update
You can view a programme via this link > Download Programme - BVHG meeting - 13th December 2023 (v5).pdf
Register for the meeting HERE
Free to BASL members. You will be charged a £45 deposit on registration, which will be refunded after you attend the event. None members fee £70.
Not a BASL member? Why not consider joining, read more > Here .
Please contact kim@basl.org.uk should you have any questions.
BASL would like to thank our sponsors of this event, who have had no input to the content of the programme.
14/12/23
British Liver Transplant Group (BLTG) are pleased to announce the second meeting in their webinar series.
The BLTG UK Liver Critical Care and Anaesthesia Transplant School is a series of monthly webinars (held via Zoom), aimed at promoting education and sharing knowledge amongst the seven UK Liver Transplant centres. We will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to the perioperative and critical care management of these patients, delivered by expert clinicians from around the UK and the world.
Each session will comprise two 30-minute talks, followed by 30 minutes of discussion. The webinars will be free to watch live by both BASL members and non-members following registration and are open to both trainees and consultants.
NB: catch up recordings will be accessible to BASL members ONLY via the BASL website members area.
Download BLTG UK Liver Critical Care & Anaesthesia Webinar Series Programme_websitev2.pdf
Session 2:
Webinar time: 17:30 - 19:00pm
17:30 – 18:00pm (UK time)
Session: Title: Acute Liver Failure – Epidemiology, prognostication & general management
Speaker: Will Bernal, Liver Intensivist, King’s College Hospital London
18:00 – 18.30 (UK time)
Session Title: Acute Liver Failure – Specialist management of intracranial hypertension and indications for Plasma Exchange
Speaker: Mansoor Bangash, Liver Intensivist, University Hospitals Birmingham
Followed by 30mins for questions and discussion.
Registration Open - Register HERE
Remember to read the BASL Disclaimer before registering: Download BASL Events Data Protection Disclaimer_2022.pdf
Not a BASL BLTG member? Why not consider joining, read more > Here .
Contact admin@basl.org.uk if you have any questions.
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