National & Regional Groups

National and regional groups

As a member of the British Geriatrics Society, you are automatically a member of your local group. You can choose how to engage with your local group by updating your communication preferences in the Manage your account section of our website.

National & regional groups


Nation

BGS England

BGS England has the greatest number of members among the four devolved nations of the United Kingdom. It is divided into fourteen regions and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region. he vacant officers' posts which arise from time to time, and consultant physicians may apply to the BGS for support for clinical excellence awards.

BGS Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a relatively small number of BGS members compared to the other devolved branches of the Society. The region holds regular local educational meetings and enjoys close collaboration with our Irish colleagues south of the border.

BGS Scotland

BGS Scotland is the professional organisation of doctors who specialise in the medicine of old age in Scotland. The branch has 280 or so members. We welcome suggestions and input from members of BGS Scotland or from representatives of organisations sharing the interests of the Society.

BGS Wales/Cymru

BGS Wales hold twice yearly meetings, rotating between North and South Wales.

Region

East Anglia

The East Anglia region have a thriving community of geriatricians and allied health professionals who are committed to improving the care of older people.

 

Mersey

BGS England has the greatest number of members among the four devolved nations of the United Kingdom. It is divided into fourteen regions, of which Mersey is one, and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region. These events provide an opportunity for members to present research or audits which may still be at an early stage. It also serves as the forum whereby members may feed into the national BGS.

Each region has elected officers who serve a minimum two year term. These are the Chair, the Secretary and, in some cases, a Treasurer. There is also an elected trainees' representative. One of the officers - usually the Chair - represents the region on the BGS England Council which meets three times a year to discuss workforce and policy issues which affect healthcare of older people in England.

All BGS members of the English regions are welcome to attend any regional meeting around the UK. They are also encouraged to self-nominate should they wish to stand for any of the vacant officers' posts which arise from time to time, and consultant physicians may apply to the BGS for support for clinical excellence awards.

North Thames

BGS England has the greatest number of members among the four devolved nations of the United Kingdom. It is divided into fourteen regions and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region.

North West

BGS England is divided into fourteen regions, of which the North West Region is one and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region.

Northern

BGS England is divided into fourteen regions, of which the Northern Region is one, and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region.

South East

The South East region covers a wide area including the South East of London, Kent and East Sussex.

South West

BGS England is divided into fourteen regions, of which the South Western Region is one, and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region.

South West Thames

The South West Thames region covers a geographically relatively small area, but within this is a diverse range of environments, from south west London to the Sussex coastline.

Thames Valley

BGS England is divided into thirteen regions, of which Thames Valley is one, and each region holds  one-day meeting each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region. These events provide an opportunity for members to present research or audits which may still be at an early stage. It also serves as the forum whereby members may feed into the national BGS.

Trent

The Trent region includes a wide geographic area of the East Midlands, including the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. Within these counties there are a diverse range of busy city hospitals and more rural community hospitals, all caring for older people.

Wessex

BGS England is divided into fourteen regions and each region, of which Wessex is one, holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region.

West Midlands

Yorkshire

BGS England is divided into fourteen regions, of which Yorkshire is one, and each region holds up to two local one-day meetings each year, held in a local hospital or venue within the region.