News - Any group -BGS EnglandBGS Northern IrelandBGS ScotlandBGS Wales/CymruCardiovascularDementia, Delirium and Brain HealthEnd of Life CareFalls and Bone HealthGastroenterology/Nutrition Medical StudentsMovement DisordersNurses and AHPs Council OncologyPeri-operative care of Older People undergoing Surgery Rehabilitation GroupResearchers and AcademicsSarcopenia and Frailty ResearchTrainees CouncilUrgent care and Frailty SIG Apply 13 Jul 2026 BGS welcomes updated Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report We welcome the updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines published this month and the recommendations they contain. We are particularly encouraged by the inclusion of detailed guidelines for older people. 07 Jul 2026 Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report is another… 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… 22 Jun 2026 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. 17 Jun 2026 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. 15 Jun 2026 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. 11 Jun 2026 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. 04 Jun 2026 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… 03 Jun 2026 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. 02 Jun 2026 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! 22 May 2026 Updated: Flexible working in Geriatric Medicine: A workforce… We've updated our position statement on Flexible working in Geriatric Medicine. 21 May 2026 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… 19 May 2026 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. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next Last page Last
