2025 has been an incredible year for BSH and that is hugely down to our membership and loyal volunteers. See the highlights from some of our Special Interest Groups (SIG's) work in 2025 below.
Global Specialist Interest Group
The BSH Global Haematology Special Interest Group (SIG) was created to bring together specialists with experience and interest in haematology issues in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
In 2025 the Global SIG continued its' collaborative work in Zambia with the last of three visits to Lusaka and Ndola. As a result of these visits, the task force has set up a Haematology MDT and Educational Lecture Series with BSH volunteers and haematology professionals working in Zambia. These meetings are being recorded and are available to view here.
A pilot fellowship grant has been introduced which aims to support BSH members who are trainees in a country where there is no local training programme to access context-appropriate haematology training in a nearby country/region. This grant is intended to support access to context-appropriate training in a formal postgraduate haematology programme.
Imelda Bates previous Chair was awarded the BSH lifetime achievement award which recognises outstanding individuals who have made a major contribution to haematology. Dr. Katharine Lowndes Vice-Chair received the HVO Golden Apple Award
Join the Global SIG to keep up to date with their activities.
Laboratory Special Interest Group
Formed in 2022, The British Society for Haematology (BSH) Laboratory Special Interest Group (SIG) incorporates both benign and malignant laboratory haematology. The SIG is comprised of BSH members and non-members who are a mix of medics and scientists.
In 2025, The British Society for Haematology (BSH) Digital Haematology Task Force was formed which sits under the Laboratory Special Interest Group (SIG). The task force comprises BSH members who are a mix of medics and scientists.
Join the Laboratory SIG to keep up to date with news and activities related to laboratory haematology.
Lymphoma SIG
The Lymphoma SIG has an educational focus holding two events and two business meetings a year. The topics cover both the clinical and scientific aspects of Lymphoma. The group created a podcast providing evidence-based research and advice to manage a multitude of syndromes and disorders from national experts in the field. The podcast can be found on the BSH website.
Join the Lymphoma SIG to keep up to date with all Lymphoma SIG news.
For more information, email [email protected] .
Teenage and Young Adult SIG
Established in 2017 the Teenage and Young Adult SIG (TYA) provide support for haematology professionals and advocate for haematology research and its translation into clinical practice. They aim to become an expert body providing advice and guidance to NICE and NHS England.
The group hold up to two educational events a year, with one at the BSH ASM discussing both benign and malignant haematology affecting TYA patients.
The TYA SIG have created a syllabus with the goal to create an educational platform where professionals and students can find advice and guidance from experts as well as high quality research.
Join the Teenage and Young Adult SIG to keep up to date with all TYA SIG news.
For more information, email [email protected] .
Obstetric SIG
The Obstetric SIG was established in 2001 to raise the profile, communication and education of this sub-speciality. The group provides a supportive network to professionals in the area as expert opinion and shared experience is imperative due to the lack of quality research.
The group are currently working on a research project with HaemStar called MATRON, a retrospective data collection on the management of high risk and intermediate risk in pregnancy. The project was split into two branches, the data collection and an international perspective study on the management of high-risk and intermediate-risk VTE.
Join the Obstetric SIG to keep up to date with all Obstetric news.
For more information, email [email protected] .
Paediatric SIG
The Paediatric SIG was established to create a network for those interested in childhood blood disorders. The primary role of the group is to represent paediatric haematology and address its training, workforce and educational needs. The group also have a subgroup; Paediatric Haematology Trainee Network that provides education, support and advice.
The group have an open workforce survey to understand the current Paediatric landscape nationally and the needs of paediatric centres across the nation in relation to their workforce. Both individuals and centres are welcome to take part in the Workforce survey .
Join the Paediatric SIG to keep up to date with all Paediatric SIG news.
For more information, email [email protected] .
Paediatric Haematology Trainee Network (PHTN)
The Paediatric Haematology Trainee Network (PHTN) was created as a subgroup of the Paediatric SIG to act as a trainee body to connect Paediatric haematology trainees across all four nations.
The network has five workgroups which provide education, training, peer support, FRCPath support and research. As part of the network’s education support, they provide a bi-monthly virtual teaching programme covering topics from the Paediatric syllabus, which they aim to continue in 2025.
Join the PHTN to keep up to date with all PHTN news.
For more information, email [email protected] .
Myelodysplastic Syndrome SIG
The Myelodysplastic Syndrome SIG (MDS SIG) was established in 2023, previously an independent charity. The group aim to hold educational events twice a year, raising awareness and providing education and guidance to those interested in MDS.
The group are in the process of setting up their webpage and preparing for their first educational event at the BSH ASM 2025.