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British Association of Sclerotherapists

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 indem

nity 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

14/08/2026

Emma Kelliher has been sharing her go-to consultation framework for aesthetic practitioners who want to optimise their patient satisfaction outcomes.

Far more than just a chance to gather information, Emma shares how vital the consultation process is to supporting your patients with their treatment.

Join the conversations happening each week in our BAS newsletter via our website.

13/08/2026

This year we moved the BAS Annual Conference to a two day format and as Dr Vito Damay explains here it allowed us to bring so much more value to our audience.

So we’re keeping the same format for BAS27 - with a day of medical veins, aesthetic veins and then all the best speakers and resources for elevating your practice.

Subscribe to the BAS newsletter for all Conference and our other updates.

07/08/2026

Do you know how a sclerosant is produced?

This was the fascinating topic shared by Richard Oliver in this week's BAS discussion.

Thank you Richard for giving us a rare 'behind the scenes' look into the production process, all the way to the final product.

Each week we discuss key aspects of our industry drawing on the extensive knowledge and expertise of our Board and share to our subscribers.

If you'd like to join, it's free to subscribe to the BAS newsletter on our website.

31/07/2026

How does your aesthetic practice handle complaints?

This week Emma Davies shared her expertise on the key things to remember when dealing with a complaint.

Because they do happen, but the way they are dealt with can make all the difference.

This was also the topic of Emma's talk at this year's BAS Conference - and if it's something you'd like more guidance on her presentation is available on the BAS website.

Join the BAS newsletter to stay up to date with all the timely topics of our industry.

24/07/2026

The BAS July Journal Club is available!

Our Journal Club guides you to the most interesting and clinically relevant papers in sclerotherapy and phlebology and to provide you with an expert review from a BAS board member.

This month it is BAS Board Member Richard Oliver who has provided his expert review on the recent FINNULCER trial.

This is a fantastic way to boost your CPD/CME points by reviewing the paper and comparing your findings to that of an expert.

If you are already a BAS Member you can access July's Journal Club in your membership portal.

Or the July Journal Club, and all previous editions, is available in the BAS Shop.

If you are considering becoming a member, now is a great time to join at current pricing before rates increase in September.

17/07/2026

Loved hearing from Tara Outram this week, who shared her experiences with Short Wave Diathermy (SWD).

Tara detailed the amazing results she's had with SWD - so much so they've been called 'magic' - but also how this was a simple addition to her practice.

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10/07/2026

Delighted to hear more from Professor Ellie Lindsay OBE, following on from her presentation at our Conference, and sharing the model they've created for lower limb care.

If you haven't signed up already, The BAS newsletter is where we go deeper into the hot topics of our industry.

Sign up via our website to join the conversation!

What would you like to see discussed?

03/07/2026

We love finding ways to make our practices run smoother - and that's exactly what we've been talking about in this week's discussion.

President Alastair Lewis shared some digital tools that he feels have been making a big difference, and helping him further improve his venous practice.

Join the newsletter for more weekly discussions AND we'd love to hear of any tools you're finding beneficial!

02/07/2026

Just some of the amazing feedback we received from this year's BAS Annual Conference.

And this was exactly our aim; to bring together the experts in our field, to provide a event full of information of how you can elevate your practice.

Planning is well underway for 2027! Make sure you have subscribed to our newsletter to receive all of the updates.

And if you'd like to delve into the content, the full BAS 26 Conference is available to buy on our website.

26/06/2026

The BAS June Journal Club is now available!

This month's expert review comes from BAS Board Member Haroun Gajraj who has critically analysed two papers, with differing views, when it comes to combining Microsclerotherapy with transdermal radiofrequency (RF) thermocoagulation (also known as Shortwave Diathermy).

In his review Haroun has written a full journal club review breaking down the biophysics, the protocol differences, and what this actually means for your day-to-day clinical practice.

You can read the full piece on the BAS website "June Journal Club", or if you are already a BAS Member you can access the review in your membership portal.

Do you use RF/SWD sequentially in your clinic? What is your stance on post-op compression for these tiny vessels?

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