British Geriatrics Society
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The British Geriatrics Society is a multi-disciplinary professional membership association that promotes better health and care for older people.
British Geriatrics Society
5d ago
What do healthcare professionals working with older people need to know? The prospect of answering such a question is undoubtedly intimidating, but it is one the PROGRAMMING project is courageously attempting to answer ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
5d ago
This year Parkinson’s UK is using the opportunity to ’shine a light’ on the real life experiences of people affected by Parkinson’s, both good and bad. Over the last couple of years, I have enjoyed the more unusual enterprises seen on World Parkinson’s Day ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
3w ago
Earlier this month, Dr Nicky Leopold, Vice-Chair of the BGS Wales Council, gave oral evidence to Senedd Cymru’s health and social care committee for their inquiry into supporting people with chronic conditions. This follows on from BGS’s written evidence which was provided to the inquiry last year ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
1M ago
On International Women's Day, we pay tribute to a remarkable woman, Dr Marjory Warren, who played a pivotal role in establishing the BGS ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
1M ago
World Delirium Awareness Day (WDAD) was established in 2016 by the International Federation of Delirium Societies (iDelirium) as a forum for patients, families and clinicians to raise awareness and share knowledge about latest developments in the field. ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
1M ago
Our team’s vision is to work in a proactive manner and identify patients living with moderate frailty who have unmet medical and social needs. Often, we find catching potential problems at a moderate frailty stage can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life and optimise their healthcare ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
1M ago
In recent weeks, the ITV drama Breathtaking has represented an important step forward in public discourse around the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s important as a moment for national reflection ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
2M ago
I recently visited India on a short trip as there was a family bereavement. This was the time of gathering of all the near and dear ones including close friends too. This was also the time when my phone started ringing more than usual as some of our older relatives could not physically be with us due to either being far away or being in failing health ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
2M ago
I cannot believe that it is almost February! It has been a busy start to the year. Three named storms in the UK (so far), snow, and some treacherously icy conditions ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
2M ago
When the short term BGS frailty fellowship was highlighted to me I had already been thinking about applying for another fellowship year. Having previously worked as a surgical liaison fellow before my registrar training, I’d appreciated the time away from the training conveyer belt ..read more