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    Retired Members' Group | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    Are you retiring from active practice, or have you retired? There is no need to end your relationship with the British Geriatrics Society. There are favourable membership rates for retired members and annual activities for retired BGS members and their partners

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      BGS Past President @Burns61Jenny says 'don't be a dinosaur' in your longer working life and retirement. Embrace change, keep up to date with the latest developments and stay engaged with the #geriatricmedicine community. The BGS is here to help! https://t.co/MXJUcsVWRl #BGSconf https://t.co/TmppyHecWj

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      Dr Rosemary Kelly discusses retirement planning, her experience and how she is now supporting the #geriatricmedicine specialty in Northern Ireland. The BGS has an active Retired Members' Group and a 50% membership fee reduction. Find out more here https://t.co/MXJUcsVWRl #BGSconf https://t.co/Q5n6u1eUii

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    BGS Strategic Plan 2023-26 | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    The BGS Strategic Plan sets out our direction of travel to 2023, based on the environment in which BGS members work, our strengths as a Society and an assessment of how we can have most impact and influence in achieving our mission.

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      What is BGS doing for workforce? Our strategy 2023-26 includes liaising with national bodies and relevant organisations, and we are calling for an NHS workforce plan. Find out more here https://t.co/43V9MB7QBM #BGSconf https://t.co/EPEFtJoEJB

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    Region officer roles and volunteer opportunities | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    BGS members are encouraged to support their local regions and to become actively involved with their current work. If you are keen to help strengthen the multi-disciplinary community of BGS members in your region, we’d love to hear from you.

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      Region officer roles in England provide a great opportunity for BGS members to help create a supportive and collaborative local environment for peers & colleagues. We encourage interest from all disciplines and all levels. https://t.co/y9u1LEumTY #BGSconf https://t.co/5f2it0yWzT

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    2023 Spring Meeting | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    Live in Edinburgh and online 17-19 May. Click here to register, view the programme and access the live stream.

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      BGS President @adamgordon1978 welcomes delegates to our Spring Meeting @eicc and asks delegates to take a moment to ‘Refresh, Relax and Refocus’ #BGSconf https://t.co/p0gVbTUGmG https://t.co/mDuIbbcVvV

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      Ready to go! Follow all the tweets from our Spring Meeting @eicc Edinburgh via #BGSconf https://t.co/p0gVbTVece https://t.co/zPOLE3PZlw

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    Policy & Media | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    The BGS takes a leading role in policy debates and media outreach relating to healthcare for older people, acting as a voice for our members and the specialty of geriatrics. In our policy and media work we promote the need for: An end to the divide between health and social care. Increased investment in health and  social care for older people. Access to comprehensive geriatric assessment,…

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      It's been a very busy year for BGS including an increased media voice and policy influencing agenda. Find out more about our work here https://t.co/aBRy0PBhlb #BGSconf https://t.co/COXSVFpP1S

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    2023 Spring Meeting | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    Live in Edinburgh and online 17-19 May. Click here to register, view the programme and access the live stream.

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      A warm welcome to all our delegates, speakers and sponsors joining us for day 1 of our Spring Meeting @eicc Edinburgh! We have an exciting programme lined up starting with a welcome from President @adamgordon1978. Follow all the tweets via #BGSconf https://t.co/p0gVbTUGmG https://t.co/cUbyJgnpWZ

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    Dr Shiv Bhakta and Dr Marc Österdahl awarded joint BGS/Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Fellowships | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    Dr Shiv Bhakta and Dr Marc Österdahl have been awarded joint British Geriatrics Society/Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Fellowships to carry out PhD research benefiting the healthcare of older people. The Fellowships aim to support research projects that have the potential to prevent, delay or reduce future health and social care requirements and to improve older people’s quality of life….

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      Dr Marc Österdahl will explore if there is evidence that taking menopausal hormone replacement therapy helps prevent #frailty. The study will include detailed information from @TwinsUKres @KingsCollegeLon including data on bone health & muscle strength. https://t.co/f6mMCuirLb

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    Dr Shiv Bhakta and Dr Marc Österdahl awarded joint BGS/Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Fellowships | British Geriatrics Society - 1 year(s) ago

    Dr Shiv Bhakta and Dr Marc Österdahl have been awarded joint British Geriatrics Society/Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Fellowships to carry out PhD research benefiting the healthcare of older people. The Fellowships aim to support research projects that have the potential to prevent, delay or reduce future health and social care requirements and to improve older people’s quality of life….

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      Dr Shiv Bhakta will explore how calcium in the carotid arteries affects the risk of a #stroke reoccurrence in older people. The study will also involve contacting individuals regularly to find out how they are and about any changes in their health. https://t.co/f6mMCuirLb

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