Events

This join BSG/BASL webinar will be held on

Wednesday 20th May 2026
18:00 to 19:00

Programme:

Overview of World Experience of Liver Transplant for Alcohol-related Hepatitis: Mike Allison, Cambridge
Medical Selection Criteria: Ewan Forrest, Glasgow
Psychosocial Criteria for Selection: Ian Webzell, London
A View from the Referrers’ Perspective: Paul Richardson, Liverpool
A View from the Transplant Centres’ Perspective: Neil Rajoriya, Birmingham
The Patient’s Perspective: Vanessa Hebditch, British Liver Trust (tbc)

Fielding on-line questions: James Maurice, Bristol

You can register HERE via the BSG website.

The webinar is free to attend for BASL members and will be available to watch on-demand after the event.

SAVE THE DATE

Date: 4th June 2026
UK Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Platform: Zoom

FREE to attend for BASL & BSG Members.

Registration Open  - Register Here; https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pzjtOo89Qom9_BYENN69Fg  

Not a member of BASL, then why not join by clicking: HERE

Please contact sigs@basl.org.uk should you have any questions.

Registration now open

Don’t miss out — our last two events sold out with waiting lists. Secure your place early!

British Association for Allied Health Professionals in Liver (BAAL) are delighted to announce their 2026 annual face to face education meeting.

Date: 26th June 2026
Venue: The Edgbaston Park Hotel, University of Birmingham.
Topic: Living with Liver Disease: Redefining Healthcare Through the Power of the Patient Voice.

This year’s BAAL event brings patients and healthcare professionals together to strengthen and advance liver care. Celebrating the outstanding work already happening across the UK, the programme shines a spotlight on lived experience, showcases innovative multidisciplinary practice, and champions partnership driven improvements that enhance liver services nationwide.

Learning objectives:

• Gain insight into the lived experience of people with liver disease and how patient perspectives can shape better care.
• Explore practical ways to embed patient voice into clinical decision‑making, co‑design, and service improvement.
• Strengthen skills in working collaboratively with patients to understand barriers to medication adherence and support sustained engagement with treatment.
• Learn from multidisciplinary models that enhance supportive care and strengthen liver services across the pathway.
• Identify opportunities within their own organisations to improve care delivery, collaboration, and patient outcomes.

View a programme:   Download BAAL 26th June 2026 agenda v8 docx.pdf

FREE to attend for BASL / BAAL members.

You can register HERE

Members will be asked for a £30 deposit on registration, which will be refunded when you attend the meeting.

The attendance fee for none members is £50 (non-refundable).

Not a member of BASL / BAAL? Please consider joining, it is £20 per annum for a Nurse/Affiliate membership.
Read more on the 'Join' webpage > Here and complete the application form > Here

If you require any further information please contact Kim@basl.org.uk 

BAAL is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found below and HERE

Registration Opening!

The Basic Science Retreat 2026 meeting will be an in person meeting bringing together leading scientists, academics and clinicians in the field of UK Hepatology. The meeting provides an exceptional platform to discuss the latest advancements in liver disease research and emerging technologies.

Date and Times: Monday 29th June (PM TBC) to Wednesday 1st July (PM TBC)
Venue: Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre, Milton Keynes

Registration - the registration fee, is £350 per person, which includes accommodation at Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre for the 29th June and 30th June, Dinner and a BBQ at Kents Hill Park. 

PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION FEE IS THE SAME EVEN IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THE WHOLE EVENT or STAY AT KENTS HILL PARK

Programme to follow shortly.

In addition to the scientific programme, the conference will provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to engage with their peers and foster collaborations that will further advance the field.

REGISTER > HERE

Abstract Submission Open - Deadline: 11:59hrs Friday 1st May 2026

Please consider submitting an abstract on one or more of the session themes:

• Liver disease models and new model frontiers
• Metabolic-associated liver disease (including alcohol-related)
• Immune and inflammatory circuits in chronic liver disease
• Hepatobiliary cancers (including cancer immunology)
• Organ cross-talk, microbiota, and the exposome (including environmental)
• Spatial biology, multi-omics, digital liver, and AI
• Fibrosis, regeneration, and cell therapies
• Genetics, epigenetics, and gene therapy

Submit an Abstract > HERE 

The previous events were a resounding success and hopefully again this unique meeting will offer plenty of interaction and discussion as well as a unique opportunity to foster new and lasting collaborative projects across all areas of hepatology research.

We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting. 

BASL Basic Science Retreat meeting is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found on the BASL website Sponsorship page > HERE

Save the Date 

ArLD Special Interest Group Meeting
Date: 8th July 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Platform: Zoom

SIG members - if you would like to add anything to the agenda please contact sigs@basl.org.uk 

Registration will open soon

SAVE THE DATE - BASL ANNUAL MEETING 2026 - Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th October

Including: BLTG Transplant Meeting Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th PM and BLNA Nurse meeting Wednesday 7th PM and Thursday 8th.

Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC), Coldra Wood, Newport, South Wales NP18 1DE

More details to follow and on the annual meeting website > HERE https://baslannualmeeting.org.uk/ 

Abstract Submission Open!  Closes 12 Noon on 5th June 2026

If you would like the chance to present your latest research on one or more of the topics below please submit an abstract when the submission opens:

Alcohol & Metabolic Liver Disease
Auto Immune Liver Disease
Basic Science
Cancer
Cirrhosis & its Complications
Clinical Service Development
Health Inequalities
Nursing, AHP and Pharmacist
Other
Sustainable Hepatology (including digital health)
Paracentesis & Transplantation
Viral hepatitis

Abstracts will be judged by a selected panel of reviewers following the submission deadline and submitting authors will be notified as to whether their submitted abstract has been accepted.

Please note that there is a total overall word limit for your submission of 400 words (excluding names of authors and affiliations). One Table or figure or image can be included along with references in your abstract as uploaded files

To submit an abstract click HERE

Abstract submissions guidelines can be found HERE

Abstract Submission will close at 12 Noon on 5th June 2026

Registration is now Open!

REGISTER HERE

The registration portal allows you to register for one or all three meetings with discounted Early Bird registration fees available until 28th August 2026.

We're delighted to confirm that registration rates will remain the same this year!

A full list of rates can be downloaded HERE

DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: 23.59hrs on Friday 28th August 2026

Accommodation

BASL has secured a number of allocations with local hotels and listed other options for accommodation, all the information is on the annual meeting website, or click HERE for more details.

Contact conference@basl.org.uk if you have any questions. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the annual meeting.

BASL are delighted to announce the date of the 2026 Introduction to Hepatology meeting.

This is a face to face meeting at The Exchange Building in central Birmingham on Friday 6th November 2026.

This meeting is aimed at early year Gastroenterology trainees (ST4/5) and those considering applying for Gastroenterology in the near future (IMT3 and IMT1/2) who are interested in Hepatology. We aim to cover some of the fundamental aspects of hepatology and the career pathway. You will hear from experienced UK Hepatologists and senior trainees who will talk on exciting developments in Hepatology and how you can navigate the current training pathway.

Further information and registration will follow soon. 

 The British Hepatology Pharmacy Group is delighted to announce the date for its 2026 educational meeting:

Date: 27th November 2026
Venue: The ISH venue, Regents Park, London W1W 5PN

The objectives of the BHPG are to provide national leadership for pharmacists working in the field of hepatology and to promote excellence in the provision of pharmaceutical care in this area. The group brings together senior representation from across the country with a wealth of experience in the field of hepatology.

We are in the process of developing an exciting agenda which will be delivered by a wide range of clinicians and healthcare professionals.

Registration and programme to follow.