The 萝莉少女 (BSH) Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Special Interest Group (SIG) was established in 2017 to support multidisciplinary education for haematology professionals at all levels, to advocate strongly for TYA haematology research and to promote translation of the results into clinical practice.
听The goals of the TYA SIG are:
- To promote the development of a national network of TYA haematology physicians encompassing both benign and malignant haematology to share expertise and promote high quality TYA research and clinical practice.
- To develop international TYA haematology links to share practice and promote TYA research.
- To identify areas for service evaluation and guideline development within the TYA community.
- To focus early discussion on design of trials involving TYA patients with haematological disease. Further development of these trials would then be expected to follow the NCRN process.
- To aim to become the expert body to advise NICE, commissioners and NHS England regarding TYA 萝莉少女 issues and service specifications via the BSH external affairs committee.
- Subject to the approval of the Programme Committee, to hold educational sessions at the Annual Scientific Meeting of BSH
The SIG endeavours to have as comprehensive a membership as possible, with applications for membership welcomed from physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and trainees with interests in 听both malignant and non-malignant TYA haematology. The SIG is open to both members of the BSH and non-members.
The SIG Committee currently has 14 members of the BSH, appointed by the TYA SIG. The members consist of a chairperson, vice-chairperson and a secretary with the addition of members and co-opted members.
Chair:听Dr Anna Castleton
Vice-Chair: Lindsay George
For more information, email [email protected] or call 020 7713 0990.
Vacancies
The BSH TYA SIG invites applications for four committee vacancies: three consultant positions and one role for an AHP or nurse. We particularly encourage applicants with expertise in TYA patients with non鈥憁alignant haematological conditions, though experience within a TYA centre is not required.
Established in 2017, the TYA SIG has continued to advance education for haematology professionals and support the development of TYA haematology research.
The group delivers two annual educational events鈥攐ne at the BSH ASM and another in the autumn鈥攁nd aims to develop a dedicated educational resource and serve as an expert advisory body to organisations such as NICE and NHS England.
Time Commitment:
The group meet two to four times a year. The vacancy will have a term of 3 years with the option for a second term.
How to apply:
For more information on this vacancy, please view the .
If you are interested in joining the committee, please apply stating your interest, skills and experience that you could bring to the role. The deadline for submitting your application is Friday 10 April 2026 at 5pm.
If you experience any difficulties or have questions about this vacancy, please contact the committee administrator by emailing [email protected].