The leading professional association for sclerotherapy, foam and microsclerotherapy ~ www.thebas.uk The annual membership subscription is £125.00.
Foam or microsclerotherapy is often the treatment of choice for varicose veins and telangiectases, with many vascular surgeons, phlebologists, dermatologists, vascular nurses and aesthetic practitioners incorporating it into their practices. Membership of the BAS is open to suitably qualified practitioners who comply with GMC/NMC/GDC guidelines who can demonstrate relevant qualifications and indemnity insurance. Full membership of the British Association of Sclerotherapists has the following benefits:
• Promote your services through a listing and profile on the BAS web-site public directory and Find a Practitioner sections, and a BAS logo or link on your website
• Access to CPD and member-only articles on the BAS website
• Member newsletters and updates on relevant developments
• Discounted annual conference and exhibition
• Free pair of SIGVARIS® medical compression stockings
• Low start scheme - special low price on first pair of medical compression stockings for each new patient
• Insurance discount
The programme for the BAS 2026 Annual Conference is LIVE!
Taking place on 12-13 May at the Macdonald Windsor Hotel, this year's annual meeting will be the biggest event hosted by the BAS.
It's also the inaugural two day event, to include a medical treatment and aesthetic treatment focus.
And it will be two days full of vein expertise from the best, with an impressive international line-up of speakers, including Ronald Bush, Huw Davies, and so many more.
Full details can be found on the BAS website, and for all event updates be sure to join our newsletter.
06/02/2026
We have a rare upcoming opportunity to hear the BAS board members debate the technical and commercial nuances of microsclerotherapy in a dynamic, long-form format.
Dr. Haroun Gajraj will host a special podcast episode dedicated to the "The Microsclerotherapy Masterclass" and joined by Emma Kelliher, Gaynor Hughes, Cathy McGuinness, Richard Oliver and Zola Mzimba.
The podcast will address the real-world challenges you face in clinic. The panel will be tackling some of the most debated topics in our field:
● The Duplex Mandate: Is ultrasound truly necessary for every C1 patient?
● The Foam Frontier: Expert perspectives on whether to use foam vs. liquid in small vessels.
● Sclerosant Concentration and Dilution: What and how
● Compression Realities: Assessing the clinical evidence vs. patient compliance.
● Managing Complications: Best practices for matting and pigmentation.
Get in touch if you would like to submit a question and be a part of this experience, and join our weekly newsletter for all upcoming BAS news.
04/02/2026
We're delighted to be welcoming Manj Gohel as a speaker at the BAS 2026 Annual Conference this May.
Manj Gohel is a consultant vascular surgeon with a national reputation in venous disease.
He holds an Affiliated Assistant Professor (Associate Lecturer) appointment at the University of Cambridge and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London.
Manj will be discussing the EVRA trial and its relationship to foam sclerotherapy.
All ticket options for the BAS 2026 Conference can be found on our website.
30/01/2026
New resource available!
Zola Mzimba, BAS board member, shares the presentation he gave to the Venous Forum: ‘How to find the right vein to inject: devices to consider’.
Zola gives us an overview of what is available, including costs and his personal recommendations.
Zola is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon, specialising in veins and has a keen interest in technology and how it can improve his practice.
Zola's presentation joins the growing library of useful resources available for free to our members or to purchase from our shop at www.thebas.uk
28/01/2026
The BAS is committed to offering opportunities for your CPD and we have a number of options available at our upcoming Annual Conference on 12-13 May, 2026.
Basic Life Support + Sepsis Training
Including pre-course reading and CPD certification.
Laser Safety Training
Delivered by Julie Robinson, Head of Radiation Physics at UCLH. This course is a fantastic alternative to online options and includes a valuable 'core of knowledge' laser certificate.
Advanced Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop
This intensive 3-hour workshop provides a deep dive into the practical application of foam sclerotherapy. You'll gain invaluable insights and practical knowledge, with presentations and demonstrations from our esteemed faculty.
And all attendees at our conference will receive a CPD Certificate to add to your portfolio.
All ticket options can be found on our website - www.thebas.uk
23/01/2026
We are pleased to announce our two latest board members; Emma Kelliher and Richard Oliver.
Following a period of growth in memberships and affiliations, we decided it was the perfect time to expand our board.
Especially with our first 2 day Conference coming up in May.
We welcome Emma and Richard who bring a wealth of expertise which will help to strengthen our board and extend the knowledge and resources available to our members.
Emma is the founder of EK Clinics ®️ and an aesthetic nurse prescriber with over 20 years’ experience in medical aesthetics.
She is a respected industry educator, teaches medical aesthetics, including microsclerotherapy, and is regarded for her commitment to clinical excellence, governance and ongoing professional development.
Richard began working as the Head of Technical and Clinical for STD Pharmaceuticals in 2015. Prior to this he was a consultant and senior lecturer in oral and maxillofacial surgery at The University of Manchester.
He has served on national committees including the surgical royal colleges, NICE, BNF and journal editorial boards. He has published over 75 peer reviewed papers in scientific journals including sclerotherapy.
We are grateful to have both of them join us as we continue to grow into 2026!
21/01/2026
Guarantee your attendance at the UK’s Premier Vein Event!
The 2026 BAS Annual Conference, taking place on 12-13 May, is fast approaching and to make sure you don't miss a thing we are offering for you to attend via Livestream.
Your Livestream ticket will give you access to view the talks and demonstrations over the two day event, giving you all the best information in sclerortherapy and venous care and adding to your CPD.
All ticket options are available on our website: www.thebas.uk
16/01/2026
The January issue of the BAS Journal Club is now available!
This month Haroun Gajraj has provided an expert review of the paper: 'Secondary thigh telangiectasias after endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein'.
Journal Club is a great way to stay up to date with research and discoveries, and build up your CPD/CME portfolio - to keep you at the leading edge of our industry.
BAS members automatically receive access to ALL reviews in Journal Club as part of their membership - another fantastic perk of joining our community - or each monthly edition is also available in the BAS shop.
09/01/2026
The BAS is proud to be hosting its 2026 Annual Conference, the ONLY event in the UK that unites:
● Vascular surgeons: consultants and trainees
● Dermatologists
● Aesthetic nurses and practitioners
This unique forum allows for a rare exchange of knowledge, benefiting both public-funded healthcare professionals (like the NHS) and those in private practice.
Surgeons gain insight into high-precision aesthetic techniques.
Cosmetic practitioners and dermatologists benefit from the deep clinical foundations of vascular medicine and vein health.
This is the first year the Conference will be a two day event, and will feature
Day 1 - Medical Treatment Focus
Day 2 - Aesthetic Treatment Focus
All ticket options, plus livestream tickets, are available from the www.thebas.uk
07/01/2026
2026 Conference Early Bird Extended to 30 April.
Following an influx of new memberships, the BAS board decided to extended the early bird discount to our annual conference to ensure all new members are able to attend.
The new wave of aesthetic doctors and nurses joining the BAS will be well supported by the Conference which will for the first time have a day focused around small veins and aesthetic treatments.
Full details of the BAS 2026 Annual Conference, including how to book your tickets, can be found on our website.
18/12/2025
Average Sclerotherapy vs Excellent Sclerotherapy: The Essential Difference is another great resource for elevating your sclerotherapy available in The BAS Shop - and FREE to our members.
Philip Coleridge Smith, President of the British Association of Sclerotherapists, highlights the crucial distinctions between average and excellent sclerotherapy. While seemingly straightforward, effective sclerotherapy requires meticulous patient selection, thorough examination, appropriate techniques, and realistic patient management.
Philip will also be sharing what you need to know about ethical counselling for your patients in this week's newsletter.
If you're not signed up already, you can do so on our website.
12/12/2025
Sign up to The BAS newsletter to receive all the latest insights, tips and tricks and news about sclerotherapy.
The newsletter draws on the vast experience held by The BAS board members, as well as guest contributors, to bring you up to date with sclerotherapy and how you can elevate your practice.
We're passionate about CPD!
Each month we bring you our Journal Club where a board member reviews a relevant paper (full reviews available to members) to support you in obtaining ongoing CPD points.
There's also all the latest news on the BAS Annual Conference, Workshops resources and membership.
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Sclerotherapy is often the treatment of choice for leg veins, with many vascular surgeons, dermatologists, aesthetic practitioners and nurses incorporating it into their practices. Membership of the BAS is open to any individual over the age of 18 who complies with GMC or NMC rules and can demonstrate relevant qualifications and indemnity insurance. The annual membership subscription is £125.00.
As a member, you will benefit from the following:
• A listing and profile on the BAS website Find a Practitioner directory, and a BAS accreditation on your website
• Access to CPD and member-only resources on the BAS website
• Member newsletters and updates on relevant developments
• Support and access to experts, including shadowing opportunities
• Discounted annual conference and exhibition
• Discounted SIGVARIS® medical compression stockings
• Insurance discount Hamilton Fraser
Practitioners and patients can visit the ‘Ask an Expert’ section of the BAS website if they can’t find an answer to their question - click the link below.
