History of the CSVS

The CSVS was established in March 1992 under the name 'The Society of Vascular Technology for Great Britain and Ireland'. The main goal was to advance non-invasive vascular diagnostic services by promoting training and research in Vascular Technology and to disseminate the results of such research for the benefit of the public. In bringing together all those engaged in providing vascular laboratory services, the CSVS now functions as the national scientific and educational society for Clinical Vascular Scientists working in Great Britain and Ireland.

In doing this, the society developed national standardised professional training and an accreditation scheme. The Accreditation certification provides employers and patients with the confidence that the individual has reached and maintains the national standards set for vascular ultrasound investigations.

In 1993, The CSVS were one of the parent bodies of the Consortium for Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE). It has also been involved in hosting joint study days with the Venous Forum and BMUS and has close links with the Circulation Foundation, who offer a sponsored research grant to a CSVS member every year.

in 2000, the CSVS became a registered charity.

In 2024, the CSVS membership voted for a change in the working name to 'The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science'.