Bridging the research-practice gap and raising standards of clinical and patient care, through guidelines, are central to the BSH’s mission. NST has assisted in this, by supporting the development of robust guidelines that reflect the latest research, experience, and clinical expertise. This has involved capturing up-to-date data in literature searches for subsequent abstraction, synthesis, and evaluation. When required, NST has worked closely with authors for writing support and guideline finalisation. Moreover, NST has assisted the BSH in drafting documentation for auditing guideline compliance.

The collaboration between the BSH and NST has lasted over a decade. Key to this is straightforward contracting, seamless meshing of both teams, proactive communication and dissemination of insights. NST’s collective pool of knowledge, alongside familiarity with the BSH’s ethos and processes, has enabled the delivery of high-quality deliverables.

The BSH’s guidelines have incorporated expertise from several sub-specialties, covering the diagnosis and management of various haematological indications. These include cancer-related venous thrombosis, mantle cell lymphoma, aplastic anaemia, sickle cell disease in pregnancy, and antiphospholipid syndrome.