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The British Society of Echocardiography was formed to promote the study and advancement of cardiac ultrasound imaging and Doppler techniques, through professional reputation and representation, education and quality benchmarking
Take the hassle out of renewing your membership by setting up a Direct Debit. No paper forms, no postage, no fuss
🚨Membership renewals are due on Wednesday 1 April 2026🚨
Want to streamline the process? Visit your profile to set up paperless direct debit by Friday 27 March 2026.
Look out for the renewal reminder coming in March!
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Have you heard about the new SCAN-EF project?
You might wonder what this means for echocardiographers - so we checked in with Dr Nabila Laskar
Find out more about the SCAN-EF project here: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-02/202602-SCAN-EF.aspx
#echosky #cardiosky
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The BSE is passionate about celebrating and supporting the echocardiographer role in the NHS
Jude Skipper highlights the importance of including echocardiographers within NHS job profiles
Read her blog here: https://bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-01/202601-JEG.aspx
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Do you know a healthcare scientist who shows a level of initiative, skill and commitment that is truly exceptional?
Have they been working in the profession for less than five years?
Nominate them for the Rising Star award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026: https://ahawards.co.uk/
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JOB OF THE WEEK
Looking for a change? The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Echo) - closing Sunday 1 March 2026: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9377-26-0062
#echosky #cardiosky
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Any accreditation questions? Join us at BSE Ireland and gain a wealth of information from our team:
💚Mr Michael Purdon, Chair of Accreditation
💚Mr Steven Hodgson, Lead Examiner
💚Mr Noel Black, Chair of Clinical Standards
💚Ms Jess Ludlam, Accreditation Officer
Book now: https://ow.ly/vr3T50Yk90H
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❓Do you have questions about accreditation?
💚 Are you a BSE member?
📅It's not too late to register for our virtual drop-in accreditation clinic - coming to a screen near you on Thursday 5 March 2026: https://www.bsecho.org/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=CXF012
#echosky #cardiosky
Heard about the new SCAN-EF project?
You might wonder why we're supporting this handheld cardiac ultrasound research - and Dan Augustine has the answer
Find out more about the SCAN-EF project here: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-02/202602-SCAN-EF.aspx
#echosky
Did you know you can claim tax relief from HMRC on BSE membership subscriptions?
The BSE is recognised by HMRC as a professional body and members may be able to claim tax relief on their annual subscriptions. Find out more on how to do this at gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns
A to do list with logbook and viva cases ticked but save the date for the practical exam unticked
Planning to take the stress practical in London this May? Registration opens TOMORROW
Logbooks and viva cases must be submitted no later than Tuesday 28 April to secure a space: https://bsecho.org/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=PXG004
#echosky #cardiosky
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There's not long until #BSEIreland2026! Meet the leads for our hands-on sessions:
💙 Dr Cian McDermott, Mater Hospital
💙 Ms Ana Safara, Mater Hospital
💙 Dr Karen Cunningham, TU Dublin
Limited spaces remain
Book here: https://ow.ly/qcUy50Yk8eh
#echosky #cardiosky
The front cover of ECHO 133
We are putting the final touches on ECHO 133 which will be hitting your doormats and inboxes in a couple of weeks
This edition includes a look at the Level 1 Library, a review of the work undertaken with the JEG, an article on the role of echo in cardio rheumatology and some brilliant case reports
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Want to find out more about #SCAN-EF, our new project launched this morning? Our latest YouTube video featuring Dan Augustine, Dr Maria Paton and Dr Nabila Laskar is LIVE - answering all your burning questions about this crucial study
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9oZbT97hJqU
#echosky #cardiosky
Read more about SCAN-EF: www.bsecho.org/Public/News/...
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Crucially, this project is not about replacing the essential role of the accredited echocardiographer. It is about ensuring that if these technologies are to be widely adopted, they can be used safely and for the benefit of patients
23.02.2026 10:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0As handheld ultrasound technology becomes increasingly accessible, it is essential that its introduction is underpinned by the same high standards of governance, training and quality that define UK echocardiography
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"I am proud to be leading this work because it addresses questions the wider cardiology and echocardiography communities are actively asking, creating an important opportunity for the BSE to lead evidence generation in an area that is rapidly evolving." - Maria Paton
We're pleased to support the development of #SCAN-EF, a research project to explore if AI-enabled handheld cardiac ultrasound can help improve the early diagnosis of #HeartFailure
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We're delighted by the interest in our new Echocardiographer of the Year award for healthcare scientists in partnership with the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 - we can't wait to celebrate with the nominees! #echosky #cardiosky
Find out more: https://ow.ly/3jBx50YffJ8
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📢 Call for project proposals
Would you like to utilise the BSE N-STEP dataset?
With data from over 12,000 participants, this is a unique opportunity to help shape and improve UK #StressEcho practice #echosky #cardiosky
Find out more: https://ow.ly/CWkh50YhYEb
We have some great eLearning modules available to enhance your learning. Explore:
💚 Diastolic dysfunction
💚 Contrast echo
💚 Amyloidosis
💚 Gain 2 BSE points for each module
Learn more: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/Public/Education/eLearning/eLearning.aspx
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📅 DEADLINE APPROACHING
The NHS England National Physiological Science Data Collection for cardiac science is open until Friday 27 February 2026
More info here: https://future.nhs.uk/PhysiologicalMeasurements
All questions to: karen.richardson51@nhs.net
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JOB OF THE WEEK
Looking for a change? Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are recruiting a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Echocardiography - closing Sunday 22 February 2026: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/H9050-26-0284
The four projected outcomes to Level 3: Improved patient pathway, physiologist progression, increased capacity and streamlined services
🚀 Level 3 is coming!
Our new pilot will establish 12 scientist-led clinics nationwide to tackle workforce shortages, advance career progression and improve patient pathways
Are you ready to lead the way?
Find out more: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-02/202602-Level-3.aspx
A to do list with logbook and viva cases ticked but save the date for the practical exam unticked
Planning to take the stress practical in London this May? Registration opens on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Logbooks and viva cases must be submitted no later than Tuesday 28 April to secure a space: https://bsecho.org/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=PXG004 #echosky #cardiosky
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Have you worked on an initiative to develop and expand the healthcare science workforce?
Share your experience and submit for the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026: https://ahawards.co.uk/ #echosky #cardiosky
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Applications for NIHR Development and Skills Enhancement Awards are open until 13:00 on Wednesday 11 March 2026 - supporting early to mid-career researchers in gaining specific skills and experience to underpin the next phase of their research career: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/deve...
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Speech bubble with Ms Lyndsey Staunton quote on a background of Irish countryside: “I’ve been to this event in Dublin and Belfast before and it is good to be going back to Dublin. BSE Ireland is a really lovely event. It has a nice fuzzy feel. It’s a great chance for the Irish members to get together, it’ll be wonderful to have some hands-on sessions as well as the main lectures. The programme is superb. The case presentations look really interesting.”
It's almost time for BSE Ireland and our hearts are fluttering! 💙
Our Education Officer, Ms Lyndsey Staunton, stopped by. She talks growing up in Cork, Dublin and what makes BSE Ireland so special
Read more here: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-02/202602-ICF001-Lyndsey.aspx
A to do list with logbook and viva cases ticked but save the date for the practical exam unticked
Planning to take the TTE, ACCE or Level 1 practical in Oxford this May? Registration opens on Thursday 19 February 2026
Logbooks must be submitted no later than Tuesday 24 March to secure a space!
Book now: https://bsecho.org/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=PXG001
#echosky #cardiosky
The University of Oxford, CCRF and BSE logos
📢 Call for project proposals
Would you like to utilise the BSE N-STEP dataset?
With data from over 12,000 participants, this is a unique opportunity to help shape and improve UK #StressEcho practice
Find out more: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-02/202602-BSE-N-STEP.aspx
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The BSE believes in recognising echo roles within the NHS. Jude Skipper gave an update on our JEG's work to achieve this: https://ow.ly/CcnP50Yeiq6
Find job profiles here: https://ow.ly/9CnB50Yeiq3
#echosky #cardiosky
