British Geriatrics Society
@GeriSoc
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The BGS is a multidisciplinary professional membership association promoting better health & care for older people. Twitter monitored weekdays 9:30am - 5:30pm.
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Joined May 2012
Today we’re launching #ChooseGeriatrics – our new campaign which celebrates the variety and rewards of working in older people’s healthcare. Find out more and how to get involved! 👇
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RT @pallcarecom: Meet the commissioners: Professor Jugdeep Dhesi is Professor of Geriatric Medicine at King’s College London. She is commit…
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RT @SarahMistryBGS: This is a great opportunity for a keen communicator who loves geriatric medicine!
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2 months until the BGS Spring Meeting 2025! The event covers latest updates and research on key areas of geriatric medicine, including talks from experts in the field and interactive workshops. Don't miss the social programme either! Register at #BGSConf
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There is still time to apply for the role of Social and Digital Media Editor at the BGS - with great benefits including free access to BGS bi-annual conferences and opportunity to engage with eminent clinicians worldwide.
Are you a BGS member looking for a creative opportunity in 2025? Join the BGS as our volunteer Social and Digital Media Editor! Apply now ⬇️
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The BGS has launched a new key messages series to keep members informed & engaged in BGS policy campaigns. First up is end of life care, especially important considering the debate around Assisted Dying. Read our key messages 🗒️
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A great opportunity to join the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Geriatrician at Peterborough City Hospital - closing date 28 February -
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A really useful resource from @IndependentAge for people of all ages.
Make sure you and the people you care about are staying safe online this #InternetSafetyDay 💻 Keep reading for digital tips and advice 👇
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Sharing this webinar from @NIHRresearch with our network
💡 Shifting care away from hospitals and into the community is a key government ambition. 🏠 But what factors contribute to the success of #HospitalAtHome? And what is their impact on service costs? 👉 Learn more at our webinar on 3 March: @GeriSoc @UKHaHSoc @WHAH_cong
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BGS President @JKDhesi gives helpful and practical advice on how to keep your mind and body active in older age in todays @Telegraph - thank you @BoudiccaFox
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RT @Sparklystar55: Fantastic resource - clear, factual advocacy for older people. Well done @GeriSoc @JKDhesi 🌟 #olderpeople #bgs
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The BGS is supporting 🪩 Let's Dance🪩 encouraging everyone to dance to support their health and wellbeing. The nationwide event will take place on Sunday 2 March - why not get involved? 💃
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There is still time to apply for this opportunity for full PhD funding for ageing research - find out more below!
The BGS and Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Fellowship is still open for applications - find out more 👇
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Join GIRFT for a webinar for orthopaedic trauma in adults on Monday and hear from specialty experts on how they successfully created the environment for co-operative care.
Working in adult orthopaedic trauma? Join our webinar to learn how the GIRFT NAFF pathway draws on best practice treatment to ensure all patients receive excellent & equitable care. 📅Mon 10/2/25 ⏲️12.30 - 13.45. Register now! ➡️ #Orthopaedics @boahandley
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Are you a BGS member looking for a creative opportunity in 2025? Join the BGS as our volunteer Social and Digital Media Editor! Apply now ⬇️
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Are you looking to share your #ChooseGeriatrics story? Find out how at
Did you read Dr Laura Pugh's blog on how she was inspired to work in older people's healthcare? You could be inspiring a future generation to #ChooseGeriatrics!
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