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Our multidisciplinary members and their colleagues are the lifeblood of our Society.

There are numerous ways you can become more involved in the BGS as a member, and even before you join.

This page highlights the wide variety of opportunities that are available to help the BGS achieve its mission to improve healthcare for older people and to support our members and the wider community of health and social care professionals.

Already a member?

The opportunities available once you have joined BGS are endless, and you can begin getting involved straight away. Here are some of the exciting ways you can help shape your BGS as a member.

BGS Members' Network

As part of the new services for members, we have introduced an online, searchable directory for members to network and contact other members. This could be to look up other members in a specific area or whose interests reflect a service delivery or particular research area.

Frailty Hub

This resource series brings together articles, national guidelines and best practice relevant to frailty.

Fully funded places

BGS members can now apply for a fully funded place to attend a BGS meeting of their choice free of charge. Find out more here.

Awards and lectures

Past winners of BGS awards and prizes, and a list of those who have delivered the annual Trevor Howell Guest Lecture and Marjory Warren Lecture since 1983.

BGS Special Interest Groups

The BGS supports various groups - professions, special interest, and geriatricians in early training

National and regional groups

Our national councils and regional officers cover all of the UK, providing detailed focus on local issues.

Region officer roles and volunteer opportunities

Current

BGS members are encouraged to support their local regions and to become actively involved with their current work. If you are keen to help strengthen the multi-disciplinary community of BGS members in your region, we’d love to hear from you.

Events and CPD

National and regional BGS events are held throughout the year and many count towards your continuing professional development.

#BGSFairCare: Protecting older people in the second wave

BGS encourages members to write to their local MP, MLA, MS or MSP to help influence policymakers to prioritise older people during the winter months.

Not yet a member?

Here are some of the ways you can get involved with the BGS, from becoming a member to contributing to our blog.

Become a member of the BGS

Find out more about becoming a member of the BGS, who can join, and how to join.

Make a Donation

Please consider making a donation to the BGS to help support the important work of the Society and our members.

Events and CPD

National and regional BGS events are held throughout the year and many count towards your continuing professional development.

Abstract submission

The British Geriatrics Society wants to showcase your research. Original research and clinical quality studies will be considered as a poster or as a platform presentation.

Blog

The BGS blog aims to presents issues relevant to people working to improve the health and care of older people. It will highlight the latest news and activities from across all the BGS campaigns, events, publications and activities as well as original articles commissioned by leaders in geriatric medicine.

Age and Ageing journal

Age and Ageing, the journal of the BGS, is an international journal publishing monthly online issues of refereed original research, review articles and editorial pieces on geriatric medicine and clinical gerontology.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship of BGS conferences offer an opportunity to interact with a professional body of specialists developing services, improving quality and delivery of the healthcare of older people in the United Kingdom. The BGS welcomes sponsors to exhibit at conferences, or arrange symposia. Please see the sponsorship packages by clicking below. Contact g.collingridge@bgs.org.uk with any queries.

Frailty Hub

This resource series brings together articles, national guidelines and best practice relevant to frailty.

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Already a member?

BGS Members' Network

Frailty Hub

Fully funded places

Awards and lectures

BGS Special Interest Groups

National and regional groups

Region officer roles and volunteer opportunities

Events and CPD

#BGSFairCare: Protecting older people in the second wave

Not yet a member?

Become a member of the BGS

Make a Donation

Events and CPD

Abstract submission

Blog

Age and Ageing journal

Sponsorship

Frailty Hub

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British Geriatrics Society

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