British Geriatrics Society UK Hospital at Home Society Royal College of Physicians have released a joint statement in support of the term #HospitalatHome instead of #VirtualWard. The term ‘virtual wards’ does not reflect the level of care and skill required, nor does it provide clarity to patients. bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

"Dr Adenwalla is a great example of someone wholly committed to improving care for his older patients. I am delighted we can reward his significant contribution to older people’s healthcare in Wales with this award." - BGS President Adam Gordon MBE bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

"Over the years I have had the privilege of working with inspirational and committed healthcare professionals across the hospital and community. This award acknowledges their dedication and recognises the importance of #HospitalatHome." - Dr Adenwalla bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

It’s been a real privilege to work with Firdaus Adenwalla on the UK Hospital at Home Society committee. He has spent years developing acute medical care at home in Wales with a multidisciplinary team. Wonderful to see this recognised by British Geriatrics Society

👏Llongyfarchiadau! Congratulations!

Extremely well deserved - a much missed colleague at Swansea Bay!

This framework provides guidance for GPs who identify with providing - or an ambition to provide - care beyond that expected of every GP. Find out more about what extended role in frailty entails and things to consider when undertaking the role. ➡️ rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp…

Just over 1 week to the 25th International Conference on #Falls & Postural Stability in Nottingham and online! Programme highlights include Inpatient Falls, Technology, Combatting Falls in the Community, and more. Register to attend at bgs.org.uk/Falls24 #BGSConf

Congratulations to BGS President Adam Gordon MBE on his appointment as Professorial Chair for the Academic Centre for #HealthyAgeing. Find out more about The Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA)'s truly multidisciplinary approach to a career in research via Barts Health Queen Mary University of London funded by Barts Charity

BGS is delighted that The Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA) supports & encourages career opportunities for professions less traditionally associated with #healthyageing research including RCN Older Peoples Forum Royal College of Occupational Therapists RCGP CareProviderAlliance RCSLTResearch NWAS Research & Development NationalCareAsc acha.qmul.ac.uk

On 22 August the MHRAgovuk approved the sale of #Lecanemab for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer's Society For Researchers in the UK. This is a landmark event in the development of a potentially disease-modifying treatment. bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

Congratulations Jacqui Holmes! 👏👏👏

Really looking forward to attending the International Falls Conference on Friday in Nottingham. Lots of great topics and speakers to hear from prior to Falls Awareness Week on w/c 16th Sept. #FallsPrevention #YHFalls

Applications are now open for #BGSRisingStar awards. These prestigious awards are made to people who show exceptional promise in their research or clinical quality work and have the potential to be leaders within healthcare for older people. bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

Lots of you are rising stars - or know one! Let’s get that work recognised 🥳🥳👏👏🥳🥳❤️❤️🐘❤️

Heartiest congratulations Adam Gordon MBE and ACHA team. Fabulous appointment to lead this new endeavour. All the best.

We're looking forward to our Wales Autumn Meeting in Cardiff and online next week. Programme highlights include stroke, oncogeriatrics and cognitive care, plus our Trainees' Session and Dragons' Den evening. Find out more: bgs.org.uk/24WalesAutumn #BGSConf

Back to school! First online meeting of term - focussing on improving access to and delivery of day surgery - including people of all ages! BADS Centre for Perioperative Care British Geriatrics Society Jo Marsden 💙

📣New Age_and_Ageing Collection📣 'Uncertainty and #AdvanceCarePlanning in older adults living with #frailty'. Advance Care Planning is inseparable from uncertainty, yet the relationship between the two is under-recognised and under-investigated. academic.oup.com/ageing/pages/a…

Check out the programme for this British Geriatrics Society Wales meeting and join me in Cardiff or online...