The Latest News From The BAS

  1. Workshop: Foam Sclerotherapy Posted: 8th March 2023 STD Pharmaceutical Products Ltd invites you to attend the fifth one-day Fibrovein Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop Date: Saturday 13th May 2023 Venue: Solihull Hospital Education Centre, Birmingham, B91 2JL, UK. Limited places – First come first served! The workshop presenters include Mr Philip Coleridge-Smith, Mr Martin Claridge, Mr Huw Davies and Gareth Bate. The Foam Sclerotherapy technique… View Article
  2. BAS 2023 Programme released & registration opens Posted: 10th February 2023 The British Association of Sclerotherapists has released an exciting programme for its 2023 Conference on 23rd May at Dorney Lake near Windsor, and registration is now open. Encompassing both foam and microsclerotherapy, the event brings together phlebologists, vascular surgeons and nurses, aesthetic practitioners and dermatologists with a common interest in treating leg veins and improving… View Article
  3. New Board Appointments Posted: 7th December 2022 The British Association of Sclerotherapists (BAS) has appointed a new Chair and three new Board members. Dr Martyn King, the Association’s Treasurer for the past 5 years, will take the Chair. Dr King is Vice-Chair of the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners and founder and Medical Director of the Aesthetic Complications Expert Group. Consultant Vascular… View Article
  4. Australia job opportunities Posted: 28th September 2022 The Vein Institute Australia is recruiting UK sclerotherapy practitioners and sonographers (Sponsored Post) Dreaming of a move to sunny Australia? Or perhaps a working holiday? Looking to focus on your sclerotherapy expertise? Join the team at The Vein Institute! What’s on offer? VISA sponsorship support Be a full time employee (4 or 5 day options)… View Article
  5. BAS 2023 Conference Date Announced Posted: 12th September 2022 We are delighted to announce that we shall return to Dorney Lake near Eton for a one day physical conference, on Tuesday 23rd May 2023. This delightful venue is perfect for our conference needs and furthermore the rates are very reasonable. We are mindful that many BAS members are not based in the South of… View Article
  6. Fellowship awarded to Dr Stephen Tristram Posted: 8th September 2022 After serving on the Board for 20 years, as Chairman for the past 10 years, Dr Stephen Tristram has regretfully announced that he is stepping down. The Board voted unanimously to award Dr Tristram honorary life membership and the designation ‘Fellow of the BAS’ in recognition of his immense contribution to the Association. Hilary Furber,… View Article
  7. Unique CPD opportunity: in-clinic shadowing Posted: 3rd August 2022 Where can practitioners find ongoing sclerotherapy CPD? There are myriad one day training courses for beginners who wish to learn the basics of sclerotherapy but far fewer opportunities for practitioners looking to further develop their skills. Options include: An experienced colleague willing to mentor or share their expertise Attending conferences Online resources such as sclerotherapy… View Article
  8. Review of Vascular Societies’ Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 Posted: 18th December 2021 Reflections from Mr Zola Mzimba FRCSE RPhS, Director Veins North West and member of BAS Board I recently attended the Vascular Societies’ Annual Scientific Meeting 2021. After eighteen months of Zoom meetings, webinars and online interactions I’d forgotten what an early start feels like to get to the airport for the morning flight to Manchester!… View Article
  9. Free place sponsored by Clarius Ultrasound Posted: 26th October 2021 Silver sponsor Clarius Ultrasound will sponsor a free place for the Live Online Treatment Demonstration on 13th November One delegate will be randomly selected to receive a free place to join the live webinar. If you have already registered and paid for the event your name will be automatically entered into the competition. See details… View Article
  10. Advice on VTE risk and prophylaxis for sclerotherapy patients after COVID-19 infection or vaccination Posted: 12th August 2021

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