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Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report is another missed opportunity to highlight the needs of older people

Today, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published a report highlighting widespread failings in how healthcare professionals communicate with patients, families and carers, as well as other healthcare teams, when people are reaching the end of life.

Voting for the next BGS President Elect now open

Voting is now open for our next President Elect. If you are a BGS member with voting eligibility, check your inbox now for your personalised link and help shape the future of the BGS.

BGS responds to assisted dying bill’s return to parliament

Today, Lauren Edwards MP is reintroducing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Noted Geriatrician Inderpal Singh awarded OBE

The BGS is delighted to offer our heartiest congratulations to Inder Singh for being awarded an OBE in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for services to Osteoporosis Care in Wales.

NHS England published corridor care data for the first time

The British Geriatrics Society welcomes the publication of the first national NHS England data on corridor care.

BGS report: Geriatric medicine training: Patterns, pressures…

This report explores the findings from the 2025 BGS survey of Training Programme Directors (TPDs), revealing patterns in geriatric medicine training, workforce pressures, and the provision of training…

BGS responds to inquiry into supporting people with frailty…

The BGS was pleased to contribute evidence to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into supporting people with frailty outside hospitals and welcomes the committee’s recommendations.

It’s #ChooseGeriatrics week!

This week, we are celebrating our second-ever #ChooseGeriatrics week! Get involved for a chance to win 30% off a year of membership!

Updated: Flexible working in Geriatric Medicine: A workforce statement from the British Geriatrics Society

We've updated our position statement on Flexible working in Geriatric Medicine.

The Court of Appeal clarifies law governing withdrawal of…

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has potentially significant implications for healthcare commissioners, providers and families of adults without mental capacity across England and Wales, where a…

New video - Reflections on Proactive care

Dr Deb Gompertz and Dr Anna Folwell reflect on the Proactive care documents and how they have been used in practice.