BGS Newsletter

The BGS Newsletter was published up until November 2021, when it was replaced by AGENDA. You can access many of the back issues on this page.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 72 Aug/Sept 2019

This issue features how to help maintain good oral health in older people and gives a snapshot of the political landscape following the appointment of a new Prime Minister.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 71 July 2019

This issue examines and connects frailty improvement initiatives that exist across the country, and includes results from a BGS trainee survey on less-than-full-time working.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 70 April/May 2019

Featuring coverage from the BGS Spring Meeting 2019, ageing and the healthy brain, the importance of research, and how Malaysia is helping to raise awareness of falls.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 69 February 2019

Featuring a guide to big data, the lowdown on the long-awaited NHS Long Term Plan, polypharmacy and how podiatry interventions could help to reduce falls.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 68 December 2018

The final edition of 2018 reflects on the BGS Autumn Meeting 2018, how those involved in the care of older people can work with complexity, and the role of diet and nutrition in healthy ageing.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 67 October 2018

This issue includes features on international outreach programmes, more from the Older Person Whisperer, and a first look at the new BGS website.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 66 August 2018

This issue looks at CGA in acute care, evidence for hip fracture guidelines, the Stay Safe initiative and the Otago home exercise programme.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 65 May 2018

This issue includes a report from the BGS Spring Meeting 2018 and covers the geriatric '5 Ms' and hydrocephalus.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 64 January 2018

This issue includes reports from the BGS Autumn Meeting 2017, the British Society for Heart Failure Conference and an interview with the Past President of BASP.

BGS Newsletter - March 2017

Hospital at home - Looking at best practise and how we can care for the frailest members of our community.

BGS Newsletter: Issue 76 May/June 2020

This issue is dedicated to all our dedicated and passionate BGS members who have been working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just by caring for older people, but by making sacrifices for the whole of society.