News 22 Jul 2021 ‘Through the visor 2’ – second report highlights continuing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals Today the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) published a report from a second survey of its members describing their experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic during winter 2020-21 and beyond. 20 Jul 2021 BGS calls for public support of #NotTooMuchToMask campaign The BGS is supporting a new campaign launched by the NHS Confederation, #NotTooMuchToMask. The campaign promotes informed personal choice now that restrictions are easing. 02 Jul 2021 Age and Ageing’s ‘Journal Impact Factor’ more than doubles Age and Ageing’s increased Journal Impact Factor™ was supported by an unprecedented 1,819 submissions in 2020, up from 1,142 in 2019. Age and ageing 26 May 2021 Professor Adam Gordon awarded prestigious William Farr Medal… The William Farr Medal 2021 was awarded to Professor Adam Gordon in recognition of his work as a clinical academic with interests in the implementation of evidence-based models of care to deliver… 25 Apr 2021 Interview with BGS Special Medal Winner Bex Townley The BGS Special Medal is awarded to a non-clinical professional who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting the health and wellbeing of older people. 18 May 2021 Last chance to share your experience in our COVID-19 second… The BGS encourages all members to complete this second COVID workforce survey to better understand your experiences of working through the pandemic during the winter and how BGS offer support over the… 30 Mar 2021 BGS comments on creation of new Office for Health Promotion The Department of Health and Social Care announced on 29 March that the health promotion functions of Public Health England will be transferred to a new Office of Health Promotion in the autumn of… 26 Mar 2021 Announcing Emergence Volume 2 The editorial team are also pleased to announce that submissions for the second volume are invited from British Geriatrics Society members of any discipline or grade, as well as those in the IGS. 24 Mar 2021 BGS position statement on flexible working in geriatric medicine The BGS supports flexible working practices across the workforce delivering healthcare for older people. In light of this position, the BGS has published a statement setting out how less than full time training (LTFT) and flexible working practices can be improved for the benefit of its members and the older people they care for. 18 Mar 2021 BGS responds to CQC report on approaches to DNACPR decisions… The BGS welcomes the report and supports the recommendations. Used in the context of supportive and compassionate conversations with individuals and their families, DNACPR orders are a valuable part… 28 Feb 2021 ‘Through the visor’ – new report reflecting on… The BGS has published a report from a survey of its members describing the experiences of working through the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. With respondents representing over twenty different… Covid-19 22 Feb 2021 Leading experts in frailty launch the Silver Book II in… The Silver Book II, written by leading international experts in frailty and hosted by the British Geriatrics Society, addresses a wide range of urgent care issues specific to older people. Pagination First page First Previous page Previous … Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Current page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 … Next page Next Last page Last
