We have published our manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election. We highlight areas the incoming Scottish Government must prioritise so that everyone in Scotland is supported to age well and has access to the care that they need, when and where they need it. www.bgs.org.uk/scotlandmani...
Thanks - this course is for Healthcare professionals and focuses on practitioners working with high levels of autonomy, and with the ability to prescribe or medication management. Age UK offer a useful advice page for carers www.ageuk.org.uk/information-...
The story of the Paper Boat. A British Geriatric Society blog from 2018. Let me know if you’d like the full text & I’ll send it to you.
The story of the Paper Boat was a blog I wrote back in 2018 for @gerisoc.bsky.social.
It was an analogy that I found useful to explain to patients and families how difficult it can be to predict the future accurately.
Now as I and my friends get older, I find myself sharing it once again.
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We're seeking a committed and enthusiastic Co-Chair for the London and the South East region to support and strengthen our regional network.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday 31 March, and you can find out more here:
www.bgs.org.uk/vacancy-co-c...
Our latest elearning course, Continence in Older People, is available. What's more, this course is free to BGS members!
The course covers the impact continence has on the older population, the symptoms, causes, and treatment options. buff.ly/2ALgvlV
For #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating women who shape geriatric medicine through mentorship, leadership and service. From honouring mentors to reflecting on personal journeys, read the stories shared by some of our amazing members. #GiveToGain #IWD2026
www.bgs.org.uk/give-to-gain...
Geriatric medicine is a “whole person” specialty. It can be challenging, but it is also exciting and rewarding.
Find out more about a career in the specialty: buff.ly/hWpB6iA
We've added a new resource to our Integrated Systems Project - have a look at this case study from Hounslow, where the system is being transformed to deliver a new model of integrated primary and community care for people with frailty and other complex needs.
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And that's a wrap! Thanks to all who came to our 2026 Northern Ireland Spring Meeting and made it the success it was. Thanks to our partners, the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Old Age. Jan Ritchie, chair of BGS Northern Ireland, brings things to a close. #BGSconf www.bgs.org.uk/26NIS
Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/iGNaM8v
To mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday, Stacey Finlay, Northern Ireland rep on our NAHPs Council, shares her experience of working during the pandemic and encourages others to speak about their memories. Support resources for NHS staff are included. buff.ly/3emPlAi #DayOfReflection
Our 2026 Northern Ireland Spring Meeting is underway! Don't worry if you have not been able to attend, you can still register now and watch online for the next 6 months. www.bgs.org.uk/26NIS #BGSconf
⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for the Joint @gerisoc.bsky.social / Vivensa Foundation Doctoral Training Fellowship.
The deadline for applications is 20 March, 5pm.
More information and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell
Have you had the opportunity to see our Core20PLUS5 framework?
This framework is based on similar ones from NHS England. It aims to help identify older people who have unequal access to and experience of healthcare, and to target action to counter that inequality. Click to view: buff.ly/TiIT0lU
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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England goes big on the move to neighbourhood health. Our "Demystifying neighbourhoods" document outlines what it means in practice, how it differs from existing models, and what it could mean for older people’s care. www.bgs.org.uk/neighbourhoods
