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 23 Sep 2020 BGS responds to Adult Social Care Winter Plan As the country approaches winter and an almost-certain second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the British Geriatrics Society is relieved to see the Government taking action to provide additional support to care homes and other social care providers in England. Primary and Community Care Health and social care policy 27 Aug 2020 BGS responds to RCP survey about geriatricians’ levels of… Among those who responded to the RCP survey, geriatricians indicated a lower level of interest in conducting research than other specialities. 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… 30 Jul 2020 Professor Adam Gordon wins election for BGS President Elect with largest voter turnout in the Society’s history Professor Adam Gordon has won the election for President Elect of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) in a ballot that saw the highest turnout in the Society’s history with a record-breaking 25% of the Society’s membership casting its vote. 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 20 Jul 2020 Consultant Nurse wins prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime… Dr Gwyn Grout, an Independent Consultant Nurse, has been awarded the prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional contribution to the welfare of older people over the… 17 Jul 2020 New ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Frailty The British Geriatrics Society launches new comprehensive Frailty Hub and CPD-accredited Frailty elearning module. 16 Jul 2020 50% off BGS membership for 2020 New or lapsed BGS members can now enjoy 50% off membership rates for 2020. 14 Jul 2020 July 2020 issue of Age and Ageing journal is out now The July 2020 issue of Age and Ageing journal is out now. Age and Ageing 08 Jul 2020 BGS statement responding to Prime Minister’s comments on… The BGS strongly condemns comments from the Prime Minister on 6 July stating that ‘too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedures’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. 22 Jun 2020 Remembering Professor Archibald Young Archie Young died from Lewy Body Dementia on 17th March 2020, aged 73. Geriatric Medicine has lost one of its giants, and we have lost a friend, mentor and role model. Pagination First page First Previous page Previous … Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Current page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 … Next page Next Last page Last
