British Geriatrics Society

22/09/2025

Nearly half of ICU patients are aged 65 or over. Do take a minute to fill out this survey and help make sure older people are represented in intensive care research.

Our Priority Setting Partnership is still open and we want to hear from all professions to build a complete picture of intensive care today.

The results will help us to determine the future of intensive care research.

It only takes a few minutes to fill out and share with your colleagues and communities – closing date is 26 September

bit.ly/JLAPSP-ICU

22/09/2025

Every year, the BGS invites nominations for our Special Medal. This is awarded to someone outside the clinical world who has made a valuable contribution to the care and quality of life of older people.

We are delighted to announce that this year, the winner of the BGS Special Medal is Christine Greenhalgh, for her years of service to older people in her community. She has supported the work of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin branch of AgeUK in many roles.

Congratulations, Christine. We can’t wait to meet you at our Autumn Meeting and present you with your medal.
Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

Every year, the BGS invites nominations for our Special Medal. This is awarded to someone outside the clinical world who has made a valuable contribution to the care and quality of life of older people.This year, the winner is Christine Greenhalgh, for her years of service to older people in her com...

22/09/2025

Don't miss our 'New Challenges to Research Integrity' webinar on 8 October. Registration is free for BGS members!

A BGS webinar on what you should know about research integrity in the current landscape.

21/09/2025

"It’s not just a day for statistics. It’s a day to listen, understand, and act."

Grace Fisher, a medical student and BGS member, shares her experience of getting involved in dementia awareness initiatives and what action you can take for . Read the blog ⬇️

Date 18 September 2025 Grace Fisher is a final year medical student at Warwick Medical School. She is a member of the BGS Medical Student Subgroup. Every year on 21 September, World Alzheimer’s Day reminds us of the lives touched by dementia: over 900,000 people in the UK alone, and the families...

20/09/2025

Don't miss the BGS Autumn Meeting this year!
🗓️ 12-14 November 2025
📍 EMCC, Nottingham and Online
👉 https://buff.ly/kI5WqDu

19/09/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to our International Conference on Falls and Postural Stability in Liverpool. What a great way to refresh and revitalise with peers and colleagues. Remember, you can still register online and watch all the great content at your leisure. https://buff.ly/OQgxlQv

19/09/2025

Good to see our Preparing for Winter Checklist reference in this research briefing from the House of Commons Library on NHS winter preparedness. Read the briefing here: https://buff.ly/72hgYPm and have a look at our checklist here: https://buff.ly/Vyipmyj

This briefing describes the pressures faced by health services during the winter, and how the NHS in England prepares for these.

18/09/2025

Our Honorary Secretary and Vice President for Policy, Ruth Law, contributed to this report on Winter Mortality from The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).

Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths?

17/09/2025

Ahead of the World Falls Congress in 2026, Professor Chris Todd gives an insight into all things Manchester. Join us next year for 3 days dedicated to falls prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Find out more and register: https://buff.ly/yHtC6km

17/09/2025

The deadline for submissions for our prestigious Rising Star Awards has been extended to 20 October. We will award one for research, one for clinical quality and one for NAHPs. If you think you, or someone you know, is a Rising Star, nominate them today!

The annual BGS Rising Star Awards recognise doctors, nurses and AHPs who have made exceptional contributions to the field of older people's healthcare early in their careers.

16/09/2025

With the second reading of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords in progress, part four of our assisted dying blog series is available to read. Find out where we are now and what happens next:

Date 16 September 2025 In June, the House of Commons voted to pass the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (known as the assisted dying bill). The bill has now moved to the House of Lords for further scrutiny and debate, with the second reading taking place on 12 and 19 September. Similarly, in...

16/09/2025

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: https://buff.ly/qciRZJd

The rehabilitation portal brings together key BGS messages and information about rehabilitation, reablement and recovery for older people.