News 05 Aug 2020 BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal of funding for COVID… The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic… 30 Jul 2020 Professor Adam Gordon wins election for BGS President Elect… Professor Adam Gordon has won the election for President Elect of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) in a ballot that saw the highest turnout in the Society’s history with a record-breaking 25% of… 29 Jul 2020 ‘Sit Up, Get Dressed and Keep Moving!’ Campaign relaunched to give healthcare professionals new resources to combat deconditioning in hospital Deconditioning & rehabilitation 20 Jul 2020 Consultant Nurse wins prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime… Dr Gwyn Grout, an Independent Consultant Nurse, has been awarded the prestigious Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional contribution to the welfare of older people over the… 17 Jul 2020 New ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Frailty The British Geriatrics Society launches new comprehensive Frailty Hub and CPD-accredited Frailty elearning module. 16 Jul 2020 50% off BGS membership for 2020 New or lapsed BGS members can now enjoy 50% off membership rates for 2020. 14 Jul 2020 July 2020 issue of Age and Ageing journal is out now The July 2020 issue of Age and Ageing journal is out now. Age and ageing 08 Jul 2020 BGS statement responding to Prime Minister’s comments on… The BGS strongly condemns comments from the Prime Minister on 6 July stating that ‘too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedures’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. 22 Jun 2020 Remembering Professor Archibald Young Archie Young died from Lewy Body Dementia on 17th March 2020, aged 73. Geriatric Medicine has lost one of its giants, and we have lost a friend, mentor and role model. 22 Jul 2024 Voting for BGS President Elect is now closed The BGS is holding an election for its next President Elect. Members will be able to vote from 28 June at 9am until 22 July at 9am. 18 Jun 2020 Professor Tom Arie, 1933-2020 Remembering Tom Arie, Foundation Professor of the Department of Health Care of the Elderly in Nottingham (1973-1995), who died at his home on Sunday 24 May 2020, aged 86. 16 Jun 2020 Statement from Professor Tahir Masud, President of the BGS It cannot be denied that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected older people. This is apparent when you look at the statistics: while only around half of diagnoses of COVID-19 have been… Pagination First page First Previous page Previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 … Next page Next Last page Last
