British Association for AHP's in Liver

The British Association for Allied Health Professionals in Liver (BAAL) is an affiliated group of the British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL). 

BAAL is a professional organisation for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) specialising in the care of patients with liver disorders. BAAL aims to promote excellence in the provision of Allied Health Professional care to all patients with liver disorders. Professions include, but are not limited to, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Clinical/Health/Behavioural Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Exercise Physiologists and Radiographers. The purpose of the forum is to promote awareness of the role of AHPs within Hepatology. It will provide education, peer support, research and networking opportunities for AHPs working within the field of Hepatology which will lead to improved patient care. Long-term, the group aims to formulate National guidelines and develop clinical standards across the UK.

Core Activities:

  • The BAAL aims to fulfil the above purpose by undertaking the following core activities;
  • To promote optimal clinical practice in the treatment and management of patients with liver disorders across all patient groups. This includes the promotion of a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
  • To act as a source of specialist AHP knowledge for national advisory groups, local and regional commissioning teams, patient advocacy groups and all other stakeholders deemed appropriate by the BAAL Chairperson and contribute to local, national and international policy making
  • To provide educational support and opportunities for AHPs working in the field of hepatology.
  • To work with partner AHP organisations as deemed appropriate by the BAAL Chairperson to develop and promote minimum standards of care for AHPs working within hepatology.
  • To promote the work of AHPs and engage with families and carers of individuals with, or at risk of liver disease
  • To promote and disseminate AHP led research
  • To develop and promote guidelines to facilitate quality AHP management for people with, or at risk of liver disease
  • To operate within the Health and Care and Professionals’ (HCPC) code of conduct and ethics

BAAL Committee Members - coming soon