Deb Gompertz
@debgompertz.bsky.social
GP, Dep Hon Sec @gerisoc.bsky.social
Interested in people and their stories.
Interested in people and their stories.
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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 🗒️ buff.ly/3Q9eixR
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February 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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 🗒️ buff.ly/3Q9eixR
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Another great episode. The magnificent work of @debgompertz.bsky.social gets a mention too. Let us know what you think please.
Tomorrow #TalkingMeds sees @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app and Lucy Pollock discuss heart failure with reduced ejection fraction & the ‘4 pillars’ of heart failure, remembering the key: tailoring your approach to what matters most to people.
Available tomorrow at: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...
Available tomorrow at: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...
January 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Another great episode. The magnificent work of @debgompertz.bsky.social gets a mention too. Let us know what you think please.
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@debgompertz.bsky.social is the BGS Deputy Honorary Secretary and Vice-President for Policy.
She is a #ComplexCare #GP in Somerset and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur #NHSCEP
Her work on #polypharmacy will get you rethinking who it is we are treating…
healthinnovationsouthwest.com/blog/innovat...
She is a #ComplexCare #GP in Somerset and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur #NHSCEP
Her work on #polypharmacy will get you rethinking who it is we are treating…
healthinnovationsouthwest.com/blog/innovat...
"Show me your meds please?" - Health Innovation South West
healthinnovationsouthwest.com
December 8, 2024 at 3:23 PM
@debgompertz.bsky.social is the BGS Deputy Honorary Secretary and Vice-President for Policy.
She is a #ComplexCare #GP in Somerset and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur #NHSCEP
Her work on #polypharmacy will get you rethinking who it is we are treating…
healthinnovationsouthwest.com/blog/innovat...
She is a #ComplexCare #GP in Somerset and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur #NHSCEP
Her work on #polypharmacy will get you rethinking who it is we are treating…
healthinnovationsouthwest.com/blog/innovat...
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Very relevant event for all working in hospital at home services for older people, which have strong evidence base & are described in documents from @gerisoc.bsky.social with contributors including @shelaghor.bsky.social @estherclift.bsky.social @debgompertz.bsky.social &many others
FREE EVENT - Hospital to home: can other countries show us the way? 📅
On 15th January in Westminster we'll explore lessons from around the world and what it will really take for this government to move more care into the community.
Register here: https://buff.ly/4fY1KEV
On 15th January in Westminster we'll explore lessons from around the world and what it will really take for this government to move more care into the community.
Register here: https://buff.ly/4fY1KEV
December 6, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Very relevant event for all working in hospital at home services for older people, which have strong evidence base & are described in documents from @gerisoc.bsky.social with contributors including @shelaghor.bsky.social @estherclift.bsky.social @debgompertz.bsky.social &many others
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👇🏻👇🏻10 reasons to
#ChooseGeriatrics by @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
David Oliver
I 😍number 10!
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#frailty
#OlderPeople
#MDT
#MedSky
#ChooseGeriatrics by @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
David Oliver
I 😍number 10!
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#frailty
#OlderPeople
#MDT
#MedSky
#ChooseGeriatrics
10. “Because I still love coming to BGS meetings and hanging out not just with geriatricians but all the other clinical disciplines there. They are my tribe and where i feel happiest”
@mancunianmedic.bsky.social
@gerisoc.bsky.social
10. “Because I still love coming to BGS meetings and hanging out not just with geriatricians but all the other clinical disciplines there. They are my tribe and where i feel happiest”
@mancunianmedic.bsky.social
@gerisoc.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 9:33 PM
👇🏻👇🏻10 reasons to
#ChooseGeriatrics by @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
David Oliver
I 😍number 10!
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#frailty
#OlderPeople
#MDT
#MedSky
#ChooseGeriatrics by @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
David Oliver
I 😍number 10!
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#frailty
#OlderPeople
#MDT
#MedSky
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@doctoroxford.bsky.social
Rachel Clarke- I saw this and thought of your farmer 🚜 and his bull 🐂
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#BGSConf
Rachel Clarke- I saw this and thought of your farmer 🚜 and his bull 🐂
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#BGSConf
November 28, 2024 at 6:39 AM
@doctoroxford.bsky.social
Rachel Clarke- I saw this and thought of your farmer 🚜 and his bull 🐂
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#BGSConf
Rachel Clarke- I saw this and thought of your farmer 🚜 and his bull 🐂
@gerisoc.bsky.social
#BGSConf
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#ChooseGeriatrics
Profile: @adamgordon1978.bsky.social
Immediate Past President BGS
Adam says:
“Geriatric medicine means being on a mission to improve care some of our most vulnerable citizens. That feels important to me.”
If you are an advocate, geris is for you!
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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Profile: @adamgordon1978.bsky.social
Immediate Past President BGS
Adam says:
“Geriatric medicine means being on a mission to improve care some of our most vulnerable citizens. That feels important to me.”
If you are an advocate, geris is for you!
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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November 28, 2024 at 8:21 PM
#ChooseGeriatrics
Profile: @adamgordon1978.bsky.social
Immediate Past President BGS
Adam says:
“Geriatric medicine means being on a mission to improve care some of our most vulnerable citizens. That feels important to me.”
If you are an advocate, geris is for you!
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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Profile: @adamgordon1978.bsky.social
Immediate Past President BGS
Adam says:
“Geriatric medicine means being on a mission to improve care some of our most vulnerable citizens. That feels important to me.”
If you are an advocate, geris is for you!
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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Thank you @gerisoc.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak at #BGSconf - would be great if as many BGS members as possible feed into the consultation for the new 10 year plan that is in development here 👉 change.nhs.uk/en-GB/
change.nhs.uk
November 20, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Thank you @gerisoc.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak at #BGSconf - would be great if as many BGS members as possible feed into the consultation for the new 10 year plan that is in development here 👉 change.nhs.uk/en-GB/
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@lucypgeridoc.bsky.social doesn't just say this. Her books are very clear instruction manuals on the art and science of high quality geriatric medicine.
#ChooseGeriatrics
Profile: @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social
Lucy Pollock says:
“It’s full of interesting science; you must know your medicine inside and out. Then you work out if what you *could* do is what you *should* do for patients. It’s also a fantastic team sport.”
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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Profile: @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social
Lucy Pollock says:
“It’s full of interesting science; you must know your medicine inside and out. Then you work out if what you *could* do is what you *should* do for patients. It’s also a fantastic team sport.”
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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November 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM
@lucypgeridoc.bsky.social doesn't just say this. Her books are very clear instruction manuals on the art and science of high quality geriatric medicine.
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Looking forward to working with this group on policy for England to improve care for our patients, their families and the multi-professional staff delivering care. #BGSConf
Final session for me with @sallygreenbrook.bsky.social Ruth Law, @adamgordon1978.bsky.social and @jkdhesi.bsky.social talking about policy and how @gerisoc.bsky.social can influence national policy to improve care.
#BGSConf
#BGSConf
November 22, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Looking forward to working with this group on policy for England to improve care for our patients, their families and the multi-professional staff delivering care. #BGSConf
Last day of the BGS conference. Policy session with lots of great ideas, thoughts and reflections.
@gerisoc.bsky.social
3 days of education, networking and fun! Thanks BGS. #choosegeriatrics
@gerisoc.bsky.social
3 days of education, networking and fun! Thanks BGS. #choosegeriatrics
November 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Last day of the BGS conference. Policy session with lots of great ideas, thoughts and reflections.
@gerisoc.bsky.social
3 days of education, networking and fun! Thanks BGS. #choosegeriatrics
@gerisoc.bsky.social
3 days of education, networking and fun! Thanks BGS. #choosegeriatrics
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In one of his final duties as @gerisoc.bsky.social President, @adamgordon1978.bsky.social dons the presidential bling to present the BGS Special Medal and the Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award. #BGSconf
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
In one of his final duties as @gerisoc.bsky.social President, @adamgordon1978.bsky.social dons the presidential bling to present the BGS Special Medal and the Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award. #BGSconf
Fantastic talk
Lots of take home top tips
Lots of take home top tips
My desert island MDT member for my patients living with #ParkinsonsDisease?
An OT #OccupationalTherapy
Clare Johnson teaches #BGSConf the value of occupational therapeutic techniques:
*Mental rehearsal
*Reward-based goals for anxiety
*Social anxiety mx
*Fatigue and power naps
@gerisoc.bsky.social
An OT #OccupationalTherapy
Clare Johnson teaches #BGSConf the value of occupational therapeutic techniques:
*Mental rehearsal
*Reward-based goals for anxiety
*Social anxiety mx
*Fatigue and power naps
@gerisoc.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Fantastic talk
Lots of take home top tips
Lots of take home top tips
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#BGSConf Fringe
IFS Cloud London Cable Car
Stunning views of East London at night crossing the Thames from Docklands to North Greenwich
@physiocorinne.bsky.social
@lizlawn.bsky.social
@bethkate90.bsky.social
@debgompertz.bsky.social
Alison Lea
Mark Luciani-Pedersen
Cathy Penman
Victoria O’Brien
IFS Cloud London Cable Car
Stunning views of East London at night crossing the Thames from Docklands to North Greenwich
@physiocorinne.bsky.social
@lizlawn.bsky.social
@bethkate90.bsky.social
@debgompertz.bsky.social
Alison Lea
Mark Luciani-Pedersen
Cathy Penman
Victoria O’Brien
November 22, 2024 at 6:35 AM
#BGSConf Fringe
IFS Cloud London Cable Car
Stunning views of East London at night crossing the Thames from Docklands to North Greenwich
@physiocorinne.bsky.social
@lizlawn.bsky.social
@bethkate90.bsky.social
@debgompertz.bsky.social
Alison Lea
Mark Luciani-Pedersen
Cathy Penman
Victoria O’Brien
IFS Cloud London Cable Car
Stunning views of East London at night crossing the Thames from Docklands to North Greenwich
@physiocorinne.bsky.social
@lizlawn.bsky.social
@bethkate90.bsky.social
@debgompertz.bsky.social
Alison Lea
Mark Luciani-Pedersen
Cathy Penman
Victoria O’Brien
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Bias and discrimination regarding older people and mental health, not helped by ageist products available normalising grumpiness in older people says Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social #BGSconf
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Bias and discrimination regarding older people and mental health, not helped by ageist products available normalising grumpiness in older people says Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social #BGSconf
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*The* Professor Ken Rockwood #ChooseGeriatrics
“Actually, I didn’t #choosegeriatrics, geriatrics chose *me*”
What better ambassador for the best career choice in healthcare?
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
“Actually, I didn’t #choosegeriatrics, geriatrics chose *me*”
What better ambassador for the best career choice in healthcare?
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 2:27 PM
*The* Professor Ken Rockwood #ChooseGeriatrics
“Actually, I didn’t #choosegeriatrics, geriatrics chose *me*”
What better ambassador for the best career choice in healthcare?
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
“Actually, I didn’t #choosegeriatrics, geriatrics chose *me*”
What better ambassador for the best career choice in healthcare?
#BGSConf
@gerisoc.bsky.social
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#Geriatrics needs better *branding*
Many don’t understand what #geriatricians do!
@jkdhesi.bsky.social
Skilled in:
- risk holding
- communication
- pragmatism
Many parallels here with #GeneralPractice #GP
#Generalism
#ChooseGeriatrics
#ChooseGeriatricsForGeneralists
#BGSConf
Many don’t understand what #geriatricians do!
@jkdhesi.bsky.social
Skilled in:
- risk holding
- communication
- pragmatism
Many parallels here with #GeneralPractice #GP
#Generalism
#ChooseGeriatrics
#ChooseGeriatricsForGeneralists
#BGSConf
November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
#Geriatrics needs better *branding*
Many don’t understand what #geriatricians do!
@jkdhesi.bsky.social
Skilled in:
- risk holding
- communication
- pragmatism
Many parallels here with #GeneralPractice #GP
#Generalism
#ChooseGeriatrics
#ChooseGeriatricsForGeneralists
#BGSConf
Many don’t understand what #geriatricians do!
@jkdhesi.bsky.social
Skilled in:
- risk holding
- communication
- pragmatism
Many parallels here with #GeneralPractice #GP
#Generalism
#ChooseGeriatrics
#ChooseGeriatricsForGeneralists
#BGSConf
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@suzanne-reeves.bsky.social describes prescribing antipsychotics to older people as a bit like driving around the windy roads of the Lake District in the dark - start low, go slow. #BGSconf
November 21, 2024 at 11:38 AM
@suzanne-reeves.bsky.social describes prescribing antipsychotics to older people as a bit like driving around the windy roads of the Lake District in the dark - start low, go slow. #BGSconf