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British Geriatrics Society Spring Conference: 16-18 May 2012

3/16/2012 10:33 AM EST
Can we afford to age? The health economics of ageing and disability will be considered by Professor Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, at the British Geriatrics Society’s (BGS) Spring Conference which will be taking place from 16-18 May 2012 in Llandudno in North Wales.

The event starts with a special focus on the latest developments in the field of neurodegenerative disorders, including the practical and future management...

Welsh Health Minister to Address British Geriatrics Society Conference in LLandu...

3/16/2012 8:27 AM EST
On Thursday 17th May, Lesley Griffiths AM, the Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales will introduce a session on the importance of maintaining dignity in healthcare at the British Geriatrics Society’s (BGS) Spring Conference which will be taking place from 16-18 May 2012 in Llandudno in North Wales.

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Welsh Health Minister to Address British Geriatrics Society Conference in LLandu...

3/16/2012 8:13 AM EST
Can we afford to age? The health economics of ageing and disability will be considered by Professor Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, at the British Geriatrics Society’s (BGS) Spring Conference which will be taking place from 16-18 May 2012 in Llandudno in North Wales.

The event starts with a special focus on the latest developments in the field of neurodegenerative disorders, including the practical and future management...

MEDICAL STUDENTS LACK KNOWLEDGE OF ELDER ABUSE

5/5/2010 8:10 AM EST
*Embargoed Until 0h01 on 6 May 2010*

Research published today in Age and Ageing, the Journal of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS), highlights that UK medical students are not being taught about elder abuse in all medical schools, despite ongoing concerns about the different types of elder abuse and neglect experienced by older people.

A survey of UK medical schools was carried out by a team of researchers at...

ACCESSING HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR OLDER CARE HOME RESIDENTS

4/19/2010 5:37 AM EST
Today a short survey aimed at care home managers is being launched by the Older Peoples Specialists’ Forum (OPSF) with the aim of finding out about care homes’ experiences of accessing healthcare services for their older residents, including how much contact they have with specialist healthcare professionals.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is carrying out a review of how well the healthcare needs of care home...

INVITATION: AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT – PUBLIC OPEN MORNING – 24 APRIL 2010

4/14/2010 11:24 AM EST
You are invited to attend the ‘Age of Enlightenment’ public open morning which is taking place on Saturday 24 April, allowing Edinburgh residents the chance to debate topical healthcare issues with health professionals.

Time: 9am to 1.30pm
Venue: Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Sheena McDonald, TV and radio broadcaster and journalist, is the keynote speaker. Participants will then join one of four...

“OLDER PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER HEALTHCARE” - BGS LAUNCHES MANIFESTO

3/29/2010 5:22 AM EST
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is today launching a manifesto which calls on the next Government to increase the involvement of clinicians in the development of healthcare policy to ensure the design, commissioning and delivery of health services appropriate to the needs of all segments of the older population, including those in residential care.

Older people make up the largest single group of patients...

DO NOT FORGET THE PERSON!

3/22/2010 7:50 AM EST
DO NOT FORGET THE PERSON!
22 March 2010

“Do not forget the person!” is the key message of a new multi-agency campaign which has been launched today by the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) to remind those caring for older people of the basic principles of dignified care.

Against the backdrop of media publicity of instances of breaches of care, a group of charities and professionals have produced a poster and flyer...

SHOULD ASSISTED DYING BE LEGALISED? – HAVE YOUR SAY ON 24 APRIL 2010

2/25/2010 5:34 AM EST
AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT – PUBLIC OPEN MORNING – HAVE YOUR SAY ON 24 APRIL 2010

25 February 2010



Should assisted dying be legalised? Should there be dedicated hospital wards for older patients? What do carers really want? To debate these and other topical issues related to healthcare in old age, Edinburgh residents are invited to attend a public open morning on Saturday 24 April, to share their views and concerns...

Caring for Older People - British Geriatrics Society launches new informative we...

2/25/2010 4:31 AM EST
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has launched a contemporary, easy to search, new website - www.bgs.org.uk - which provides access to comprehensive information relating to the specialist care of older people.

Older people are the main users of health and social care services and their high morbidity rates, different patterns of disease presentation, slower response to treatment and requirements for social...

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