This brief guidance was developed by Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia at NHS England/Improvement. It is applicable to those with dementia and anyone with cognitive impairment resulting from conditions which affect the brain.
Download and view slides from the BGS Spring 2018 conference held from 11 to 13 April 2018 in Nottingham.
Download and view the presentation slides from the BGS Spring Conference 2017 held from the 26th to the 28th of April 2017 in Newcastle.
A selection of links and resources to help guide healthcare professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic who may have little experience of geriatric medicine.
This resource page brings together elearning materials developed by the BGS and other organisations to support members to keep up-to-date with their continuing professional development.
Research is an essential part of the global and UK strategy and response to COVID-19. This is the British Geriatrics Society statement on research for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download and view presentation slides and videos from the BGS Autumn Meeting held from 22 to 24 November 2017 in London.
This consensus advice has been drawn up by experts from the BGS, EDA and RCPsych. It should be used in conjunction with local policy and governance practice employed within your own organisation.
Scottish Quality & Safety Fellows, NHS Scotland, have put together some easy-to-follow tips on stress, coping and resilience during this difficult time which they have kindly allowed us to share.
Older people are particularly at risk from complications as a result of COVID-19 and many are likely to already be taking medication for other conditions.