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Our prestigious Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize has been awarded to a clinical trial assessing the safety and experience of transitions from hospital to home, published in our international clinical geriatrics journal, @Age_and_Ageing. buff.ly/gQY4pCD
If you've missed any of the January abstract deadlines so far, there's still time to submit your work for events coming up in the spring and summer. Find out more: buff.ly/zqXwsRQ
ALT BGS abstract deadlines Event* 3rd World Falls Congress - 19 January 2026 BritMODIS (Movement Disorders) - 26 January 2026 Major Trauma in Older People - 16 February 2026 Dementia, Delirium and Brain Health - 16 February 2026 * These events receive support in the form of sponsorship. For details on confirmed sponsors, please see the event webpages. They have no input to the agenda other than sponsored sessions.
The Joint BGS / Vivensa Foundation Doctoral Training Fellowship is open for applications.
This is a great opportunity for front-line healthcare professionals working with older people, including allied health professionals, doctors and nurses. buff.ly/ZnIbBO6
Announcing the BGS Rising Star 2025 winners!
Our winners are Dr Katherine Walesby, Ms Elaine Francis, and Dr Angeline Price. Learn more about them and their achievements here: buff.ly/jImrwVb
Good to see Clifford Kilgore from our NAHPs Council talking to the BBC about the issue of avoidable admissions increasing pressure on hospitals in this "in-depth" article. buff.ly/D0qP97t
The Joint BGS / Vivensa Foundation Training Fellowship is open for applications.
This is a great opportunity for front-line healthcare professionals working with older people, including allied health professionals, doctors and nurses. Find out more here: buff.ly/ZnIbBO6
British Geriatrics Society retweeted
Continence is often overlooked by health care professionals, and equally the most important thing for our patients.
I was happy to help develop this important resource.
Our latest elearning course, Continence in Older People, is now available. What's more, this course is free to BGS members!
The course covers the impact continence has on the older population, the symptoms, causes, and treatment options. buff.ly/2ALgvlV
Visual Impairment in a Clinic Setting, a BGS microlearning CPD course, is completely free for BGS members, and available at a small cost for non-members. buff.ly/i29gTOu
Our latest elearning course, Continence in Older People, is now available. What's more, this course is free to BGS members!
The course covers the impact continence has on the older population, the symptoms, causes, and treatment options. buff.ly/2ALgvlV
The Joint BGS / Vivensa Foundation Doctoral Training Fellowship is open for applications.
This is a great opportunity for front-line healthcare professionals working with older people, including allied health professionals, doctors and nurses. buff.ly/ZnIbBO6
Have you visited our Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Hub?
A clear, concise, evidence-based set of resources, freely available to all who need them on our website. buff.ly/yZ0Cxzg
Our Core20PLUS5 Framework is a valuable resource to help you identify people who have unequal access to and experience of healthcare, and to target action to counter that inequality. buff.ly/tZFrTG9
British Geriatrics Society retweeted
📊The FLS-DB 2026 annual report is here! Explore the latest data findings and recommendations. #FLSDB 🔗rcp.ac.uk/95436
Don't miss our SCE preparation webinar at 4pm today! Our webinars are free for BGS members and available to watch live and on demand. Register at buff.ly/KEbU2RE
British Geriatrics Society retweeted
Have you seen latest edition of @GeriSoc magazine, AGENDA? Fabulous moving articles about end of life care. Thank you to BGS trainees, @DebGompertz @staceylou_18, Trisha Cantley, @LucyAldridge96, Helen Milbourn and editor supreme @Amy_Brewerton
Happy New Year! There's several abstract deadlines this month including the 3rd World Falls Congress call for abstracts closing on 19 January. Hear @Toby_Ellmers share more about his talk at the Congress. Register at buff.ly/U2trhvU
What events have we got coming up in 2026? Find out here: buff.ly/0i28D59
"...these gentle, lower-intensity exercises may be more preferable and easier to stick with for older adults..." Read our blog by @DeniseCheung2 based on her article in our journal, @Age_and_Ageing ⬇️
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We have a series of BGS portals on our website which feature an overview of key BGS materials on core topics relating to the care of older people. Have a look at our Rehabilitation portal: buff.ly/qciRZJd
With winter upon us, remember to refer back to our checklist to help you make changes to make this winter a little easier for older people in your service. buff.ly/9ZLARqI
