British Geriatrics Society

Today we’re launching #ChooseGeriatrics – our new campaign which celebrates the variety and rewards of working in older people’s healthcare. Over the next 12 months we’ll be sharing our members’ stories about why they chose to work in older people's healthcare and encouraging others to consider this career path. Find out more and how to get involved! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVj3_WbT

"It was working in dementia care where I first discovered a passion for working with older adults; and I'm proud to support the BGS’s #ChooseGeriatrics campaign." Read our BGS blog written by Dr Jen Sutton for #OccupationalTherapyWeek. #OTWeek2024 #OTWeek Royal College of Occupational Therapists https://lnkd.in/eEbCG-pT

"My career, spanning over 23 years, has been enriched by the challenges and rewards of working in geriatric care, and I encourage anyone passionate about making a lasting impact to consider this path." Read our BGS blog written by Dr Vimal Sriram for #OccupationalTherapyWeek. #ChooseGeriatrics #OTWeek2024 #OTWeek https://lnkd.in/eNCaY72W

Following our winter statement, the BGS has published 12 actions to help manage winter pressures. They are intended to support individual healthcare professionals to make changes to their service that will help them and their patients this winter. https://lnkd.in/eCiMpVh8

"The evidence supporting proactive care is strong and we hope that by publishing this, more people will be empowered to make the case for establishing proactive care services in their area." - Professor Jugdeep Dhesi, BGS President Elect The BGS has published an evidence-based report to support healthcare professionals in implementing proactive care for older people with frailty. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/egk-WenS

"A patient’s age shouldn’t determine their access to treatment or the standard of care they receive." We are pleased to be featured in the updated Older adults ethical hub by General Medical Council on why ageism in healthcare must be challenged. https://lnkd.in/eCSb_cHd

With our Autumn Meeting approaching in just over 3 weeks, we're looking forward to seeing delegates in London and online. Many BGS events take place in a hybrid format, both in person and online, to provide flexible attendance options. Where possible though, joining us in person attendance allows you to get the most out of the experience. Take a look at why some of our BGS members attend events in person in the video below and on the BGS blog. #BGSConf https://lnkd.in/eJy3dQUJ

We support British Geriatrics Society along with over 20 other organisations call to the new government to ensure older people have the healthcare they need this winter https://lnkd.in/eXXFrcVM

🚨 We are less than a month away from our Autumn Meeting 2024! 🚨 There is still time to register your attendance if you are yet to do so. To see what we have planned this year, head to our website where you'll find all the details and the full programme. Latest programme additions include a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style symposium on ‘AI and MedTech in Geriatric Medicine' in collaboration with Royal College of Physicians, plus a workshop on visual impairment support for older people facilitated by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. If you are eligible to receive one of our BGS funded places, there are only a few of these spaces remaining. We recommend registering as soon as possible to guarantee one of these places. #BGSConf Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/euxJMiiu

"As another NHS winter approaches it is deeply concerning that so little has changed within our health and social care systems that might make the coming months easier for older people, their families and staff." Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh supports our winter statement. Read Professor Andrew Elder's full quote here: https://lnkd.in/eXXFrcVM