Welcome to the British Geriatrics Society
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This is the official web site of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS), an association of doctors, nurses, therapists and scientists with a particular interest in the medical care of the frail older person and in promoting better health in old age. The BGS is the only professional association, in the United Kingdom, of doctors practising geriatric medicine.

The purpose of the site is to make available, information which would be of use to its members, carers, and organisations who have an interest in geriatric medicine/ gerontology or the care of the older person.


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New! Having trouble finding a document? Click here for an explanation of the BGS's online library

Also new! The first copies of powerpoint presentations given at the Spring 2008 meeting in Glasgow

The 2009 round for BGS recommendations for Clinical Excellence awards is now open

Download winning essays of the PD competition: "Parkinson's Disease in 2020" and see the winners for the Bulpitt prize offered by the Cardiovascular section

Posts vacant in New Zealand and Australia

BGS Members: Has your name been omitted from the latest handbook and directory of members? Here is why.

BGS Elections for the President Elect 2008 - 2010.