Among the most stark and shocking findings from our recent reports and member feedback has been the tremendous negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of the older people's healthcare workforce.
Although this comes as little surprise, with the added demands of a global pandemic which has disproportionately affected older people, some of the comments provided by respondents to our surveys have highlighted some of the uniquely personal ways people have been affected by what they have seen, felt. The BGS recognises the emotional, physical and mental toll that our members have paid and continue to pay as services, patients and healthcare teams slowly start to rebuild and recover from the pandemic.
In August/September 2021, we published a special wellbeing issue of our Newsletter. This page brings together some of the creative and inspirational ways our members and their colleagues have found to find peace and calm amid the crisis. From choosing to remember acts of kindness, to being more physically active, not being afraid to ask for help, sharing experiences honestly and leading compassionately, we hope you will take something from the ideas shared.
