British Society for Haematology

What British Society for Haematology does

The British Society for Haematology (BSH) is a UK professional medical society and registered charity (Charity No. 1005735; Company Limited by Guarantee No. 02645706) founded in 1960 and headquartered at 100 White Lion Street, London. It serves Consultant Haematologists, Trainees (ST3+), Biomedical Scientists, Nurses, and Allied Healthcare Professionals working in haematology, operating as the recognised national hub for the specialty.

BSH's core offerings are organised around five pillars: the British Journal of Haematology (a peer-reviewed journal distributed in partnership with Wiley), the Annual Scientific Meeting and year-round educational events (operated with Conference Partners International via EventsAir), evidence-based BSH Clinical Guidelines covering thrombosis, haemostasis, transfusion medicine and haematological malignancies, a portfolio of Grants and Scholarships (including Global Haematology, Genomics, Innovation Research, and ASM scholarships), and eight Special Interest Groups spanning areas such as Paediatric, Lymphoma, MDS, Obstetric, Laboratory, Supportive Care, TYA, and Global Haematology. Underlying technology is limited to a self-serve membership portal, payment processing via Opayo, direct debit collection through Debit Finance Collections, and a digital Haematology Images Database — the society is not a technology vendor.

The business model is a non-profit professional society model. Recurring revenue comes from annual membership subscriptions across Full, Associate, Full Reduced, and BSH-EHA Joint categories, supplemented by transactional revenue from event and conference registration fees, journal royalties/distribution income through Wiley, and grant-funded activity. The society is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates a wholly-owned trading subsidiary, BSH Enterprises Limited, to ring-fence commercial activities. GTM is primarily event-driven (Annual Scientific Meeting, webinars, SIG teaching sessions), with the website, email newsletters, and special interest communities as supporting channels.

Name

British Society for Haematology

Legal name

British Society for Haematology

Website

https://b-s-h.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The British Society for Haematology is a UK-registered charity and professional medical society founded in 1960 that serves haematology clinicians, trainees, biomedical scientists, and nurses through membership subscriptions, clinical guidelines, the British Journal of Haematology, the Annual Scientific Meeting, grants, and special interest groups.

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Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: BSH generates revenue primarily through membership subscriptions. The society offers different membership categories (Full, Associate, Full Reduced) with varying eligibility requirements and pricing. Members receive access to the British Journal of Haematology, discounted conference registration, educational resources, and other member benefits.
2. Event and Conference Registration: Revenue is generated from fees charged for attending the Annual Scientific Meeting and other educational events, courses, and conferences organized or hosted by BSH.

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Core offering

British Society for Haematology (BSH) is a UK professional medical society that provides clinical guidelines, continuing education, conferences, peer-reviewed journals, grants and scholarships, and professional networking for haematology professionals. It sells annual memberships, publishes the British Journal of Haematology, runs the Annual Scientific Meeting and educational courses, and maintains Special Interest Groups covering subspecialty areas of haematology.

Product overview

The British Society for Haematology operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified portfolio of products and services for haematology professionals. The core offerings include the British Journal of Haematology (a peer-reviewed medical journal), the Annual Scientific Meeting (annual conference), BSH Guidelines (evidence-based clinical guidelines), and Education Resources (lectures, videos, case reports, and haematology images). Additional services include Grants and Scholarships for research support, BSH-EHA Joint Membership for international collaboration, Special Interest Groups for professional networking, and a Haematology Images Database for educational purposes. These offerings work together to advance haematology education, research, and clinical practice for members.

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Products and services

• BSH Membership Annual professional membership subscriptions for haematology professionals (consultants, trainees, biomedical scientists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals) providing access to the British Journal of Haematology, discounted conference registration, educational resources, Special Interest Groups, and eligibility for grants.
• British Journal of Haematology A peer-reviewed medical journal publishing original research papers in clinical, laboratory, and experimental haematology, distributed to members through a partnership with John Wiley & Sons for both print and digital delivery.
• Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) The society's premier annual conference bringing together haematology professionals for education, networking, and scientific presentations, with registration fees and discounted member rates.
• BSH Clinical Guidelines Evidence-based clinical guidelines covering diagnosis and management of haematological conditions, including thrombosis, haemostasis, transfusion medicine, and various malignancies, freely available to clinicians and the wider healthcare community.
• BSH Education Resources Educational materials including lectures, videos, case reports, multiple choice questions, extended matching questions, demonstration videos, and haematology images provided to members for professional development and continuing education.
• Haematology Images Database An extensive collection of haematology and morphology images covering bone marrow transplantation, general haematology, lymphoid malignancy, myeloid malignancy, paediatrics, platelets and haemostasis, red cell disorders, and transfusion medicine.
• BSH-EHA Joint Membership A combined annual membership with the European Hematology Association, providing access to resources, conferences, and professional networks from both organisations for haematology professionals wanting UK and European engagement.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Professional networks covering Global Haematology, Laboratory, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Obstetric Haematology, Paediatric, Supportive Care, and Teenage and Young Adult haematology, providing targeted community engagement and subspecialty expertise.

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Hematology Association (EHA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSH offers joint membership with EHA, allowing members to access benefits from both the UK and European haematology societies. Members can opt for BSH-EHA Joint Membership which provides combined access to resources, conferences, and professional networks from both organizations.
• Conference Partners International (CPI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCPI serves as the official conference organizer for BSH events including the Annual Scientific Meeting. CPI processes event registrations, manages abstract submissions through EventsAir, coordinates logistics, and handles delegate communications for BSH educational events.
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Wiley)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWiley handles distribution of the British Journal of Haematology (BJH) print copies for BSH members. Member delivery and contact information is shared with Wiley for subscription fulfillment. BSH members receive access to the BJH as part of their membership benefits.
• Civica Election Services (CES)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCES serves as election coordinator for BSH Board of Trustees elections. Minimum necessary contact details are shared with CES to fulfill contractual obligations under the Companies Act and BSH Regulations.
• Research by Design (RbD)minorOthersRbD conducted member surveys in 2020 and 2025 on behalf of BSH to assess membership satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Member information was shared to personalize survey distribution and analyze engagement by demographics.
• Debit Finance Collections Plc (DFC)minorOthersDFC handles direct debit collection for BSH membership subscriptions. Members can set up direct debits through DFC's secure portal for recurring membership fee payments.
• OpayominorOthersOpayo provides payment gateway services for online payments on the BSH website. The service handles payment card processing securely with fraud screening and 3D secure V2 authentication.

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Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Physicians of London: Major UK medical royal college providing training, CPD, examinations, and clinical resources to physicians across specialties. Larger incumbent with broader medical scope but overlapping with BSH on physician education, training pathways, and continuing professional development.
• British Medical Association (BMA): UK-wide professional association and trade union for doctors across all specialties. Provides CPD, advocacy, and member services at a broader medical level. Overlaps with BSH specifically on workforce advocacy, pay representation, and CPD provision for UK haematologists.
• Royal College of Pathologists: UK-based royal college covering all pathology disciplines including haematology. Provides professional training, examinations, and standards-setting — directly overlapping BSH's workforce standards remit. A larger, established incumbent intersecting with BSH on clinical guidelines and professional qualifications.
• Royal Society of Medicine: Long-standing UK medical society offering CPD events, lectures, and educational resources across all medical specialties. Overlaps with BSH on educational programming and event-based learning, though at broader medical scope and through a subscription/club model.

Direct peers

• International Society of Hematology (ISH): Global hematology society hosting the biennial World Congress of Hematology. Comparable mission, member profile, and governance model to BSH with international reach. Competes for global hematology community relevance and overlaps on education and guideline dissemination.
• American Society of Hematology (ASH): Leading US-based professional society for haematology professionals. ASH operates the Blood journal, an annual meeting, clinical practice guidelines, and education resources — structurally analogous to BSH's product portfolio. Closest international direct peer given mission overlap, comparable member profile, and equivalent member-services model.
• European Hematology Association (EHA): Europe-wide professional society for haematology professionals and confirmed BSH partnership counterparty for the BSH-EHA Joint Membership. EHA operates HemaSphere journal, the EHA Congress, and harmonized European hematology curricula — directly comparable in offering mix, member profile, and educational remit.
• International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH): Global scientific society focused on thrombosis, haemostasis, and vascular biology. Operates peer-reviewed journals, an annual congress, and clinical guidance — directly comparable scientific society model. Overlaps substantially with BSH's thrombosis and haemostasis guideline scope.

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