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 04 Dec 2024 Professor Ken Rockwood wins 2024 BGS President’s Medal The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) President’s Medal is a new award for 2024 to celebrate outstanding contributions to the healthcare of older people. The winner is proposed by the BGS President and approved by the BGS Board. 28 Nov 2024 Joe Wicks encourages older people to get active in… BGS is supporting a campaign from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and the Centre for Perioperative Care to help people to prepare for surgery and recover more quickly afterwards. Fronting… Peri-operative care for surgical patients Rehabilitation Wellbeing 27 Nov 2024 BGS welcomes new President and President Elect The British Geriatrics Society is delighted to announce that Professor Jugdeep Dhesi is its new President, following a successful term as President Elect. She will be supported in the role by… General Workforce 14 Nov 2024 BGS publishes recommendations on how to deliver proactive… A new BGS document is aimed at healthcare professionals, clinical leaders, commissioners and system designers seeking advice on how to implement services in their locality. Advance Care Planning Community Care Deconditioning & rehabilitation Frailty 08 Nov 2024 BGS issues updated position statement on Assisted Dying Assisted Dying is currently an issue featuring regularly in the media and occupying the public’s attention, with Bills proposing the legalisation going through both the Scottish and Westminster Parliaments. Advance Care Planning End of life care Ethics and Law 07 Nov 2024 New BGS Oncogeriatrics elearning course The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has launched a new elearning course, to help health and social care professionals to better support older people living with cancer. 07 Nov 2024 Angela Conlan wins 2024 BGS Special Medal for her creative… This year’s BGS Special Medal winner is Angela Conlan, Project Lead at Oxford Health Arts Partnership, which brings creative arts to older people in community hospitals, helping to ensure they can… 04 Nov 2024 Opportunity to apply for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine… Could the DGM be the next step in your career? Applications open in January 2025, with candidates undertaking self-guided study ahead of the Part 1 examination in February 2025. 29 Oct 2024 BGS publishes evidence in support of proactive care for older people The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published evidence-based guidance to support healthcare professionals in implementing proactive care for older people with frailty. 23 Oct 2024 BGS issues stark warning to the new government ahead of… 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. 15 Oct 2024 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. 25 Sep 2024 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. Pagination First page First Previous page Previous … Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Current page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 … Next page Next Last page Last
