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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

For more information about joining the BAS http://bit.ly/BASmembership

To sign up to the free non-member mailing list http://eepurl.com/dKafsg

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.

To sign-up simply visit www.thebas.uk

11/12/2025

Another brilliant free resource available from our website:

The Patient Guide to Leg Spider Vein Treatment by Microsclerotherapy.

This guide will help you make an informed decision about treatment for leg thread veins. It has been written by Gaynor Hughes, Board Member of the British Association of Sclerotherapists.
Microsclerotherapy is considered the "gold standard" treatment for leg thread veins.

It is safe and effective.

There are also many more resources available in our shop.

05/12/2025

The earlybird for the 2026 BAS Annual Conference is fast approaching, and closes on 31 December.

The 2026 event will see the first two day event, and is an opportunity to acquire practical, "no-nonsense" advice that you can implement in your own practice immediately.

The comprehensive programme includes:

Aesthetic Vein Treatments: including treatments for facial and leg spider veins, and hand veins.

Medical Vein Treatments: with the latest updates on microsclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, and endovenous thermal ablation.

Expert Insights: Benefit from tips and tricks from leading experts and participate in lively debates on controversial areas in the field.

Business & Technology: Learn how to integrate microsclerotherapy and foam sclerotherapy into your practice and explore the use of artificial intelligence in private clinics.

To view the full event information, visit the BAS website.

03/12/2025

Free to all from the BAS website is the:

Sclerosant Dilution Calculator (free app).

It provides you with a QR code to keep next to your pharmacy cabinet which takes you straight to a web-based APP for sclerosant dilution calculations.

Simply input the initial sclerosant concentration and volume, then input the required sclerosant concentration and the APP calculates the required volume of saline.

No charts, no calculator.

Simple and accurate.

Just one of the free resources available from www.thebas.uk

28/11/2025

Benefits of BAS Membership for Nurses:

Nurses tend to be driven by professionalism, evidence-based practice and safety of clients and patients within their care.

With the ever-evolving medical profession and proposed regulations, it is important to keep updated and to demonstrate competency in offering the treatment of microsclerotherapy to a high standard.

Professional support - with practitioners who have vast experience in vein treatments.

Professional development – working with a competency framework to provide safe practice towards an effective treatment.

Resources - that are free to download from the BAS shop.

Conference Discount - 15% discount to the BAS Annual Conference.

Webinars – on various topics.

Membership Area – an interactive forum which provides a space to ask questions, pick up tips & tricks, hear what’s new and find support.

Membership Directory – great for networking and connecting with other nurse members.

Network opportunities – attending conferences and workshops. Being part of the community.

BAS Logo to put on your website

Public Directory Listing - get noticed and let clients and patients find you.

Visit the BAS website - https://wwwthebas.uk - to find out more or contact us with your questions.

26/11/2025

We're pleased to announce that we now have a number of scholarship funded places available for our Advanced Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop, taking place on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

These places are open to consultants, senior vascular surgical trainees, vascular nurses and vascular technologists/scientists.

To apply simply visit our website where you can view full details of the Workshop and book directly, or apply for a scholarship by completing the application form.

https://www.thebas.uk/workshops

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21/11/2025

The November issue of our Journal Club is now available!

This month BAS Chairman Alastair Lewies reviews a paper to understand the role of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy in treating venous leg ulcers.

The paper: Efficacy of ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy in the healing of venous leg ulcers. Bishara RA et al. . J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2025 Jul;13(4):102244.

This recently published randomised controlled trial investigates the efficacy of ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) directed at distal venous reflux in the management of venous leg ulcers (VLUs).

Advancing the standards of VLU care remains central to the mission of the BAS.

We recognise the potential therapeutic value of targeting the sub-ulcer venous plexus as part of a comprehensive management strategy and welcome any new studies that offer further insight to an under investigated treatment modality.

Journal Club is free to BAS members who can access the full paper and our board member's expert review.

Alternatively Journal Club can also be accessed in the BAS Shop.

We've designed Journal Club to be a simple and informative way for you to contribute towards your CPD, estimating that each issue will count as 3 points of self-directed study.

We hope you find the paper and expert review helpful and engaging.

19/11/2025

To achieve best practice, it's important to support your patients and help them to feel informed around their treatment.

Which is why we created the Sclerotherapy: Patient Information Leaflet for those considering or undertaking treatment.

The leaflet covers everything from describing sclerotherapy, considering alternatives, advice about treatment and tips to select a practitioner.

The leaflet is free to download on our website,https://www.thebas.uk/downloads, and is just one of our free resources to help you elevate your practice and patient care.

14/11/2025

Huw Davies is another expert joining us for our Advanced Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop, who will also be speaking at the 2026 BAS Annual Conference.

Huw will join the live demonstration, which offers an interactive bedside workshop in advanced foam sclerotherapy.

Huw is a consultant vascular surgeon with extensive venous research and practice spanning deep, superficial and cosmetic venous disease.

He completed his training in London and the West Midlands before taking up his consultant post in Wales.

He has a keen venous interest and has undertaken research in venous disease.

He is another excellent role model for those wishing to master sclerotherapy and we are grateful for him to share his expertise.

The Advanced Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop takes place on Tuesday 12th May, in Windsor, London.

For all of the information, and to book your ticket, just visit www.thebas.uk

12/11/2025

Gareth Bate is just one of the experts you can meet and learn from at our upcoming Advanced Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop and the 2026 BAS Annual Conference.

Gareth will be part of the live demonstration in the workshop and among an impressive line-up of speakers at the Conference.

Gareth is a nurse specialist and researcher who was present at the inception of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy in the UK.

He has 30 years of vascular surgery experience and has been performing minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins since 2000.

Gareth has previously demonstrated his technique for the BAS and we are delighted to welcome him back again for 2026.

All event information and tickets can be found on our website, at www.thebas.uk

07/11/2025

BAS Membership gives you access to a wealth of benefits designed to enhance your knowledge, visibility, and professional growth:

➡ Discounted access to the BAS Annual Conference – learn, network, and stay ahead of the latest developments at our annual event which grows year on year.

➡ Free downloads of all products in the BAS Shop – save while accessing practical tools and resources.

➡ Exclusive publications & product reviews – stay informed with expert insights and independent evaluations.

➡ Journal Club – free instant access to our monthly paper selected and reviewed by a BAS Board member, with CPD quiz counting towards your ongoing professional development.

➡ Private online community & member directory – connect, collaborate, and grow your professional network.

➡ Optional public directory listing – showcase your services to potential patients looking for qualified sclerotherapists. Enhanced Members receive their own dedicated page to promote their clinic.

BAS Membership is an opportunity to connect, learn, and lead within a thriving professional community.

All membership details are available at www.bas.uk

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The leading professional membership association for UK and Ireland, raising standards and sharing best practice in foam and microsclerotherapy - information that patients and practitioners can trust.

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