British Geriatrics Society

for better health in old age

About the BGS

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.

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Francis Report

The Francis report challenges the NHS at all levels especially around the care of older people. This, combined with the fact that they are the main users of the NHS, warrants action on three levels. Firstly, the holistic assessment of all older people entering hospital to ensure a diagnosis so they get the treatment they need. Secondly, all staff working with adults in the NHS, including managers, receive training to meet the specific needs of older patients. Finally, clinicians of all disciplines must challenge any poor care whenever they encounter it. Read BGS response

Call for Abstracts


Abstracts are now invited for the BGS Autumn Meeting to be held on 20 - 22 November in Harrogate. The system will close at 17:00 on 1 June.

News/Press Releases

This is the BGS's Press and Parliamentary Affairs Section. It comprises BGS press releases as well as information and reports on developments in the National Health Service in general and geriatric medicine in particular.

In addition, the BGS has expert spokespeople on a range of topics who can provide comment and analysis. Our spokespeople may be contacted through our Press and PR Officers at the telephone numbers/emails above.

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New vitamin D guidelines launched Written by IJH 104
Managing Pain in Older People Written by IJH 130
Patients First and Foremost Written by IJH 116
Recruitment of Older People to Research Written by IJH 137
National Hip Fracture Database supplement to 2012 report Written by IJH 173
Care Quality Commission publishes review of 2012 Dignity and Nutrition Inspection Programme (DANI) Written by IJH 206
Use of Integrated Care Pathways at End of Life - Professionals' Survey Written by IJH 126
Health and Social Care Services must be Age Attuned Written by IJH 459
Care Quality Commission Concerned by Dementia Care Written by IJH 104
Hospital workforce: fit for the future? Written by IJH 120

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EUGMS and IAGG

The British Geriatrics Society is a member of both the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS) and the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology

Conferences and Meetings


Visit our Meetings Section for meetings on a large range of sub-specialist topics both here and in the UK. If you want to publicise a meeting, contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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