BEPOP Wave 3 findings are now published online - view the full report here: www.ageresearchgroup.ncl.ac.uk/bepop

If you’re at the World Falls Congress, we hope to see you later #falls #wfc #bgs

Are you going to the @gerisoc.bsky.social World Falls Congress? Come and play committee bingo with us! Introduce yourselves to an Agile Rep and they’ll give you a word.. collect them all and you’ll have the chance to win a £25 voucher. Email [email protected] with your findings.

@agilecsp.bsky.social webinar just started with Vicky Glaze. We look forward to seeing you all. @thecsp.bsky.social @thecspstudents.bsky.social Please also have a look at the available vacant committee roles. #JoinUs

For #WorldContinenceWeek, Dr Rhian Morse reflects on the Continence sessions at this year's Spring Meeting including her own presentation. The BGS Spring Meeting remains available on demand until October 2026, so there's still time to watch and learn:

We hope you’re able to join us tomorrow. If you havent already, book here: tinyurl.com/MoodFalls

This Wednesday Vicky Glaze shares her PhD findings on links between mood disorders, falls, and osteoporosis. Register: tinyurl.com/MoodFalls #MentalHealth #BoneHealth

Join Vicky Glaze to explore links between mood disorders, falls & osteoporosis—risks and care. Register: tinyurl.com/MoodFalls #Physiotherapy #FallsPrevention #Osteoporosis #MentalHealth #Rehab #Geriatrics #FallRisk

A tiny look into our work at the CSP Annual Representatives Conference. Our opportunity to represent our members’ interests! #csparc26 @thecsp.bsky.social

An important couple of days representing our members at #CSPARC26. Thank you to all those that came to say hi. Members - check your emails for updates on our motions. 🪧 @thecsp.bsky.social

What does neighbourhood health mean for physio? An important read for our members: www.csp.org.uk/blog/2026/05...

Our co-chair Beth, supporting motions that will help support inpatient physiotherapists working with older people. #CSPARC26 @csp.bsky.social

On our way to see you all at #ARC with @charteredphysios! Come find our stand and say hi!

On our way to see you all at #ARC with @charteredphysios! Come find our stand and say hi!

Did you know that the British Geriatric Society has a microlearning resource for sarcopenia? "Getting to Grips with Sarcopenia", is now available on their website. This course is free for BGS members and available at a small fee to non-members. buff.ly/uglEIsR

We're still recruiting for BEPOP wave 4 - our national benchmarking and feedback programme for those that work with sarcopenic older adults. It's a great way to get evidence of how your service is running! Express your interest here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave4 #BEPOP

Our webinar has changed date so you can still attend if you are going to the world falls congress! We cant wait to see you all on the 17th June. We've moved our webinar so if you're attending the World Falls Congress you can still join. We can't wait to see you all on 17th June! #WorldFallsCongress

Our June webinar has been announced! Come join Vicky Glaze sharing all about her PhD on mood disorders and their relationship with falls. Book your space now: tinyurl.com/MoodFalls

Are you an #AGILE member who would like more experience in working on a #national #benchmarking project? Then why not join the AGILE national committee and BEPOP steering group as our new comms officer? E-mail [email protected] for more info.

#AGILE’s success is built upon the commitment and dedication of current and previous NEC members, all of whom volunteer their time to support the network and its members. We have #vacancies to fill on our national committee and would love for you to apply! E-mail [email protected].

Recruitment for wave 4 of #BEPOP is still open! We're now including private practice as well as NHS services, so if you work with older people at risk of sarcopenia and frailty, and you want your service benchmarked, express your interest here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave4

We love to meet others who share our passion of working with older people We’re also seeking NEC and regional reps — meet our team and Co-chairs Beth & Jo at upcoming events to find out more.

If you're keen to improve care for older people with sarcopenia but aren't sure where to begin, consider joining #BEPOP's #wave4 - A national benchmarking and quality improvement programme! tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave4

We're looking for a passionate individual to join our #BEPOP team to support with our communications strategy! You would get support from the AGILE National Executive Committee and be involved in a nationwide QI project. Fancy a go? Find out more by e-mailing [email protected]

New Key messages - Frailty. Frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing, and must be understood at every level of society. buff.ly/1Uc6Nhy

New resource! Deconditioning is a major and preventable contributor to loss of independence among older adults. It is not an inevitable consequence of ageing - it is preventable and reversible.

We are pleased to announce that a new addition to our microlearning library, "Getting to Grips with Sarcopenia", is now available. This course is free for BGS members and available at a small fee to non-members.

Calling physiotherapists working with older people: join our national committee to shape best practice, lead improvement projects, and advocate for older people's physiotherapy. Interested in any of the roles below? Email us to find out more! #Physio #OlderPeople

Are you working with a service that delivers exercise programmes for people who have, or are at risk of, sarcopenia and frailty? We want you! Join our national benchmarking and feedback programme to evaluate and improve how your service supports older people. tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave4 #BEPOP #Wave4

2 days left to submit to Agility - a journal for physiotherapists working with older adults. Deadline May 1. Theme: Bridging the gap through supportive transitions of care (other topics welcome). Email [email protected] to submit. Enter to win an Agile membership.

We’re accepting submissions for the Summer AGILITY Journal — Bridging the gap through supportive transitions of care. Work outside the theme is welcome. Deadline: 1 May 2026. Guidance: agile.csp.org.uk/documents/ag... #AGILITY

Diolch BGS and Cardiff. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We very much enjoyed attending and presenting at the Spring meeting last week. #BGSconf

Meet our co-chairs. Jo (Left) and Beth (Right) Today’s all about Beth Beth is a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist working in geriatric medicine. The TV soap Neighbours is her favourite. Beth is a keen crafter of crochet/embroidery. You can often find Beth rock climbing in the Peak District.

Meet our co-chairs Jo (left) Course Director & Assistant Professor: Frailty Enhanced Practice Jo has just rescued a hedgehog! Jo also loves cooking, baking and crime novels. Come back tomorrow to find out about Beth (Right)

Ready to go global in 2027? World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 is heading to Guadalajara, Mexico! Abstracts open: June 11, 2026 Deadline: September 29, 2026 Congress: May 14–16, 2027 Time to start thinking about what you want to share with the world ! 🔗 buff.ly/08kW8Wp

Thanks @stephenlim.bsky.social and @chrishurst.bsky.social for leading a whole day of sarcopenia at @gerisoc.bsky.social conference today. Biology, epidemiology, trials, exercise, nutrition and scalable QI. And a stimulating panel discussion! @newcastleage.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social

Fantastic to see our @agilecsp.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social BEPOP national initiative bearing fruit. Real and important improvements in strength training quality at scale - but still more to do! @newcastleage.bsky.social

Results and feedback from Wave 3 coming soon Microlearning with the #bgs also coming soon! Wave 4 .. taking expressions of interest out (see comments)

This shows the benefit of getting specific site feedback from previous waves. What a fantastic example of the benefit of feedback in continuous quality improvement.

Our co-chair is currently presenting at the #spring26 BGS conference.

Are you at the BGS Spring meeting? Come to our presentation on BEPOP at 2pm, or message us and we’ll arrange to meet you for a cuppa!

Are you at the BGS Spring meeting? Come to our presentation on BEPOP at 2pm, or message us and we’ll arrange to meet you for a cuppa!

We're looking for submissions for our Summer 2026 Agility Issue—varied formats welcome. Share your work with fellow physiotherapists who support older adults and you could win a year’s Agile membership. Send entries to [email protected] #Physio #Geriatrics

We'll be there presenting our BEPOP work on the sarcopenia stream! Come and say hi!

Do you work with or in a team that provides exercise programmes for older people with sarcopenia and frailty? 💪 We're currently recruiting for wave 4 of BEPOP and want you to join! 🤩 Express your interest here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave4

Don't forget, you could win your membership if you submit your work to our Summer 2026 Agility Journal. What have you got to lose? Email: [email protected] to find out more, express an interest or submit by the 1st May.

We're accepting submissions for our Summer AGILITY Journal "Bridging the gap through supportive transitions of care". We also welcome wider submissions which sit outside the main theme. Contact [email protected] to find out more

Have you recently completed a service development, quality improvement or research project? We are accepting submissions for our Agility Journal. A great opportunity for first time or seasoned physios! Contact [email protected] with submissions or questions by 1st May.

The BGS Spring Meeting is just around the corner! Join us in Cardiff on 23–24 April 2026. Register now: buff.ly/RQeSgRg

BEPOP wave 4 is OPEN for business! Help improve your team's practice by joining! Express an interest here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave4