To mark the annual Changeover Day in the NHS, Dr Tilly Gardener, our Junior Member representative on the BGS Trainees Council, shares her advice for newly qualified doctors starting their first placement today. Read the blog:

Changeover Day: Lessons from my first year as a doctor | British Geriatrics Society

Dr Tilly Gardener reflects on her first year as a doctor to mark Changeover Day, the first Wednesday in August where newly qualified resident doctors start their careers.

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New BGS report: Optimising the impact of geriatricians This report considers how healthcare services can make the best use of the limited and increasingly scarce resource of consultant geriatricians. buff.ly/qtWzknL

It is our great pleasure to announce that Professor Martin Vernon has been elected as the new President Elect of the BGS. Following a two-year term as President Elect, he will become BGS President. Read our full story, including Professor Vernon’s reaction: buff.ly/Pgd1PZ2

Don't miss our webinar tomorrow from 14:00-15:00 on implementing AI in older people's community healthcare settings. The session is free for BGS members and will also be available on demand. Register:

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A BGS webinar on implementing AI in older people community healthcare settings

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Great to see Age and Ageing, our international clinical geriatrics journal, cited in this BBC article! buff.ly/Owlq9ui Read the Age and Ageing article here: buff.ly/4Lbqdc1

Specialist doctors visit patients at Cambridgeshire care homes

Specialist doctors visit Clifford Craske at his care home to try to keep him out of hospital.

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Care home residents make up less than 1% of the population but account for around 8% of hospital admissions. In a new blog, Dr Matthew Butler writes on behalf of the EnRICH (Enhanced Reviews in Care Homes) team, whose service evaluation is published in Age and Ageing. buff.ly/Q01wDIl

Bringing the geriatrician to the care home: what we learned from EnRICH | British Geriatrics Society

Dr Matthew Butler is a Consultant Geriatrician at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He writes on behalf of the EnRICH team, whose service evaluation is published in Age and Ageing.

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Today, the Nuffield Trust has published a report on long waits for a hospital bed in an emergency. The problem of long waits is not new, and it is time we saw real action to tackle it. Read our response here: buff.ly/CI1RkYD

BGS responds to Nuffield Trust report on long waits for hospital beds in an emergency | British Geriatrics Society

Today, the Nuffield Trust has published a report on long waits for a hospital bed in an emergency. The problem of long waits is not new, and it is time we saw real action to tackle it.

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We are so close to signing up our 6,000th member! Join the BGS this summer for the chance to win a year of free membership if you become our 6,000th member. Become a member at buff.ly/AFR3rP9

With another heatwave arriving, BGS Policy Manager Sally Greenbrook shares further details on why steps must be taken to support older people during hot weather. Take a look at the blog:

Caring for older people across primary, community and acute care during a heatwave | British Geriatrics Society

Sally Greenbrook is the Policy Manager at the British Geriatrics Society.

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In the first of our freely available Keynote Highlights videos from our meetings and events, and our first YouTube video, we are happy to share highlights from Cathal McCrory's wonderful lecture on integrating the social hallmarks of ageing.

Beyond biology: Integrating the social hallmarks of ageing. Professor Cathal McCrory BGS lecture

Highlights from Professor Cathal McCrory wonderful guest lecture at the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) Autumn Meeting 2025.

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Abstract deadlines for our Scotland and Wales Autumn Meetings close on Friday. Find out more: buff.ly/85JAbvi

Advance Care Planning: A Patient Journey is a short Microlearning CDP course from the BGS. It's totally free for our members, and available at a small cost for non-members. #ACPDay2026 buff.ly/4Gkvis5

We're fast approaching 6,000 members at the BGS! Join the BGS this summer for the chance to win a year of free membership if you become our 6,000th member. Become a member at buff.ly/TutpWVI

It's great to see our Pragmatic Prescribing guidance referenced in this blog from @NB Medical Education. The article discusses how the importance of frailty is often underestimated, unlike more prominent diagnoses.

Frailty - Stopping the Drugs | NB Medical

It’s late in the day when the call comes in from the nursing home.

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BGS elearning and microlearning courses: free for members, affordable for non-members, group rates available. buff.ly/4B9tW0m

The BGS welcomes the report published today by our friends at Age UK, which shines a spotlight on delayed discharges from hospital. Read our statement of support here: buff.ly/cuW6uWg

Our Autumn Meeting call for abstracts closes this week. Find out more about the conference and submit your work: buff.ly/FAis3vW Geriatrics for Trainees (G4T), which takes places during the Autumn Meeting, has a separate abstract deadline of 7 September.

We welcome the recent publication of the Mental Health Personalised Care Framework (MHPF) from NHS England. These recommendations, when implemented, will lead to better outcomes for those suffering from mental illness. Read our full statement: buff.ly/hgVDGbp

In the first of our freely available Keynote Highlights videos from our meetings and events, and our first YouTube video, we are happy to share highlights from Cathal McCrory's wonderful lecture on integrating the social hallmarks of ageing.

Beyond biology: Integrating the social hallmarks of ageing. Professor Cathal McCrory BGS lecture

Highlights from Professor Cathal McCrory wonderful guest lecture at the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) Autumn Meeting 2025.

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It's great to see our Pragmatic Prescribing guidance referenced in this blog from NB Medical. The article discusses how the importance of frailty is often underestimated, unlike more prominent diagnoses. buff.ly/4u5aimM

Frailty - Stopping the Drugs | NB Medical

It’s late in the day when the call comes in from the nursing home.

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BGS microlearning: Oral Health in Older People. This course, which is free for BGS members, underscores the vital role of oral health in older adults, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve patient outcomes. buff.ly/LXnAKbK

The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England goes big on the move to neighbourhood health. Our "Demystifying neighbourhoods" document outlines what neighbourhood working means in practice, how it differs from existing models, and what it could mean for older people’s care. buff.ly/LNZi8XZ

Our Continence elearning course covers both urinary and faecal incontinence in older people, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and the vital role of the MDT. It's also FREE for BGS members: buff.ly/SIwFi79

Our Autumn Meeting call for abstracts closes in one week. Find out more about the conference and submit your work: buff.ly/nZ8Qyi9 Geriatrics for Trainees (G4T), which takes places during the Autumn Meeting, has a separate abstract deadline of 7 September.

Voting is now open for the next BGS President Elect. If you are a member with voting rights, check your inbox for your link to vote. Help shape the future of our society!

Have you visited the BGS Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Hub? CGA is the term used to describe a structured multidisciplinary approach offering gold standard care for older adults. A clear, concise, evidence-based set of resources. buff.ly/yZ0Cxzg

We welcome the updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines published this month and the recommendations they contain. We are particularly encouraged by the inclusion of detailed guidelines for older people. Read our response here: buff.ly/ZYoSUOt

We're fast approaching 6,000 members at the BGS! Join the BGS this summer for the chance to win a year of free membership if you become our 6,000th member. Become a member at buff.ly/zmct6Ie

Back in March, our President appeared on Leadership & culture in healthcare. Thanks to Matthew for your kind words ending the podcast: "What they [the BGS] do is fabulous, and their publications are cutting edge." Listen now! buff.ly/3xc48Nh

Rethinking Care for Older Adults With Jugdeep Dhesi

Podcast Episode · Leadership & culture in healthcare · S7 E8 · 42min

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Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/hQ1cJ6D