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The BGS Autumn Meeting will cover the latest in evidence and best practice in the health and care of older people.
A BGS communities of practice online meeting - this meeting will focus on developing clinical skills for Nurse and Allied Health professionals
A BGS communities of practice online meeting - this meeting will focus on developing leadership skills for Nurse and Allied Health professionals
The BGS Spring Meeting 2021 is taking place on 28-30 April. Click here to view the programme, register or find out how to join online live or on demand.
A one-hour webinar on Wednesday 24th Feb 19:00-20:00 for the wider Nurse and Allied Health Council members.
Creating a problem list as part of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment can help identify all the issues to consider and will be helpful in drawing up a care plan.
More older people are undergoing surgery, but postoperative outcomes are worse than for younger patients. This case study looks at the Proactive Care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) team at Guy's and St Thomas's.
This report sets out data that currently exists regarding nurses and AHPs working in older people’s healthcare in England and suggests how this workforce could be better utilised.
We know that nursing is a highly skilled profession that is provided in a wide range of settings that encompass primary, community and hospital care. However, I feel the use of the term ‘nurse’ is sometimes misunderstood.
The BGS is delighted to announce that Lyndsey Dunn has been appointed as the next Chair of the BGS Nurse and AHPs Council. She will officially take up the role on 15 November 2024.
There are three times as many care home beds as acute hospital beds in the UK. This issue focuses on the significant group of older people who live with frailty in care homes. This content is limited to members only.
My name is Stacey Louise Finlay and simply, and selfishly, I am a Geriatrics fanatic. Selfishly as ageing is inevitable and I, like everyone else, have getting older in my future.
On this Nurses’ Day I have been reflecting on my journey as a nurse throughout my career to my current role. I cannot imagine doing any other job and, despite all the challenges nursing and healthcare face today I would not change my path for a minute!
This report summarises the findings of a survey of the BGS membership undertaken in late 2023. It provides a snapshot into how our members are feeling about their work and the services they work in.