British Society for Haematology

20/07/2026

If you're eligible to vote in the RCPath elections, don't miss the opportunity to have your say. Please see RCPath's post below for details on how to vote.

📢Make your voice heard! Voting is now open for a range of Honorary Officer and Council Member roles. These positions play a key role in supporting the profession, representing members and guiding the College’s work. Members eligible to vote should look out for an email from Civica containing candidate information and a personalised voting link. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VECB50Zi6pi

14/07/2026

Early recognition of AL amyloidosis is critical to improving patient outcomes. This new guideline aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of AL amyloidosis across haematology, cardiology, neurology, renal and general clinics, supporting earlier diagnosis and treatment before significant organ damage occurs.
Click here for the full guidelines: https://b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/guidelines/early-diagnosis-of-al-amyloidosis-in-haematology-cardiology-neurology-renal-and-general-clinics-guideline

26/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce the publication of the BSH Guideline for the Estimation of Fetomaternal Haemorrhage — an important update for colleagues working in laboratory, maternity and transfusion services.

The purpose of this guideline is to provide healthcare professionals with clear practical and technical guidance for estimating the volume of target red blood cells (RBCs) in an individual's circulation when using acid elution (AE) and flow cytometry (FC) methods. It is laboratory focused and recognises the difficulties involved in interpreting AE slides and the limitations of both the AE and FC techniques.

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The purpose of this guideline is to provide healthcare professionals with clear practical and technical guidance for estimating the volume of target red blood cells (RBCs) in an individual's circulation when using acid elution (AE) and flow cytometry (FC) methods. It is laboratory focused and recogn...

24/06/2026

The BSH Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes applications to fill three member vacancies on the committee for three consultants. The MDS SIG was established at the BSH in 2023 and have been building on the previous work of the former UK MDS Forum.

The MDS SIG is a key BSH network for healthcare professionals to share ideas and opinions and promote excellence in the care of MDS patients. The committee hold two educational events each year, and contribute to current MDS guidelines, as well as providing expert advice to other professional bodies such as RCPath and NICE in collaboration with the BSH.

Time Commitment:

The group meets 2 to 3 times a year and works to share expertise in MDS. Both vacancies will have a term of 3 years with the option for a second term.

How to apply:

For more information on these vacancies, please view the role description here: https://b-s-h.org.uk/about-us/volunteer-with-us

The deadline for submitting your application is 30 June 2026 at 5pm.

23/06/2026

We’re pleased to share SHOT’s new Essential Standards for Safe Transfusion in Clinical IT Systems. These standards define the essential safety requirements for IT systems supporting safety critical transfusion workflows, including patient identification, sample labelling, ordering and administration of blood components, and the management of transfusion reactions.

To support implementation, the standards are now linked from the supplementary materials of the BSH Guidelines for the Specification, Implementation and Management of IT Systems in Hospital Transfusion Laboratories. This connection helps improve accessibility, promote consistent expectations for safety critical functionality, and support wider uptake across services.

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Since the last version of the BCSH (British Committee for Standards in Haematology) Guidelines for Specification, implementation and management of  Information Technology (IT) in hospital transfusion laboratories was published1 there has been continued development in IT applications for use in tran...

22/06/2026

Clinical Audit Awareness Week (22–26 June) highlights the vital role of clinical audit in improving the quality and safety of patient care. At BSH, audit is a key part of our guideline development process. We currently offer 57 guidelines with downloadable audit templates, helping teams assess compliance with recommendations, identify opportunities for improvement, and support more consistent haematology care in everyday practice.

19/06/2026

On World Sickle Cell Day (19 June 2026), the British Society for Haematology celebrates progress in sickle cell care and advocates for continued awareness, education, and equitable access to high-quality treatment and support.




https://b-s-h.org.uk/about-us/news/bsh-highlights-the-importance-of-world-sickle-cell-day

18/06/2026

The Royal College of Pathologists has opened nominations for 3 Vice Presidents, Registrar and Treasurer. This is a great opportunity for haematology to be represented at College leadership level, and we encourage eligible colleagues to consider applying.

Find out more and submit your nomination via the College website:

Help shape the future of pathology – represent your profession, influence College priorities and contribute to the leadership of the Royal College of Pathologists.

14/06/2026

Today is . We want to say a huge thank you to blood donors, transfusion practitioners, laboratory professionals and clinical teams who work together to ensure patients receive the blood products they need.

10/06/2026

Join us on 6 July, 1–2pm for a virtual webinar introducing consensus methodology in haematology.
This session, delivered by the NIHR Research Support Service Leicester Hub, will explore Delphi, modified Delphi and Nominal Group techniques, and how they can be used to co‑produce recommendations, care pathways and service improvements with experts, patients and stakeholders. For more information and to register check out our events page or click here: https://b-s-h.org.uk/education/conference-and-events/events/webinar-methodological-approaches-to-developing-consensus-introduction-to-delphi-techniques