Primary and Community Care

Scottish Quality & Safety Fellows, NHS Scotland, have put together some easy-to-follow tips on stress, coping and resilience during this difficult time which they have kindly allowed us to share.

GeriGPs and the GeriGP group of the BGS offer a constructive solution to some of the challenges facing the NHS.

The BGS Autumn Meeting 2019 was held 6-8 November in Leicester.

'Fun' and 'safe' do not have to be opposite concepts, writes Susan Shenkin.

Trisha Elliott reflects on how she would like fun to be guarded when she approaches frailty in older age.

Consider whether an activity will bring joy to an older person over whether it is socially appropriate, says Jenni Mack.

Talk to residents about what they want to achieve and you might be surprised, says Caroline Benham.

Many of our most important and fun moments relate to our family, explains David Attwood.

The first article in our fun-guarding series, George Coxon sets out what fun-guarding is and why it is important.

The Royal College of Physicians Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP) has developed a series of patient and public centred resources to support better care.

Health Education England has commissioned an educational film, in collaboration with Public Health England’s Primary Care Unit, on the treatment of UTIs in older adults

Over 400,000 older people in the UK live in care homes, including nearly one in six over-85s, and they often have complex health and social care needs. We have produced guidance for commissioners to promote better models of medical care for care home residents.
 

This document outlines evidence for proactive care and support for older adults with moderate to severe frailty.

As winter approaches, BGS members across the country will be considering the impact that the change in seasons will have on their patients and services. These 12 actions are intended as a guide to the core components of safe, high-quality care for older people that are transferable between care settings.

In this document, the BGS sets out five principles that should underpin front door frailty services, as well as tips on establishing services from those who have been through the process.