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views-widget-sort-order"> </div> </div></form> </div> <div class="view-content view-content-main"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first"> <a href="/policy-and-media/angela-conlan-wins-2024-bgs-special-medal-for-her-creative-work-with-older-people" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/oxford_health_ORN1849_hires.jpg?itok=j28GQpzn&timestamp=1730973486 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/oxford_health_ORN1849_hires.jpg?itok=CFITncvf&timestamp=1730973486 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/oxford_health_ORN1849_hires.jpg?itok=qW383JFa&timestamp=1730973486 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/oxford_health_ORN1849_hires.jpg?itok=Tm3aczCV&timestamp=1730973486 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/oxford_health_ORN1849_hires.jpg?itok=Tm3aczCV&timestamp=1730973486" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Angela Conlan wins 2024 BGS Special Medal for her creative work with older people</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-15T00:00:00+00:00">15 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> This year’s BGS Special Medal winner is Angela Conlan, Project Lead at Oxford Health Arts Partnership, which brings creative arts to older people in community hospitals, helping to ensure they can live fulfilling lives. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-2 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-publishes-recommendations-on-how-to-deliver-proactive-care" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-14/Proactive%20delivery%20new%20card.png?itok=IoHyWRWH&timestamp=1731583383 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-14/Proactive%20delivery%20new%20card.png?itok=oFwnJfRU&timestamp=1731583383 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-14/Proactive%20delivery%20new%20card.png?itok=BmYHay3O&timestamp=1731583383 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-14/Proactive%20delivery%20new%20card.png?itok=1XFlXsS4&timestamp=1731583383 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-14/Proactive%20delivery%20new%20card.png?itok=1XFlXsS4&timestamp=1731583383" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS publishes recommendations on how to deliver proactive care</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00">14 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> A new BGS document is aimed at healthcare professionals, clinical leaders, commissioners and system designers seeking advice on how to implement services in their locality. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-3 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-issues-updated-position-statement-on-assisted-dying" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-08/Position%20statement%20assisted%20dying.png?itok=abZ-rsCA&timestamp=1731078415 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-08/Position%20statement%20assisted%20dying.png?itok=lyTinh_u&timestamp=1731078415 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-08/Position%20statement%20assisted%20dying.png?itok=ftQowQVr&timestamp=1731078415 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-08/Position%20statement%20assisted%20dying.png?itok=_tEwxvsJ&timestamp=1731078415 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-08/Position%20statement%20assisted%20dying.png?itok=_tEwxvsJ&timestamp=1731078415" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS issues updated position statement on Assisted Dying</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-08T00:00:00+00:00">08 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> Assisted Dying is currently an issue featuring regularly in the media and occupying the public’s attention, with Bills proposing the legalisation going through both the Scottish and Westminster Parliaments. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-4 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/new-bgs-oncogeriatrics-elearning-course" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/News%20item%20card%20image.jpg?itok=xJ4hJ_XJ&timestamp=1730974169 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/News%20item%20card%20image.jpg?itok=3gM1vgUA&timestamp=1730974169 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/News%20item%20card%20image.jpg?itok=_Dt3vALI&timestamp=1730974169 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/News%20item%20card%20image.jpg?itok=ZwFLNSr6&timestamp=1730974169 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-07/News%20item%20card%20image.jpg?itok=ZwFLNSr6&timestamp=1730974169" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>New BGS Oncogeriatrics elearning course </h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-07T00:00:00+00:00">07 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has launched a new elearning course, to help health and social care professionals to better support older people living with cancer. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-5 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/opportunity-to-apply-for-the-diploma-in-geriatric-medicine-in-2025" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-05/dgm_general.png?itok=WI8mEf5X&timestamp=1730797835 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-05/dgm_general.png?itok=AiSB_dMB&timestamp=1730797835 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-05/dgm_general.png?itok=D--B3apy&timestamp=1730797835 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-05/dgm_general.png?itok=SyhipICu&timestamp=1730797835 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-11-05/dgm_general.png?itok=SyhipICu&timestamp=1730797835" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Opportunity to apply for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine in 2025</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-06T00:00:00+00:00">06 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> Could the DGM be the next step in your career? Applications open in January 2025, with candidates undertaking self-guided study ahead of the Part 1 examination in February 2025. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-6 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-publishes-evidence-in-support-of-proactive-care-for-older-people" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-29/Beproactive.png?itok=i3KBC7fI&timestamp=1730206689 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-29/Beproactive.png?itok=_2U1J4Ii&timestamp=1730206689 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-29/Beproactive.png?itok=xHOLhnoi&timestamp=1730206689 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-29/Beproactive.png?itok=2OhBpxC4&timestamp=1730206689 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-29/Beproactive.png?itok=2OhBpxC4&timestamp=1730206689" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS publishes evidence in support of proactive care for older people</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-30T00:00:00+00:00">30 October 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published evidence-based guidance to support healthcare professionals in implementing proactive care for older people with frailty. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-7 views-row-odd"> <a href="/winterstatement2024-25" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-23/Supporters2.png?itok=4_dlCkah&timestamp=1729702260 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-23/Supporters2.png?itok=9NfADfxw&timestamp=1729702260 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-23/Supporters2.png?itok=HQflK5JT&timestamp=1729702260 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-23/Supporters2.png?itok=FjlQzdB4&timestamp=1729702260 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-23/Supporters2.png?itok=FjlQzdB4&timestamp=1729702260" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS issues stark warning to the new government ahead of winter </h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-24T00:00:00+01:00">24 October 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The BGS, supported by 16 organisations including four medical Royal Colleges, has expressed grave concerns about the impact of the winter months on the health and wellbeing of older people. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-8 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-responds-to-reports-of-ageing-well-cuts" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/Website%20card%20template%20%281375%20x%20773%29.png?itok=HASrAXWz&timestamp=1728982065 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/Website%20card%20template%20%281375%20x%20773%29.png?itok=27jTayle&timestamp=1728982065 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/Website%20card%20template%20%281375%20x%20773%29.png?itok=Dw8Ufjq0&timestamp=1728982065 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/Website%20card%20template%20%281375%20x%20773%29.png?itok=mZDXrZ6z&timestamp=1728982065 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/Website%20card%20template%20%281375%20x%20773%29.png?itok=mZDXrZ6z&timestamp=1728982065" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS responds to reports of Ageing Well cuts </h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-15T00:00:00+01:00">15 October 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The BGS has responded to news that the planned budget for NHS England’s Ageing Well programme has been cut by £390million (70%), as reported in HSJ. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-9 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-annual-general-meeting-agm-2024" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/AGM202415nov.png?itok=q-qSmNQv&timestamp=1728983200 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/AGM202415nov.png?itok=OVOIzd4q&timestamp=1728983200 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/AGM202415nov.png?itok=8vX3cF_W&timestamp=1728983200 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/AGM202415nov.png?itok=seSGglHU&timestamp=1728983200 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-10-15/AGM202415nov.png?itok=seSGglHU&timestamp=1728983200" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-15T00:00:00+01:00">15 October 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The BGS Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday 15 November 2024 at 1pm. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-10 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/medical-student-volunteers-invited-to-attend-bgs-autumn-meeting" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2019-05-20/_DSC4916.jpg?itok=qr9gqaEn&timestamp=1558366395 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2019-05-20/_DSC4916.jpg?itok=FG-1LfO2&timestamp=1558366395 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2019-05-20/_DSC4916.jpg?itok=jQyxRb7r&timestamp=1558366395 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2019-05-20/_DSC4916.jpg?itok=wsfzTnaL&timestamp=1558366395 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2019-05-20/_DSC4916.jpg?itok=wsfzTnaL&timestamp=1558366395" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Medical student volunteers invited to attend BGS Autumn Meeting</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-11T00:00:00+01:00">11 October 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The BGS is looking for up to 10 volunteer undergraduate Medical, Nurse or AHP Students for each day of its Autumn Meeting to assist with the running of the conference. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-11 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-launches-choosegeriatrics" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-26/Choose-logo-xl.png?itok=8zr-aTuH&timestamp=1727340917 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-26/Choose-logo-xl.png?itok=AEAurZpV&timestamp=1727340917 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-26/Choose-logo-xl.png?itok=48cyGULJ&timestamp=1727340917 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-26/Choose-logo-xl.png?itok=BLtmw9JV&timestamp=1727340917 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-26/Choose-logo-xl.png?itok=BLtmw9JV&timestamp=1727340917" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS launches #ChooseGeriatrics</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-26T00:00:00+01:00">26 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> Today the British Geriatrics Society launches its #ChooseGeriatrics campaign. This campaign aims to ensure that the workforce caring for older people is fully and sustainably resourced, now and into the future. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-12 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/dr-iain-wilkinson-announced-as-new-bgs-vice-president-education-and-training" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-25/LowRes_ParkinsonsStaffHeadshots_15.jpg?itok=809VhJpL&timestamp=1727283023 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-25/LowRes_ParkinsonsStaffHeadshots_15.jpg?itok=ceipVDOZ&timestamp=1727283023 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-25/LowRes_ParkinsonsStaffHeadshots_15.jpg?itok=9BMDsznQ&timestamp=1727283023 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-25/LowRes_ParkinsonsStaffHeadshots_15.jpg?itok=nsYshA7D&timestamp=1727283023 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-25/LowRes_ParkinsonsStaffHeadshots_15.jpg?itok=nsYshA7D&timestamp=1727283023" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Dr Iain Wilkinson announced as new BGS Vice President Education and Training</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-25T00:00:00+01:00">25 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The BGS is pleased to announce that Dr Iain Wilkinson has been appointed as its next Vice President Education and Training. He will officially take up the role on 7 October 2024. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-13 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-responds-to-darzi-review" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-12/darzi.png?itok=f3t-004X&timestamp=1726140752 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-12/darzi.png?itok=V_HippJh&timestamp=1726140752 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-12/darzi.png?itok=gtqj425i&timestamp=1726140752 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-12/darzi.png?itok=J8oCyvic&timestamp=1726140752 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-12/darzi.png?itok=J8oCyvic&timestamp=1726140752" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS responds to Darzi Review</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-12T00:00:00+01:00">12 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> Today Professor Lord Ara Darzi published the report of his independent investigation of the NHS in England. The BGS welcomes this report and looks forward to working with the Government and other stakeholders as the NHS Ten Year Plan is developed over the coming months. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-14 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/dr-claire-copeland-announced-as-new-bgs-vice-president-workforce" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-10/claire.jpg?itok=8_cYIGL6&timestamp=1725977654 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-10/claire.jpg?itok=H59a7YlL&timestamp=1725977654 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-10/claire.jpg?itok=LSv-Cvx7&timestamp=1725977654 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-10/claire.jpg?itok=H2RR4kxJ&timestamp=1725977654 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-09-10/claire.jpg?itok=H2RR4kxJ&timestamp=1725977654" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Dr Claire Copeland announced as new BGS Vice President Workforce</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-10T00:00:00+01:00">10 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The BGS is pleased to announce that Dr Claire Copeland has been appointed as its next Vice President Workforce. She will officially take up the role on 15 November 2024. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-15 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-rising-star-awards-2024-open-for-applications" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/paragraphs/text/images/2024-06-18/RSA.png?itok=TU_PnzAI&timestamp=1718719149 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/paragraphs/text/images/2024-06-18/RSA.png?itok=iAgRp7XY&timestamp=1718719149 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/paragraphs/text/images/2024-06-18/RSA.png?itok=KWT4kvEL&timestamp=1718719149 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/paragraphs/text/images/2024-06-18/RSA.png?itok=AxQj6K7n&timestamp=1718719149 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/paragraphs/text/images/2024-06-18/RSA.png?itok=AxQj6K7n&timestamp=1718719149" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS Rising Star Awards 2024: Open for applications</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-03T00:00:00+01:00">03 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> Applications are now open for the British Geriatrics Society’s Rising Star Awards. These prestigious awards are made to people who show exceptional promise in their research or clinical quality work and have the potential to be leaders within healthcare for older people. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-16 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-responds-to-mhra%E2%80%99s-approval-of-lecanemab-for-early-stages-of-alzheimer%E2%80%99s" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-31/tablets-5620566_1280.jpg?itok=m6n4g05_&timestamp=1725100656 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-31/tablets-5620566_1280.jpg?itok=c68ooy4P&timestamp=1725100656 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-31/tablets-5620566_1280.jpg?itok=Ri2dzJOz&timestamp=1725100656 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-31/tablets-5620566_1280.jpg?itok=9oDF4H2_&timestamp=1725100656 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-31/tablets-5620566_1280.jpg?itok=9oDF4H2_&timestamp=1725100656" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS responds to MHRA’s approval of Lecanemab for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease </h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-08-30T00:00:00+01:00">30 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> On 22 August, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved the sale of Lecanemab for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease in the UK. This is a landmark event in the development of a potentially disease-modifying treatment for the leading cause of death in England and Wales. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-17 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/dr-firdaus-hirji-adenwalla-announced-as-winner-of-the-marjory-warren-lifetime" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/Firdaus%20photo.JPG?itok=QukoTbn8&timestamp=1724759076 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/Firdaus%20photo.JPG?itok=TNB_hFvY&timestamp=1724759076 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/Firdaus%20photo.JPG?itok=atjq97Zr&timestamp=1724759076 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/Firdaus%20photo.JPG?itok=FSZ4v27_&timestamp=1724759076 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/Firdaus%20photo.JPG?itok=FSZ4v27_&timestamp=1724759076" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Dr Firdaus Hirji Adenwalla announced as winner of the Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award 2024</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-08-29T00:00:00+01:00">29 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The British Geriatrics Society is delighted to announce that Dr Firdaus Hirji Adenwalla has been awarded the Society’s prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Named in honour of the founder of modern geriatric medicine, Dr Marjory Warren, the award is presented annually to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the healthcare of older people. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-18 views-row-even"> <a href="/policy-and-media/joint-statement-hospital-at-home-not-virtual-wards" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/RCP%20BGS%20logos.jpg?itok=BbiBGJPy&timestamp=1724776105 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/RCP%20BGS%20logos.jpg?itok=B7x0iTnq&timestamp=1724776105 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/RCP%20BGS%20logos.jpg?itok=LlHY2tho&timestamp=1724776105 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/RCP%20BGS%20logos.jpg?itok=kyz8uSLC&timestamp=1724776105 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-27/RCP%20BGS%20logos.jpg?itok=kyz8uSLC&timestamp=1724776105" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Joint Statement: 'Hospital at Home' not 'virtual wards'</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-08-27T00:00:00+01:00">27 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> The British Geriatrics Society (BGS), the UK Hospital at Home Society, and the Royal College of Physicians London have released a joint statement in support of use of the term 'Hospital at Home', instead of 'virtual wards'. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-19 views-row-odd"> <a href="/policy-and-media/lyndsey-dunn-announced-as-chair-of-the-bgs-nurse-and-ahps-council" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-08/dunn%202.jpg?itok=-Qmme8WH&timestamp=1723131641 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-08/dunn%202.jpg?itok=SPxkQQuf&timestamp=1723131641 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-08/dunn%202.jpg?itok=5loHiO2q&timestamp=1723131641 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-08/dunn%202.jpg?itok=myI0Dujk&timestamp=1723131641 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-08/dunn%202.jpg?itok=myI0Dujk&timestamp=1723131641" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>Lyndsey Dunn announced as Chair of the BGS Nurse and AHPs Council</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-08-08T00:00:00+01:00">08 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> 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. </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card-footer"> <div class="card-type"> News </div> </div></div></a> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-20 views-row-even views-row-last"> <a href="/policy-and-media/bgs-age-and-ageing-increases-rank-in-the-geriatrics-and-gerontology-category" class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <div class="card-image-wrapper"><picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-wide/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-02/AGEING%20Why%20Publish%20%281375%20x%20773%20px%29.png?itok=LpTmNhTk&timestamp=1722605786 1x" media="(min-width: 75em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-normal/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-02/AGEING%20Why%20Publish%20%281375%20x%20773%20px%29.png?itok=dDsKTz0Z&timestamp=1722605786 1x" media="(min-width: 60em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-narrow/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-02/AGEING%20Why%20Publish%20%281375%20x%20773%20px%29.png?itok=Iv79wY6D&timestamp=1722605786 1x" media="(min-width: 45em)" /> <source srcset="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-02/AGEING%20Why%20Publish%20%281375%20x%20773%20px%29.png?itok=-MU7jTmU&timestamp=1722605786 1x" media="(min-width: 0em)" /> <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://www.bgs.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/grid-6-mobile/public/content/news-article/images/2024-08-02/AGEING%20Why%20Publish%20%281375%20x%20773%20px%29.png?itok=-MU7jTmU&timestamp=1722605786" alt="" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <div class="card-text"><div class="card-content"> <div class="card-title"> <h3>BGS Age and Ageing increases rank in the Geriatrics and Gerontology category</h3> </div> <div class="card-date-display-override"> <span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-08-02T00:00:00+01:00">02 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="card-summary"> <div class="card-summary-wrapper"> <div class="card-summary"> Age and Ageing, the scientific journal of the BGS, has recently announced a Journal Impact Factor™ of 6.0 , reflecting the continuing excellence of our flagship publication over the last year. As a result of this strong performance, the journal now ranks 7th out of 74 in the Geriatrics and Gerontology category, up from 10th out of 54 journals in this category. 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