The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is the UK’s leading authority on healthcare for older people. Established 80 years ago, it now has more than 5,600 multidisciplinary members working in all healthcare settings across the four countries of the UK.
The UK is a global pioneer in healthcare for older people, leading the development of geriatric medicine in clinical practice, research and the evidence base. Delegations can learn from expert geriatricians, GPs, pharmacists, nurses and allied health professionals in world-class settings.
A bespoke educational experience for international healthcare delegations
Why choose the UK & BGS?
Duration: One-week bespoke programme based in London
Visits: Hospitals, community services, care homes, and other care settings, arranged to suit your interests.
Examples may include:
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Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation Trust, London
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GP and community services, Somerset
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Jean Bishop Centre, Hull
Programme overview
Special access
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Attend a BGS one-day sub-specialty meeting (e.g., falls management, cardiovascular health in older people, perioperative care, dementia) or a national conference.
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Policy and strategy discussions with BGS senior leaders.
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Access to BGS online educational and clinical resources.
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One year of BGS overseas membership for each delegate, including access to member content and community, plus discounts on events and online education.
Tailored experience
The BGS will tailor the five-day programme to your group’s interests and align activities with the BGS events schedule.
Added value
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Networking and access to global leaders in geriatric medicine.
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Exposure to UK healthcare innovation.
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Insights into comparative health systems.
CPD
Delegates obtain 25 hours of external CPD.
Practical details
Travel and accommodation: Delegates are responsible for their own arrangements, including visas. BGS has preferred rates with some London hotel chains.
Cost
Packages start from 10 delegates at £5,000 + VAT per delegation member.
This package contains over £17,500 in savings over a full year in addition to the five-day delegation.
Savings include:
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Over £1,000 on membership fees
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£5,000 on event attendance
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£7,500 on eLearning modules
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Access to Age and Ageing, the international clinical geriatrics journal (equivalent to over £4,000 on the open market)
Contact for more information
Geraint Collingridge
Director of Learning and Professional Development
Email: g.collingridge@bgs.org.uk
