The British Association of Sclerotherapists Annual Conference 2026

The UK's Premier Conference Event for Doctors, Nurses and All Health Professionals Interested in Vein Treatment

The Treatment of Medical and Aesthetic Veins

The BAS Annual Conference 2026

Planning is already at an advantaged stage for the BAS Annual Conference 2026! For the first time ever, we're extending the event to two days, allowing us to delve into even more hot topics and give you a greater depth of knowledge.

Join us on the 12th and 13th May 2026 at the prestigious The Macdonald Windsor Hotel for an unmissable event designed to elevate your practice!

Who Should Attend?

This conference is a must-attend for any healthcare professional with an interest in vein care. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, aesthetic practitioner, or any other professional working in a related field, our programme is designed for you.

We've tailored content to suit everyone, from novices to seasoned experts, and whether you work in private practice or the NHS.

We also extend a warm welcome to our colleagues from outside the UK.

TAKE YOUR VEIN CARE PRACTICE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

The 2026 BAS Conference is an opportunity to acquire practical, "no-nonsense" advice that you can implement in your own practice immediately. Our comprehensive programme covers:

  • 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.

  • Live Sessions: Engage in interactive breakout sessions to deepen your understanding.

What You'll Receive

  • CPD/CME Certificates: Available upon request.

  • Expert Advice: Practical, actionable advice you can take away and implement immediately.

  • 12-Month Access: Gain access to a recording of the entire conference, including all slide presentations, for a full year.


Optional Training Sessions

Enhance your conference experience with our optional, certified training courses:

Day 1 (Medical Treatment Focus)

Our first day will have an emphasis on the medical treatment of veins, covering venous reflux, varicose veins, and the complications of venous disease.

  • Optional Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Sepsis Training

  • Cost: £55

  • Details: This includes pre-course reading and CPD certification.

Day 2 (Aesthetic Treatment Focus)

The second day will focus on the aesthetic treatment of spider veins, facial veins, and hand veins.

  • Optional Course: Laser Safety Training

  • Cost: £75

  • Details: Delivered by Julie Robinson, Head of Radiation Physics at UCLH, this course is a fantastic alternative to tedious online options and includes a valuable 'core of knowledge' laser certificate.

    We are delighted to confirm a selection of world-class speakers for the 2026 conference:

    • Ronald Bush, MD, FACS: Vascular Surgeon, Water's Edge Dermatology, Florida, USA

    • Vito Damay: Cardiology and Vascular Interventionist Consultant, Siloam Hospitals, Jakarta, Indonesia

    • Huw Davies: University Hospital of Wales, UK

    • Manj Gohel: Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

    • Emma Kelliher: Director, EK Clinics Brackley & Witney, UK

    • Piotr Marciniuk: Vascular Surgeon & Phlebologist, Cofounder of Vena Clinic, Poland

    • Gareth Bate: CNS Vascular Surgery, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, UK

    • Enric Roche: Vascular Surgeon. Consultant Hospital General of Cataluña. Director Institut Vascular Barcelona and Chief Medical Officer at VB Devices company

    Standby for more speakers to be announced in the coming weeks!

2026 BAS Conference Programme

Additional Masterclass

Tuesday 12th May 2026: Advanced Foam Sclerotherapy Workshop

LIVE AND INTERACTIVE BEDSIDE WORKSHOP AND 2026 EDITION OF THE COURSE MANUAL

08:00 Coffee

8:00 Welcome and foam talk Philip Coleridge Smith

08:30 - 11:45 An intensive 3-hour workshop providing a deep dive into the practical application of foam sclerotherapy.

09:00 The English Method Philip Coleridge Smith

09:45 Foam talk Richard Oliver

10:00 The Irish Method Alastair Lewis

10:40 The Welsh Method Huw Davies

Conference Day 1

Tuesday 12th May 2026 - Medical Treatment Focus

Medical treatment of veins, covering venous reflux, varicose veins, and the complications of venous disease

11:00 Conference registration opens (coffee available)

11:30 -12:35 Morning Session: Venous ulcers from a clinician's perspective chaired by Philip Coleridge-Smith

11:35 Venous Forum 1: Crisis in venous care Professor Bruce Campbell MS, FRCP, FRCS, President, Venous Forum, Royal Society of Medicine

11:55 Venous Forum 2: Compression therapy for venous ulcers: evolution and current practice Leanne Atkin

12:15 Venous Forum 3: Combination techniques and other current aspects of varicose vein treatment Hayley Moore

12.35 Lunch

12:35 - 1:35 Optional Training: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Sepsis Training

14:00 - 15:20 Afternoon Session 1: Venous ulceration

14:00 Lindsay Leg Club: Leg ulcers from a patient's perspective and the work of Professor Ellie Lindsay OBE, FQNI

14.20 Lindsay Leg Club: Lukla Biasi

14.40 TIRS (Terminal Interruption of Reflux Source) and its use in treating leg ulcers Ronald Bush

15.00 The EVRA trial and insights on foam sclerotherapy for leg ulcer treatment Manj Gohel

15.20 – 16.00 Afternoon tea and Networking

16.00-17.40 Afternoon Session 2: Focus on vein treatment: From medico-legal must-knows to cutting-edge techniques

16.00 Consent and medicolegal issues relating to vein treatments Enric Roche

16.20 Neurological complications of sclerotherapy Huw Davies

16.40 Total EVLA - a new approach to superficial venous reflux Piotr Marciniuk

17.00 Foam sclerotherapy tricks and tips Gareth Bate

17.20 Venous disease and cardiac disease - unexpected associations Vito Damay

17.40 Closing remarks Philip Coleridge Smith

17.40 Networking

19.00 Conference Dinner

Conference Day 2

Wednesday 13th May 2026 - Aesthetic Treatment Focus

Aesthetic treatment of spider veins, facial veins, and hand veins

08:30 Conference registration opens

09:00 Welcome

09:05 - 10:20 Morning Session: Aesthetic Focus Session 1

09:05 My approach to aesthetic sclerotherapy Enric Roche

09:20 My approach to leg spider veins Ronald Bush

09:35 Back to basics: sclerosant concentrations Richard Oliver

09:50 CLacS, or Cryo-Laser and CryoSclerotherapy Piotr Marcinuik

10:05 The new science of dermatophlebology Ronald Bush

10:25 Q&A

10:30 - 11:15 Coffee

11:15 - 12:45 Morning Session: Aesthetic Focus Session 2

11:15 How I use AI in my aesthetic clinic Emma Kelliher

11:30 How to manage complaints in your aesthetic practice and strategies to avoid them Emma Davies

11:45 Hand rejuvenation 1 Philip Coleridge Smith

12:05 Hand rejuvenation 2 Alastair Lewis

12:25 Aesthetic upper limb vein treatments, considerations, case selection and phlebectomy technique Ian Franklin

 12:45 Lunch and networking

12:45 - 13:45 Optional Training: Laser Safety

 13:45 Afternoon Session: Aesthetic Focus Session 3

13:45 The red face and rosacea Professor Tony Chu

14:05 Management of the red face

14:25 CQC talk Inspire to Outstand

14:45 Periorbital vein treatment with ND Yag Dominic Dodd

15:05 Periorbital vein presentation Ronald Bush

15:20 Coffee

16:10 Update regarding prescribing matters Gavin Wollacott, The Association of Prescribers

16:45 Raffle and Conference close

Programme subject to change.

Those Who Register for Both Days Are Invited to the Conference Gala Dinner Free of Charge

Free Ticket to the Gala Dinner - Value £125

We Have an Exciting Line Up of National and International Speakers

We have invited a distinguished group of experts to share their knowledge and expertise.

Confirmed BAS 2026 Speakers So Far

In Alphabetical Order

More Speakers to be Announced; Subject to Change

Gareth BATE

Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

Ronald BUSH

Water's Edge Dermatology, Florida

Vito DAMAY

Cardiologist and Vascular Consultant, Indonesia

Huw DAVIES

University Hospital Wales

Manj GOHEL

Cambridge University Hospitals

Emma KELLIHER

EK Clinic

Piotr MARCINIUK

Vena Clinic, Poland

Enric ROCHE

Vascular Surgeon, Cataluña. Director Institut Vascular Barcelona and CMO VB Devices

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CONFERENCE LIVE STREAM

If you cannot attend the conference in person, you can still join us via Livstream

If for whatever reason, you cannot attend the conference in person, you can still take part in the conference via Live Stream.

Our International Colleagues Find This Option Particularly Attractive

We understand that taking time away from your business can be a challenge. If you cannot attend in person, our Live Stream option allows you to participate from anywhere in the world.

The Live Stream Advantage:

  • Zero Travel & Hotel Costs: Access international-standard training from your home or office.

  • Minimal Clinic Disruption: Significantly reduce your time away from your patients and business.

  • Full Inclusion: Engage with our expert speakers and cutting-edge sessions in real-time.

Reserve Your Live Stream Seat Now

VIDEO RECORDINGS AND CPD

Whether you attend in person or via Live Stream, you will have access to a recording of the conference and you will be eligible for CPD CERTIFICATES

If You Missed the BAS 2025 Conference or if you want to catch up on the 2024 Conference, Here's Your Chance!

The BAS Annual Conferences have been professionally filmed and edited. You can attend them both "on-demand".

And for 2025, you can still get your CME/CPD Certificate

Don't miss out!

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  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

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