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Congrats Inder from British Geriatrics Society Look forward to supporting you disseminate these important messages across the NHS Royal College of Physicians Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

Less than a month until our Trainees Meeting in Leeds on 15-16 May! The 2-day programme is mapped to the Curriculum for Geriatric Medicine. There's also time to network with others - check out the route for our social 'Coffee Crawl' on 16 May. #BGSConf buff.ly/XXvNJno

⁦NHS England⁩ today representing ⁦British Geriatrics Society⁩ considering the actions we must take to embed a system-wide approach to the last years of life ⁦Rakesh Koria⁩ illustrating how access/outcomes/cost are improved thro collab working with ⁦Shelagh O'Riordan⁩ & others

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Prof Murtagh highlights proposals to improve care for people in last year of life.Aligns with ⁦British Geriatrics Society⁩ key messages. Most people die in older age with MLTC, dementia, frailty Needs collaborative approach with generalist principles ⁦⁦Royal College of Physicians⁩ ⁦Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh⁩

Delighted Wes Streeting took the time to read my piece for BMJ Leader. Thanks so much Wes Streeting . Link for the article below 👇👇👇

Our President, Jugdeep Dhesi's response to an article in the The BMJ asking if, in a healthcare system under increasing pressure, a palliative care commission drive meaningful change. buff.ly/p5IKFk6

Our next two webinars are open for registration. These are free for BGS members to attend and also available to watch on demand. Sign up through our events page ➡️ buff.ly/PgI0odX #BGSConf

British Geriatrics Society Jugdeep Dhesi The BMJ Interesting read thanks for posting. I agree with the need for more support for primary care as well as social care. Most people who die require good practical nursing and dignity focused care, this coupled with good communication and the foundations of symptom control.

Our prestigious lecturer scheme for resident doctors is now open for abstract submissions! This scheme offers a platform for residents to share their unique work and research, while supporting them in their professional development. Find out more: ow.ly/ntzY50VH5Gp

Really looking forward to our first #Ageing Education Outreach Workshop next Tuesday, with all round wonderful human Lucy Pollock - hosted by University of Bristol Ageing and Movement Research Group Bristol and endorsed by British Geriatrics Society 💖

We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the strategic direction for British Geriatrics Society over the next 3 years. Do complete our member survey by 23 June.

Nominations now open for The John Munro Medal. This annual award recognises the significant contribution of trainees and SAS doctors to teaching and training, with a prize of £500 and a medal. Submissions close Monday 14 July: rcpe.ac.uk/education/john…

And this needs to reflect the needs of the (ageing) population and be part of strategic workforce planning towards neighbourhood health. We are staring down the barrel of very large gaps in workforce skills and competency when mapped against the need for CGA at scale British Geriatrics Society

Our Frailty elearning course is free to all health and social care professionals and carries 10 CPD credits. If you work with older people living with or at risk of frailty, register now! buff.ly/0A4koz5

Great opportunity, with an amazing team to work with.

Join the NELA (also on Bluesky @rcoa-cri.bsky.social) team for a free webinar reflecting on insights from Year 1 of the NoLap audit. Hear from clinical leads on: - Identifying NoLap patients in practice - Case ascertainment methodology - Preliminary national results Followed by a live Q&A with the panel.

Exciting to hear from British Geriatrics Society President Jugdeep Dhesi and NCD for Older People, Dr Tom Downes at launch of NE London Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing

We are delighted to announce that BGS members can now apply for funding for the European Academy for Medicine of Ageing (EAMA) 2026-2028 course.  This is a fantastic opportunity for geriatricians on a path to leadership. Find out more here: buff.ly/n1Rz5x8

Sarah Mistry British Geriatrics Society Jugdeep Dhesi youtube.com/shorts/vS4GWZM… Yes would echo her thoughts on moving away from a speciality driven approach to a more patient centred approach with intentional collaboration between professions including colleagues in social care.