The BGS Spring meeting will cover the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. Our ageing population is stimulating extensive NHS service redesign to deal with the challenge of caring for larger numbers of older people both in and out of hospitals. This conference will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the health care of older people.
This event has been cancelledThe BGS has taken the decision to cancel the Spring Meeting that was due to be held from 1 to 3 April at the University of Manchester. This is in response to the escalating coronavirus outbreak and the need to do our part to contain the spread of the virus.
Many of our conference speakers and delegates are frontline health professionals working extremely hard in responding to the outbreak. We are conscious that geriatricians and multidisciplinary professionals are caring for older people living with frailty and multi-morbidity, who are known to be particularly vulnerable to the virus. We do not want to put anyone - and particularly those whose job it is to look after the health of those who are ill – at additional risk by close proximity to hundreds of others at a three-day event. We are also aware that Trusts depend on their staff to respond to what will be increasing numbers of people requiring healthcare. They are cancelling study leave and restricting travel for staff. The BGS wants to support its members to provide high-quality patient care at this challenging time, and has thus regretfully decided to cancel the Spring Meeting and other conferences that were due to take place from 1 April over the coming four months.
The BGS will be in touch this week with those who had been planning to attend the Spring Meeting: speakers, delegates, sponsors and partners.
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