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 06 Oct 2021 BGS responds to GIRFT’s national report on geriatric medicine The British Geriatrics Society welcomes the new GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) national report on geriatric medicine. The report identifies unwarranted variation in the provision of geriatric medicine across England and in hospital care for people living with frailty and makes recommendations for improvement. Acute Care CGA in acute settings Deconditioning & rehabilitation End of life care Cross-cutting Primary/Acute Health and social care policy 24 Sep 2021 Beneficial Changes Network and BGS want your examples of… The Beneficial Changes Network has put out a call for examples of transformation, innovation and improvement across health and social care in England, and BGS would like you to share your submissions. 24 Sep 2021 BGS responds to report ‘Good for you, good for us, good for… Older people are often affected by overprescribing and the BGS was pleased to be involved in the review that led to the publication of a new report. 08 Sep 2021 BGS responds to Prime Minister's announcement on health and… The Prime Minister yesterday outlined plans to increase funding for the NHS and adult social care, as well as proposals to limit the cost to individuals with long-term care needs and to improve… 31 Jul 2021 BGS responds to assertions in Telegraph article The BGS is aware of claims in the Telegraph today (31 July) that plans were drawn up before the COVID-19 pandemic to deny hospital treatment to older people living in care homes, in the event of a pandemic or other health emergency. Health and social care policy 22 Jul 2021 ‘Through the visor 2’ – second report highlights continuing… Today the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) published a report from a second survey of its members describing their experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic during winter 2020-21 and beyond… 20 Jul 2021 BGS calls for public support of #NotTooMuchToMask campaign The BGS is supporting a new campaign launched by the NHS Confederation, #NotTooMuchToMask. The campaign promotes informed personal choice now that restrictions are easing. 02 Jul 2021 Age and Ageing’s ‘Journal Impact Factor’ more than doubles Age and Ageing’s increased Journal Impact Factor™ was supported by an unprecedented 1,819 submissions in 2020, up from 1,142 in 2019. Age and Ageing 26 May 2021 Professor Adam Gordon awarded prestigious William Farr Medal by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries The William Farr Medal 2021 was awarded to Professor Adam Gordon in recognition of his work as a clinical academic with interests in the implementation of evidence-based models of care to deliver improved health outcomes for older people living with frailty, particularly in the care home sector. 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. 14 Apr 2021 Last chance to share your experience in our COVID-19 second… The BGS encourages all members to complete this second COVID workforce survey to better understand your experiences of working through the pandemic during the winter and how BGS offer support over the… 30 Mar 2021 BGS comments on creation of new Office for Health Promotion The Department of Health and Social Care announced on 29 March that the health promotion functions of Public Health England will be transferred to a new Office of Health Promotion in the autumn of… Pagination First page First Previous page Previous … Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Current page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 … Next page Next Last page Last
