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Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network

Organised by the Insight Meetings
Dates15–15 Oct 2026
LocationSolihull, United Kingdom
TraineeFree
Abstracts30 Sept 2026 · 62d
A one-day annual haematology conference for the West Midlands network, with case-based discussion, service development and an abstract route for trainees and multidisciplinary contributors.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 29 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingExpected attendance is around 100 delegates across the West Midlands…View detail

Expected attendance is around 100 delegates across the West Midlands haematology network.

Research ValueThe top four abstracts are selected for oral presentation and…View detail

The top four abstracts are selected for oral presentation and receive a stated prize, but no publication outcome is visible.

Trainee RelevanceTrainee doctors are explicitly eligible to submit abstracts and present…View detail

Trainee doctors are explicitly eligible to submit abstracts and present to regional haematology professionals.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Case-based haematology discussionService developmentCollaborative regional learningPathway optimisationClinical decision-making
AbstractsOpen · 30 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 30 September 2026
What You Can Submit
oralaudit/QIP
Submission Specifications
Prize
Top four abstracts selected for oral presentation, each with a £250 prize.
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words; title, authors and affiliations are excluded from the word count.
Eligibility
Trainee doctors, nurses, pharmacists, biomedical scientists, students and allied healthcare professionals.
Topic Scope
Clinical or scientific abstracts relating to any aspect of haematology, including audits or QIPs.
Figures Tables
One optional figure may be uploaded; maximum file size 10 MB.
Presenter Requirement
Presenting author must register to attend the conference before submission.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Clinical haematology
Scientific haematology
Audit/QIP
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets Free
CategoryPrice
Standard registrationFree
Trainee / IMTFree
Medical studentFree
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
30 Sept 2026 · 62 days
Abstract submission deadline
15 Oct 2026 · 77 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelHogarths Hotel, Solihull · Solihull
ParkingNo parking details were visible on the inspected HTML pages.
By TrainNo public travel instructions were visible on the inspected HTML pages.
Venue DetailsHogarths Hotel, Four Ashes Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8QE.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submission deadline is Wednesday 30 September 2026.
  • Registration is stated as free on the official event page.
  • Presenting authors must register for the conference before submitting an abstract.
  • The public programme link is PDF-only; check for HTML programme updates before the meeting.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Blood Club 2026 is a one-day haematology meeting for consultants, specialist registrars, specialist nurses, pharmacists, allied healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary haematology teams. The public page describes a clinically driven forum based on the West Midlands Blood Club model, with case discussion, service development, collaborative learning, pathway optimisation and clinical decision-making across regional networks. Attendance is expected to be around 100 delegates. Abstract submission is open to trainee doctors, nurses, pharmacists, biomedical scientists, students and allied healthcare professionals, covering clinical or scientific haematology work including audits and QIPs. Abstracts are limited to 250 words excluding title, authors and affiliations; one optional figure up to 10 MB may be uploaded. The submission deadline is Wednesday 30 September 2026 and the top four abstracts will be selected for oral presentation, each with a £250 prize. Registration is stated as free and must be completed before abstract submission. The meeting is in person at Hogarths Hotel, Solihull; no CPD points, general registration closing date or publication outcome were visible in public HTML.

Frequently asked
When is Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network?
Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network takes place 15–15 Oct 2026 in Hogarths Hotel, Solihull, Solihull.
Where is Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network held?
Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network is held at Hogarths Hotel, Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network?
Abstract submissions close on 30 Sept 2026 — 62 days away.
How much does Blood Club: The Annual Conference of the West Midlands Haematology Network cost?
Registration is Free for trainees, Free standard.