SW Thames Spring Meeting 2021
Date(s)
Thu 20 May 2021 Location
Credits
This meeting has applied for credits of CPD accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
This event is a local forum covering the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. This meeting will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the health care of older people and is open to attendees from near and far.
Who should attend:
- Consultants & specialist doctors in geriatric medicine
- Researchers into Ageing and Age-Related Conditions
- Doctors training in related specialties
- GPs with an Extended Role in Older People and GP trainees
- Nurses and allied health professionals
- Advanced and Specialist practitioners
- Consultant Practitioners/Consultant Nurses
- Physician Associates
- Internal Medicine Trainees (especially those considering a career in geriatric medicine)
- Medical, Nursing, Allied Health professional students
Why participate:
- Understand more on the key areas & challenges faced in geriatric medicine
- Hear focused presentations on core areas of the geriatric medicine
- Present the latest scientific research to British Geriatrics Society members and elected officers
- Attend small group workshop sessions
- Network & socialise with other healthcare professionals
Cost to attend
| 20th May Non-Member Day Fee (Inc VAT) |
20th May BGS Member |
|
|---|---|---|
| Senior Doctors: Consultant / GP |
£50 |
£25 |
|
SAS Grade / StR / GP Trainee/IMT/Foundation Year Doctor |
£35 | £17.50 |
| Healthcare Professionals: Nurse Allied Health Professional | £35 | £17.50 |
| Retired/ Medical Student | £25 | £12.50 |
Programme
12.30 Welcome & Introduction (SW Thames Region Chair)
Dr Laura Ferrigan - Consultant Geriatrician, Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
12.45 Falls Update
Dr Sarah Howie - Consultant Geriatrician, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
13.15 Outside the Acute Trust
Dr Michelle Carr - Consultant Geriatrician, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
13.45 Strength-based Approach
Andrea Green - Senior Manager, Surrey County Council
14.15 Break
14.30 Reflection on a Difficult Year: Small Group Sessions
15.00 Business Meeting for all members
16.00 Close