The British Geriatrics Society THE PROFESSIONAL BODY OF
SPECIALISTS IN THE HEALTH CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
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About the BGS The British Geriatrics Society is the
professional body of specialists in the health care of older people
in the United Kingdom. Membership is drawn from doctors, nurses,
allied health professionals, scientists and others with a
particular interest in the care of older people and the promotion
of better health in old age. It has over 3,000 members worldwide
and is the only society in the UK which draws together experts from
all the relevant disciplines in the field. Marjory Warren,
co-founder of the BGS
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Our mission & aims The British Geriatrics Society aims to
be the pre-eminent professional body for practitioners engaged in
the specialty health care of older people, and to improve the
health care of older people throughout the UK, through: Inspiring
those in training to consider working in the specialist care of
older people, and to support their education, training and career
development. Promoting high standards of clinical quality through
scientific meetings, information, good practice guidance, and
education and training; encouraging the sharing of learning and
best practice (both within and across relevant disciplines);
promoting research into the health care of older people,
facilitating access to research and opportunities to generate
research; and publishing a high quality, peer reviewed scientific
journal. To act as the informed policy voice regarding educational
curricula, clinical standards, effective commissioning practice and
health policy regarding the treatment and care of older people
across the UK and its constituent nations.
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Who we are
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Who we are Honorary Officers President: Prof. David Oliver
Consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Kings Fund visiting
Fellow, former National Clinical Director for Older People at the
Department of Health President-Elect: Dr. Eileen Burns Dr Burns has
been a geriatrician in Leeds since 1992; she is currently clinical
lead for integration in Leeds and chair of the BGS Community
Geriatrics Special Interest Group. Honorary Secretary: Prof. Adam
Gordon Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor in Medicine of
Older People and works for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS
Trust. Full details of all Trustees & Honorary Officers:
http://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php/about/trustees-
boardhttp://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php/about/trustees- board Honorary
Treasurer: Dr. Juanita Pascual Consultant in General and Geriatric
Medicine based in Lymington in the New Forest; currently Clinical
Director for Integrated Community Services in Southern Health
Foundation Trust.
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Who we are Honorary Officers Full details of all Trustees &
Honorary Officers: http://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php/about/trustees-
boardhttp://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php/about/trustees- board Trainee
Representative: Claire Hughes National Council Chair, England: Amit
Arora National Council Chair, N. Ireland: April Heaney National
Council Chair, Scotland: Jennifer Burns National Council Chair,
Wales: Adhiyaman Vedamurthy Lay Trustee: Anna Dixon Lay Trustee:
James Miller Vice President, Academic & Research: Gordon
Wilcock Vice President, Clinical Quality: Gill Turner Deputy Hon.
Secretary: Andrew Williams Deputy Hon. Treasurer: Owen David Hon.
Meetings Secretary: Nigel Page Deputy Hon. Meetings Sec. Khai Lee
Cheah Director of Continuing Professional Development: Tahir Masud
Director of Workforce: Zoe Wyrko Editor-in-chief, Age & Ageing:
David Stott Digital Media Editor: Shane OHanlon
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Who we are Staff Full contact details for the BGS Secretariat:
http://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php/contact-50http://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php/contact-50
Chief Executive Officer: Colin Nee Communications & PR Manager:
Ed Gillett Policy Manager: Patricia Conboy Committees, Membership
& Office Manager: Mark Stewart Conferences & Events
Manager: Geraint Collingridge Scientific Officer: Joanna Gough
Production Editor: Recia Atkins Age & Ageing Editorial Manager:
Katy Ladbrook Accountant: Susan Cox
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What we do Organise scientific meetings and other events
(including Special Interest groups and regional Councils) Provide
CPD sessions and revalidation Support quality improvement,
education, training and research National representation and policy
voice for the specialty & our members Alliances &
collaboration with other organisations; involvement in large-scale
projects, policy documents & consultations Media outreach
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Our objectives
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BGS Events
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Training, CPD and Revalidation The BGS plays an active role in
Education and Training from the level of medical undergraduates
through to appraisal and revalidation for consultants. Recent and
ongoing initiatives include:
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Alliances and co-productions Working closely with the HSJs
Commission on Hospital Care for Frail Older People Playing a major
role in the National Audit of Intermediate Care Providing expert
evidence to the RCPs Future Hospital Project A joint Older Peoples
Forum event with Royal College of Nursing Working with Age UK to
improve public understanding of frailty and the role of the
speciality Supporting National Voices Principles of Care and
Support Planning project Co-badging The Kings Fund Transforming
Care for Older People event Liaising with the General Medical
Council on educational and training resources for the care of older
people The BGS initiates, develops and implements collaborative
approaches with external organisations which share the BGSs policy
objectives. Some recent examples include:
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Responses to Consultations The BGS is a key policy voice,
responding to consultations on behalf of our membership. Recent
consultations have included:
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Publications and campaigns The BGS regularly produces best
practice guidelines, reports and campaigns on key issues affecting
geriatric medicine and care for older people. These are available
on the BGS website, including:
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Press & media activity The BGS plays a major role in
framing the media debate around caring for older people. Our recent
press and communications work includes:
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Online presence
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Find out more / get involved Visit www.bgs.org.uk for more
details about the BGS and the work we dowww.bgs.org.uk Follow us on
Twitter (@gerisoc) and check out the BGS blog Join the BGS as a
member: rates start at just 28 per year Get involved with your
local BGS Council, or relevant Special Interest Groups: you dont
have to be a BGS member to join a SIG! Come to a BGS meeting:
www.bgsevents.orgwww.bgsevents.org