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BGS issues stark warning to the new government ahead of winter

The BGS, supported by 16 organisations including four medical Royal Colleges, has expressed grave concerns about the impact of the winter months on the health and wellbeing of older people.

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BGS responds to reports of Ageing Well cuts

The BGS has responded to news that the planned budget for NHS England’s Ageing Well programme has been cut by £390million (70%), as reported in HSJ.

Dr Iain Wilkinson announced as new BGS Vice President…

The BGS is pleased to announce that Dr Iain Wilkinson has been appointed as its next Vice President Education and Training. He will officially take up the role on 7 October 2024.

BGS launches #ChooseGeriatrics

Today the British Geriatrics Society launches its #ChooseGeriatrics campaign. This campaign aims to ensure that the workforce caring for older people is fully and sustainably resourced, now and into…

#ChooseGeriatrics

BGS responds to Darzi Review

Today Professor Lord Ara Darzi published the report of his independent investigation of the NHS in England. The BGS welcomes this report and looks forward to working with the Government and other stakeholders as the NHS Ten Year Plan is developed over the coming months.

Dr Claire Copeland announced as new BGS Vice President…

The BGS is pleased to announce that Dr Claire Copeland has been appointed as its next Vice President Workforce. She will officially take up the role on 15 November 2024.

BGS Rising Star Awards 2025: Open for applications

Applications are now open for the British Geriatrics Society’s Rising Star Awards. These prestigious awards are made to people who show exceptional promise in their research or clinical quality work…

BGS responds to MHRA’s approval of Lecanemab for early…

On 22 August, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved the sale of Lecanemab for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease in the UK. This is a landmark event in the…

Joint Statement: 'Hospital at Home' not 'virtual wards'

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS), the UK Hospital at Home Society, and the Royal College of Physicians London have released a joint statement in support of use of the term 'Hospital at Home', instead of 'virtual wards'.

Dr Firdaus Hirji Adenwalla announced as winner of the…

The British Geriatrics Society is delighted to announce that Dr Firdaus Hirji Adenwalla has been awarded the Society’s prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Named in honour…

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Lyndsey Dunn announced as Chair of the BGS Nurse and AHP…

The BGS is delighted to announce that Lyndsey Dunn has been appointed as the next Chair of the BGS Nurse and AHPs Council. She will officially take up the role on 15 November 2024.

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