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The BGS is pleased that the National Audit Office has produced a report on primary and community healthcare for people living with frailty, and we welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the process…

Winter weather has arrived, and with it comes a surge in 999 calls from older and vulnerable people who have fallen and cannot get back up. We have endorsed a new advice document from the Association…

The BGS has published Integrated Systems: Practical resources for age-attuned care, a collection of materials to support those keen to implement frailty and age-attuned services.

It is disheartening to see yet another report highlighting the shocking situation of corridor care and, specifically, the disproportionate effect that this has on older people.

We're happy to announce the launch of our newest elearning course. This course covers both urinary and faecal incontinence in older people and features a number of case studies and videos from a wide…

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Rosemary Kelly has won our prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

Named in honour of the founder of modern geriatric medicine, Dr Marjory…

Every year, the BGS invites nominations for our Special Medal. This is awarded to someone outside the clinical world who has made a valuable contribution to the care and quality of life of older…

The BGS has endorsed a new framework from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) which was developed with input from the clinical leads for falls at all UK ambulance services. 

Guidance to support acute teams to deliver optimal care for older people living with frailty has been developed by Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) in collaboration with the BGS.