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 27 Jun 2022 Baroness Sally Greengross OBE, 1935-2022 All at the BGS were very sad to hear last week of the death of Baroness Sally Greengross. She was a staunch advocate for the rights of older people, a tireless campaigner and a leader of great vision and integrity. 25 Apr 2021 Interview with BGS Special Medal Winner Bex Townley The BGS Special Medal is awarded to a non-clinical professional who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting the health and wellbeing of older people. 25 Apr 2021 Interview with BGS Special Medal Winner Bex Townley The BGS Special Medal is awarded to a non-clinical professional who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting the health and wellbeing of older people. 13 Jan 2021 Prestigious Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize awarded to… The prize is given annually to the most deserving medical research relating to the needs of older people, published over the last year in the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, Age\u2026 Age and Ageing Delirium 13 Jan 2021 Prestigious Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize awarded to ‘Probable delirium is a presenting symptom of COVID-19 in frail, older adults' The prize is given annually to the most deserving medical research relating to the needs of older people, published over the last year in the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, Age and Ageing. Age and Ageing Delirium 08 Dec 2020 BGS member Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE appointed Chief… Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE, a long-standing member of the BGS, has been appointed Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care in England. 08 Dec 2020 BGS member Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE appointed Chief… Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE, a long-standing member of the BGS, has been appointed Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care in England. 06 Aug 2020 BGS statement on care home testing for COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect in care homes, where there have been 45.9% more deaths in the period from 28 December 2019 to 12 June 2020 than in the same period last year. 06 Aug 2020 BGS statement on care home testing for COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect in care homes, where there have been 45.9% more deaths in the period from 28 December 2019 to 12 June 2020 than in the same period last year. 05 Aug 2020 BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal of funding for COVID… The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic… 05 Aug 2020 BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal of funding for COVID… The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic… 29 Jul 2020 ‘Sit Up, Get Dressed and Keep Moving!’ Campaign relaunched to give healthcare professionals new resources to combat deconditioning in hospital Deconditioning & rehabilitation Pagination First page First Previous page Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next Last page Last
