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British Geriatrics Society


The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is a professional association of doctors practising geriatric medicine, old age psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, therapists, scientists and others with a particular interest in the medical care of older people and in promoting better health in old age. It has over 2,500 members worldwide and is the only society in the UK offering specialist medical expertise in the wide range of health care needs of older people.

The BGS uses the expertise of its members to inform and influence the development of health care policy in the UK and to ensure the design, commissioning and delivery of age appropriate health services. The BGS works closely with other specialist medical societies and allies itself with age-related charities.

The BGS strives to promote better understanding of the health care needs of older people. It shares examples of best practice to ensure that older people are treated with dignity and respect and that wherever possible, older people live healthy, independent lives.

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Prof Des O' Neill wins award for inspirational work on positive ageing in Ireland

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Professor Desmond O’Neill scooped an All Ireland Inspirational Life Award today for his inspirational leadership in engaging older people to lead active and fulfilling lives at an award ceremony in Belfast, hosted by BT.

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Under Pressure - Audit Commission Report

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The Audit Commission has published a report - Under Pressure - which highlights the challenges faced by councils in view of our ageing population as public spending reduces.

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Our Power is Our Number - Age Concern and Help the Aged Pre-election Manifesto

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Age Concern and Help the Aged have launched a pre-election manifesto calling for the reform of care in old age. The paper, Our Power is Our Number, covers six critical issues for later life: respect; support; money; health; participation and ageing around the world.

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Living Well - Dementia Awareness Campaign

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The Department of Health has launched a new campaign - Living Well - to educate the public about dementia.

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***SCE Question Breakdown***
For those looking for the breakdown of number of questions per topic in the upcoming SCE, look at page 10 of the SCE regulations on the MRCP(UK) web site.

 

***Vacancies for doctors in Edinburgh***
Medicine of the Elderly services in Edinburgh are looking for Doctors with good communication and team working skills with an empathy for older people.

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***Post-Doctoral Vacancy - Nottingham***
There will soon be an academic clinical lectureship becoming available in Nottingham.  This is a post-doctoral post, so applicants will need to have a PhD or MD.  It is at SpR level and will run for a maximum of four years till completion of PhD.

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The trainees' weekend in Manchester was a great success! Thanks to David Ahearn especially, for his hard work. The speakers too, were excellent. The powerpoint slides are available here.

 

***Age of Enlightenment***
Should assisted dying be legalised? Should there be dedicated hospital wards for older patients? What do carers really want?
To debate these and other topical issues related to healthcare in old age, Edinburgh residents are invited to attend a public open morning on Saturday 24 April, to share their views and concerns with health professionals.

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