Mary Harrington presents about skin care at end of life. Mary supports police investigations to identify abuse as opposed to normal care. Previously in this session Gary Jevons presented evidence of bruising for accidental & non-accidental #BGSconf @gerisoc wearehourglass.org/who-we-are
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Mary Harrington presents about skin care at end of life. Mary supports police investigations to identify abuse as opposed to normal care. Previously in this session Gary Jevons presented evidence of bruising for accidental & non-accidental #BGSconf @gerisoc wearehourglass.org/who-we-are
Liz Orton introduces FLEXI study about implementation of FAME - physical activity programme for #olderpeople @gerisoc #bgsconf @arc-em
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Liz Orton introduces FLEXI study about implementation of FAME - physical activity programme for #olderpeople @gerisoc #bgsconf @arc-em
New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
From the @bmj_latest patient advocate @tessajlrichards
The Case for Mainstreaming Hospital at Home
@UKHaHSoc @GeriSoc @AcutemedSarbc @acutemedicine @wesstreeting @nhsuhcw @NIHRARCs @OxfordBRC @NIHR_CH_MIC
The Case for Mainstreaming Hospital at Home
@UKHaHSoc @GeriSoc @AcutemedSarbc @acutemedicine @wesstreeting @nhsuhcw @NIHRARCs @OxfordBRC @NIHR_CH_MIC
May 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
From the @bmj_latest patient advocate @tessajlrichards
The Case for Mainstreaming Hospital at Home
@UKHaHSoc @GeriSoc @AcutemedSarbc @acutemedicine @wesstreeting @nhsuhcw @NIHRARCs @OxfordBRC @NIHR_CH_MIC
The Case for Mainstreaming Hospital at Home
@UKHaHSoc @GeriSoc @AcutemedSarbc @acutemedicine @wesstreeting @nhsuhcw @NIHRARCs @OxfordBRC @NIHR_CH_MIC
Sarah Combes
@sarahcombs.bsky.social
presents advance care planning challenges in the words of patients.
Key takeaways:
FAMILY- most older people know what they want but don’t tell their family
START with living well now and work the conversation backwards.
#BGSconf @GeriSoc #frailty
@sarahcombs.bsky.social
presents advance care planning challenges in the words of patients.
Key takeaways:
FAMILY- most older people know what they want but don’t tell their family
START with living well now and work the conversation backwards.
#BGSconf @GeriSoc #frailty
April 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Sarah Combes
@sarahcombs.bsky.social
presents advance care planning challenges in the words of patients.
Key takeaways:
FAMILY- most older people know what they want but don’t tell their family
START with living well now and work the conversation backwards.
#BGSconf @GeriSoc #frailty
@sarahcombs.bsky.social
presents advance care planning challenges in the words of patients.
Key takeaways:
FAMILY- most older people know what they want but don’t tell their family
START with living well now and work the conversation backwards.
#BGSconf @GeriSoc #frailty
Great to see this blog by #GeriSoc Rising Star Dr Abi Hall about being a Clinical academic #physiotherapist www.bgs.org.uk/ahps-in-rese... @exeter.ac.uk @gerisoc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social
AHPs in research: shaping the future of care for older people | British Geriatrics Society
www.bgs.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Great to see this blog by #GeriSoc Rising Star Dr Abi Hall about being a Clinical academic #physiotherapist www.bgs.org.uk/ahps-in-rese... @exeter.ac.uk @gerisoc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social
Work at @pallcarecom focussing on quality care for ALL at end of life noting that 75% are older, 40% die in hospital, 20% in care homes & majority have multiple conditions inc dementia. Needs recognition to develop needed services @GeriSoc t.co/kc7vtjQh2W
https://apple.news/AuqN0nTUpRaG-Sah0jCO0ZQ
t.co
March 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Work at @pallcarecom focussing on quality care for ALL at end of life noting that 75% are older, 40% die in hospital, 20% in care homes & majority have multiple conditions inc dementia. Needs recognition to develop needed services @GeriSoc t.co/kc7vtjQh2W
and here is @gerisoc written evidence to parliament in advance of committee stage
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (13th February 2025)
publications.parliament.uk
March 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
and here is @gerisoc written evidence to parliament in advance of committee stage
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Check out our infographic with highlights from our @GeriSoc 2024 Cardiovascular meeting below 👇 next meeting date for the diary 🗓 is 12th September in London. Keep an eye 👁 on our events page for the registration!
February 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Check out our infographic with highlights from our @GeriSoc 2024 Cardiovascular meeting below 👇 next meeting date for the diary 🗓 is 12th September in London. Keep an eye 👁 on our events page for the registration!
On the twelfth day of Christmas, #ChooseGeriatrics gave to me:
Twelve CGAs: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people. #gerisky #gerisoc
www.bgs.org.uk/12DaysofChri...
Twelve CGAs: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people. #gerisky #gerisoc
www.bgs.org.uk/12DaysofChri...
BGS publishes #ChooseGeriatrics-themed 12 Days of Christmas | British Geriatrics Society
www.bgs.org.uk
December 13, 2024 at 1:32 PM
On the twelfth day of Christmas, #ChooseGeriatrics gave to me:
Twelve CGAs: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people. #gerisky #gerisoc
www.bgs.org.uk/12DaysofChri...
Twelve CGAs: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people. #gerisky #gerisoc
www.bgs.org.uk/12DaysofChri...
https://www.bgs.org.uk/resources/bgs-position-statement-on-assisted-dying#anchor-nav-the-bgs-position-on-assisted-dying
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
BGS Position Statement on Assisted Dying | British Geriat...
This statement sets out the BGS position on assisted dyin...
www.bgs.org.uk
December 2, 2024 at 5:33 PM
This week alone:
12 NOFs & were not done yet with this week
3 complex LL fractures
Out of a 32 bedded ward 26 are above 60
21 are above 80
Geriatricians are needed more than ever
Collaborative teamwork with @elashry_mr & the MDT this week💙
@GeriSoc
#ChooseGeriatrics
12 NOFs & were not done yet with this week
3 complex LL fractures
Out of a 32 bedded ward 26 are above 60
21 are above 80
Geriatricians are needed more than ever
Collaborative teamwork with @elashry_mr & the MDT this week💙
@GeriSoc
#ChooseGeriatrics
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 PM
This week alone:
12 NOFs & were not done yet with this week
3 complex LL fractures
Out of a 32 bedded ward 26 are above 60
21 are above 80
Geriatricians are needed more than ever
Collaborative teamwork with @elashry_mr & the MDT this week💙
@GeriSoc
#ChooseGeriatrics
12 NOFs & were not done yet with this week
3 complex LL fractures
Out of a 32 bedded ward 26 are above 60
21 are above 80
Geriatricians are needed more than ever
Collaborative teamwork with @elashry_mr & the MDT this week💙
@GeriSoc
#ChooseGeriatrics
Key messages from #chriswhitty @CMO_England
Older adults are ageing well
we have a responsibility to manage multimorbidity & lifestyle adaptations
Get more geriatricians in research
Tackle the prejudices around involving older adults in research
#BGSconf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
Older adults are ageing well
we have a responsibility to manage multimorbidity & lifestyle adaptations
Get more geriatricians in research
Tackle the prejudices around involving older adults in research
#BGSconf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Key messages from #chriswhitty @CMO_England
Older adults are ageing well
we have a responsibility to manage multimorbidity & lifestyle adaptations
Get more geriatricians in research
Tackle the prejudices around involving older adults in research
#BGSconf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
Older adults are ageing well
we have a responsibility to manage multimorbidity & lifestyle adaptations
Get more geriatricians in research
Tackle the prejudices around involving older adults in research
#BGSconf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
A good reminder by #chriswhitty that we have a lot of older people ageing well
Definitely need for more of us geriatricians to still look after those who need older adult care done well
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
Definitely need for more of us geriatricians to still look after those who need older adult care done well
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 PM
A good reminder by #chriswhitty that we have a lot of older people ageing well
Definitely need for more of us geriatricians to still look after those who need older adult care done well
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
Definitely need for more of us geriatricians to still look after those who need older adult care done well
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
Covert administration of medication needs thought who knew icecream wasn’t a good mix for some meds…I certainly didn’t but I’m sure this is the case for many of us
Always check with your pharmacist
The MDT approach is the right answer for good reason
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
Always check with your pharmacist
The MDT approach is the right answer for good reason
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Covert administration of medication needs thought who knew icecream wasn’t a good mix for some meds…I certainly didn’t but I’m sure this is the case for many of us
Always check with your pharmacist
The MDT approach is the right answer for good reason
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
Always check with your pharmacist
The MDT approach is the right answer for good reason
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
Nice to hear a round of applause for the new incoming President Elect @JKDhesi 🤩👏🏾👏🏾
Looking forward to this session by local retired consultant in old age psychiatry #MartinCurtice always been a great speaker😊
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@adamgordon1978
#MCA
Looking forward to this session by local retired consultant in old age psychiatry #MartinCurtice always been a great speaker😊
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@adamgordon1978
#MCA
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Nice to hear a round of applause for the new incoming President Elect @JKDhesi 🤩👏🏾👏🏾
Looking forward to this session by local retired consultant in old age psychiatry #MartinCurtice always been a great speaker😊
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@adamgordon1978
#MCA
Looking forward to this session by local retired consultant in old age psychiatry #MartinCurtice always been a great speaker😊
#BGSConf
@GeriSoc
@adamgordon1978
#MCA
Today I had a great day immersed in all things frailty hospital at home! Started at #bgsconf and then hot footed it to Houses of Parliament to show a crowd of MPs all the kit needed to provide hospital level care at home! @ukhahsoc.bsky.social @gerisoc
November 20, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Today I had a great day immersed in all things frailty hospital at home! Started at #bgsconf and then hot footed it to Houses of Parliament to show a crowd of MPs all the kit needed to provide hospital level care at home! @ukhahsoc.bsky.social @gerisoc
Brilliant session by @sean9n you never stop learning & the best T shirt to top it off
Just some of the gems shared
plenty of food for thought, the importance of informed decision making & asking the patient ‘what do they want’ never rings truer
@GeriSoc
#BGSConf
Just some of the gems shared
plenty of food for thought, the importance of informed decision making & asking the patient ‘what do they want’ never rings truer
@GeriSoc
#BGSConf
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Brilliant session by @sean9n you never stop learning & the best T shirt to top it off
Just some of the gems shared
plenty of food for thought, the importance of informed decision making & asking the patient ‘what do they want’ never rings truer
@GeriSoc
#BGSConf
Just some of the gems shared
plenty of food for thought, the importance of informed decision making & asking the patient ‘what do they want’ never rings truer
@GeriSoc
#BGSConf
Integrated care for older people (ICOPE)
https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326843/WHO-FWC-ALC-19.1-eng.pdf?sequence=17
@GeriSoc
@Dochayter
#BGSConf
https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326843/WHO-FWC-ALC-19.1-eng.pdf?sequence=17
@GeriSoc
@Dochayter
#BGSConf
December 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Integrated care for older people (ICOPE)
https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326843/WHO-FWC-ALC-19.1-eng.pdf?sequence=17
@GeriSoc
@Dochayter
#BGSConf
https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326843/WHO-FWC-ALC-19.1-eng.pdf?sequence=17
@GeriSoc
@Dochayter
#BGSConf
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/manifesto
An important manifesto for all to register & act upon for proactive care with primary care, it needs the funding & support
We need to work collaboratively
Wise words from @Dochayter at #BGSConf
@GeriSoc
An important manifesto for all to register & act upon for proactive care with primary care, it needs the funding & support
We need to work collaboratively
Wise words from @Dochayter at #BGSConf
@GeriSoc
December 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/manifesto
An important manifesto for all to register & act upon for proactive care with primary care, it needs the funding & support
We need to work collaboratively
Wise words from @Dochayter at #BGSConf
@GeriSoc
An important manifesto for all to register & act upon for proactive care with primary care, it needs the funding & support
We need to work collaboratively
Wise words from @Dochayter at #BGSConf
@GeriSoc
Sad not to see @EileenBurns13 in person at #BGSConf but delighted that she's been able to join remotely to present about proactive care. @GeriSoc.
November 20, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Sad not to see @EileenBurns13 in person at #BGSConf but delighted that she's been able to join remotely to present about proactive care. @GeriSoc.
Having the #BGSConf on in the background whilst on other meetings
Couldn’t quite make it in person but still lovely to see @adamgordon1978 on screen in his last meeting as #BGSpresident 💙
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
#ChooseGeriatrics
Couldn’t quite make it in person but still lovely to see @adamgordon1978 on screen in his last meeting as #BGSpresident 💙
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
#ChooseGeriatrics
December 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Having the #BGSConf on in the background whilst on other meetings
Couldn’t quite make it in person but still lovely to see @adamgordon1978 on screen in his last meeting as #BGSpresident 💙
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
#ChooseGeriatrics
Couldn’t quite make it in person but still lovely to see @adamgordon1978 on screen in his last meeting as #BGSpresident 💙
@GeriSoc
@JKDhesi
#ChooseGeriatrics