The British Geriatrics Society THE PROFESSIONAL BODY OF SPECIALISTS IN THE HEALTH CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

About the BGS The British Geriatrics Society is the professional body of specialists in the health care of older people in the United Kingdom. Membership is drawn from doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, scientists and others with a particular interest in the care of older people and the promotion of better health in old age. It has over 3,000 members worldwide and is the only society in the UK which draws together experts from all the relevant disciplines in the field. Marjory Warren, co-founder of the BGS

Our mission & aims The British Geriatrics Society aims to be the pre-eminent professional body for practitioners engaged in the specialty health care of older people, and to improve the health care of older people throughout the UK, through: Inspiring those in training to consider working in the specialist care of older people, and to support their education, training and career development. Promoting high standards of clinical quality through scientific meetings, information, good practice guidance, and education and training; encouraging the sharing of learning and best practice (both within and across relevant disciplines); promoting research into the health care of older people, facilitating access to research and opportunities to generate research; and publishing a high quality, peer reviewed scientific journal. To act as the informed policy voice regarding educational curricula, clinical standards, effective commissioning practice and health policy regarding the treatment and care of older people across the UK and its constituent nations.

Who we are

Who we are – Honorary Officers President: Prof. David Oliver Consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, King’s Fund visiting Fellow, former National Clinical Director for Older People at the Department of Health President-Elect: Dr. Eileen Burns Dr Burns has been a geriatrician in Leeds since 1992; she is currently clinical lead for integration in Leeds and chair of the BGS Community Geriatrics Special Interest Group. Honorary Secretary: Prof. Adam Gordon Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor in Medicine of Older People and works for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Full details of all Trustees & Honorary Officers: boardhttp:// board Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Juanita Pascual Consultant in General and Geriatric Medicine based in Lymington in the New Forest; currently Clinical Director for Integrated Community Services in Southern Health Foundation Trust.

Who we are – Honorary Officers Full details of all Trustees & Honorary Officers: boardhttp:// board Trainee Representative: Claire Hughes National Council Chair, England: Amit Arora National Council Chair, N. Ireland: April Heaney National Council Chair, Scotland: Jennifer Burns National Council Chair, Wales: Adhiyaman Vedamurthy Lay Trustee: Anna Dixon Lay Trustee: James Miller Vice President, Academic & Research: Gordon Wilcock Vice President, Clinical Quality: Gill Turner Deputy Hon. Secretary: Andrew Williams Deputy Hon. Treasurer: Owen David Hon. Meetings Secretary: Nigel Page Deputy Hon. Meetings Sec. Khai Lee Cheah Director of Continuing Professional Development: Tahir Masud Director of Workforce: Zoe Wyrko Editor-in-chief, Age & Ageing: David Stott Digital Media Editor: Shane O’Hanlon

Who we are – Staff Full contact details for the BGS Secretariat: Chief Executive Officer: Colin Nee Communications & PR Manager: Ed Gillett Policy Manager: Patricia Conboy Committees, Membership & Office Manager: Mark Stewart Conferences & Events Manager: Geraint Collingridge Scientific Officer: Joanna Gough Production Editor: Recia Atkins Age & Ageing Editorial Manager: Katy Ladbrook Accountant: Susan Cox

What we do Organise scientific meetings and other events (including Special Interest groups and regional Councils) Provide CPD sessions and revalidation Support quality improvement, education, training and research National representation and policy voice for the specialty & our members Alliances & collaboration with other organisations; involvement in large-scale projects, policy documents & consultations Media outreach

Our objectives

BGS Events

Training, CPD and Revalidation The BGS plays an active role in Education and Training from the level of medical undergraduates through to appraisal and revalidation for consultants. Recent and ongoing initiatives include:

Alliances and co-productions Working closely with the HSJ’s Commission on Hospital Care for Frail Older People Playing a major role in the National Audit of Intermediate Care Providing expert evidence to the RCP’s Future Hospital Project A joint Older People’s Forum event with Royal College of Nursing Working with Age UK to improve public understanding of frailty and the role of the speciality Supporting National Voices’ Principles of Care and Support Planning project Co-badging The King’s Fund Transforming Care for Older People event Liaising with the General Medical Council on educational and training resources for the care of older people The BGS initiates, develops and implements collaborative approaches with external organisations which share the BGS’s policy objectives. Some recent examples include:

Responses to Consultations The BGS is a key policy voice, responding to consultations on behalf of our membership. Recent consultations have included:

Publications and campaigns The BGS regularly produces best practice guidelines, reports and campaigns on key issues affecting geriatric medicine and care for older people. These are available on the BGS website, including:

Press & media activity The BGS plays a major role in framing the media debate around caring for older people. Our recent press and communications work includes:

Online presence

Find out more / get involved Visit for more details about the BGS and the work we dowww.bgs.org.uk Follow us on Twitter and check out the BGS blog Join the BGS as a member: rates start at just £28 per year Get involved with your local BGS Council, or relevant Special Interest Groups: you don’t have to be a BGS member to join a SIG! Come to a BGS meeting: