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 BGS responds to National Audit Office report: Primary and community healthcare support for people living with frailty 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.Sadly, the report makes for disheartening, although perhaps unsurprising, reading. What to do if you fall this winter 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… Introducing Integrated Systems: Practical resources for age… 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. #BGSconf a roaring success - but don’t just take our word… Last week, we held our 2025 Autumn Meeting in the great city of Nottingham. It truly was a fantastic 3 days. BGS responds to All-Party Parliamentary Group corridor care report 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. 30 Sep 2025 Continence in Older People - our latest elearning course 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… 29 Sep 2025 Announcing the winner of the Marjory Warren Lifetime… 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… 26 Sep 2025 BGS responds to new Age UK report Age UK have today published the latest edition of their State of Health and Care report. 22 Sep 2025 And the 2025 BGS Special Medal goes to… Christine Greenhalgh! 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 people.This year, the winner is Christine Greenhalgh, for her years of service to older people in her community. She has supported the work of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin branch of AgeUK in many roles. 12 Sep 2025 AACE and BGS launch National Falls Governance Framework 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. 10 Sep 2025 Actions to help provide effective acute care for older… 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. 19 Aug 2025 Preparing for winter: A checklist for healthcare… Winter in the NHS is tough. We have put together a checklist to support professionals across the system to make what changes they can to ensure that this year, winter is a little easier for older… Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next Last page Last
