The BGS has launched a new key messages series to keep members informed & engaged in BGS policy campaigns. First up is end of life care, especially important considering the debate around Assisted Dying. Read our key messages 🗒️ buff.ly/3Q9eixR

Another great episode. The magnificent work of @debgompertz.bsky.social gets a mention too. Let us know what you think please.

@debgompertz.bsky.social is the BGS Deputy Honorary Secretary and Vice-President for Policy. She is a #ComplexCare #GP in Somerset and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur #NHSCEP Her work on #polypharmacy will get you rethinking who it is we are treating… healthinnovationsouthwest.com/blog/innovat...

Very relevant event for all working in hospital at home services for older people, which have strong evidence base & are described in documents from @gerisoc.bsky.social with contributors including @shelaghor.bsky.social @estherclift.bsky.social @debgompertz.bsky.social &many others

👇🏻👇🏻10 reasons to #ChooseGeriatrics by @mancunianmedic.bsky.social David Oliver I 😍number 10! #BGSConf @gerisoc.bsky.social #frailty #OlderPeople #MDT #MedSky

@doctoroxford.bsky.social Rachel Clarke- I saw this and thought of your farmer 🚜 and his bull 🐂 @gerisoc.bsky.social #BGSConf

#ChooseGeriatrics Profile: @adamgordon1978.bsky.social Immediate Past President BGS Adam says: “Geriatric medicine means being on a mission to improve care some of our most vulnerable citizens. That feels important to me.” If you are an advocate, geris is for you! @gerisoc.bsky.social 👉🏻Repost

Thank you @gerisoc.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak at #BGSconf - would be great if as many BGS members as possible feed into the consultation for the new 10 year plan that is in development here 👉 change.nhs.uk/en-GB/

@lucypgeridoc.bsky.social doesn't just say this. Her books are very clear instruction manuals on the art and science of high quality geriatric medicine.

Looking forward to working with this group on policy for England to improve care for our patients, their families and the multi-professional staff delivering care. #BGSConf

Last day of the BGS conference. Policy session with lots of great ideas, thoughts and reflections. @gerisoc.bsky.social 3 days of education, networking and fun! Thanks BGS. #choosegeriatrics

In one of his final duties as @gerisoc.bsky.social President, @adamgordon1978.bsky.social dons the presidential bling to present the BGS Special Medal and the Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award. #BGSconf

Fantastic talk Lots of take home top tips

#BGSConf Fringe IFS Cloud London Cable Car Stunning views of East London at night crossing the Thames from Docklands to North Greenwich @physiocorinne.bsky.social @lizlawn.bsky.social @bethkate90.bsky.social @debgompertz.bsky.social Alison Lea Mark Luciani-Pedersen Cathy Penman Victoria O’Brien

Bias and discrimination regarding older people and mental health, not helped by ageist products available normalising grumpiness in older people says Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social #BGSconf

*The* Professor Ken Rockwood #ChooseGeriatrics “Actually, I didn’t #choosegeriatrics, geriatrics chose *me*” What better ambassador for the best career choice in healthcare? #BGSConf @gerisoc.bsky.social

#Geriatrics needs better *branding* Many don’t understand what #geriatricians do! @jkdhesi.bsky.social Skilled in: - risk holding - communication - pragmatism Many parallels here with #GeneralPractice #GP #Generalism #ChooseGeriatrics #ChooseGeriatricsForGeneralists #BGSConf

@suzanne-reeves.bsky.social describes prescribing antipsychotics to older people as a bit like driving around the windy roads of the Lake District in the dark - start low, go slow. #BGSconf