Dear BSBMTCT member,

 We hope that April has brought some sunnier days, spring blossom and, for some, restful Easter holidays. Before we know it we’re almost into May!

We have some upcoming meetings:

• BSBMTCT Scientific Day – Wednesday 11^th May 2022

Programme and registration:  https://collaborativeconferences.co.uk/bsb9-home/

• BSBMTCT Clinical Trials Sub-committee Meeting – Monday 16^th May 2022 – 11-3pm – this will be virtual, details to be shared shortly. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any new proposals. For further information please contact julia.lee@kcl.ac.uk
• BSBMTCT Advanced Cellular Therapies scientific showcase and sub-committee meeting brings together an exciting programme on Wednesday 29^th June 2022. Programme and registration: https://hartleytaylor.co.uk/bsba-home/

National Clinical Impact Awards 2022 round opened on Wednesday 27^th April 2022 and closes at 5pm on Wednesday 22^nd June 2022.The BSBMTCT is able to support 5 new awards across the 3 levels. Please read the invitation letter for details on how to apply for support: https://bsbmtct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BSBMTCT-National-Clinical-Impact-Awards-2022-Invitation-FINAL.pdf

Commissioners’ report

The 13^th Commissioners report preparation is now underway, to be made available in late summer to members that have paid their annual subscription.

Ukraine

BSBMTCT, NHSE, Anthony Nolan, in combination with EBMT and WBMT, continue to work together in various initiatives to how best to support the healthcare response to the crisis in the Ukraine, which is now in its third month and looking increasingly like a long-term issue with no easy resolution. We will try to be a contact point for advice in relation to supporting patients along the transplant pathway.

 Covid

We’ve no need to remind you that the impact of Covid-19 seems to be lingering on, both as a risk to our patients and also disrupting staffing and delivery of our services. BSBMTCT guidelines continue to a reference point for support https://bsbmtct.org/bsbmtct-and-covid/.

Our very best wishes – John Snowden, Kim Orchard, Fiona Dignan, Deborah Richardson, Eduardo Olavarria, & Julia Lee