General Practitioners
and the
British Geriatrics Society
Find out why joining the BGS can help you
deliver better care for older people
Joining the British Geriatrics Society
Do you treat older patients with complex conditions and frailty?
Do you feel like a geriatrician some days?
Would easy access to a wealth of up-to-date, high-quality information be useful?
How about support from a network of
specialists and experts in the care of
older people?
Are you interested in accredited
learning opportunities?
If any of the above apply to you, then
you should join the British Geriatrics
Society: you’ll be surprised by how
reasonable it is to join, and by the
benefits to your clinical work in
partnering with the largest and fastestgrowing medical specialty.
“My BGS membership has offered me
shared advice, encouragement and
support from a great network of
professional friends and colleagues. As
a GP member of the BGS, my
perspectives are valued and respected
by specialist colleagues; I’ve been
encouraged and supported to
contribute in several areas, including
writing for the Society's newsletter and
presenting at national conferences.”
Dr Dawn Moody
The British
Geriatrics Society is
evolving
The British Geriatrics Society is the
professional body of specialists in the health care of older people in the United
Kingdom.
Our membership is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, including GPs,
nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. They’ve joined career
geriatricians in an inclusive, integrated society.
The speciality will continue adapting, to enable the NHS to deliver the right care
to older people in the right place at the right time. GPs are an essential part of
delivering that care, and a closer alliance between GPs and Geriatricians within
the BGS will support that vision.
Benefits of Membership
u Discounts on attending all BGS events
u Twice yearly national conferences as well as regional meetings closer to
home
u Access to a network of specialists and experts in the care of older people
u Membership of Special Interest Groups focusing on dementia, falls
prevention and bone health, prescribing, community geriatrics,
cardiovascular disorders, nutrition and many more
u Print and online subscriptions to the influential Age and Ageing journal
u Opportunities for networking and professional collaboration and research
u Regular BGS newsletter and e-Bulletins
u Access to a wealth of information via the website
u An influential national policy voice, on subjects including frailty, dignity
and care homes
u Membership costs £98 for the first year (tax deductible). From the
second year, a £20 loyalty discount will be applied if you pay by direct
debit
How to join us
Online registration is available on http://www.bgs.org.uk [Select Membership
Button]
Alternatively, you can join the BGS either by post, phone, email or online:
Complete the form on the back of this leaflet and post it to the British Geriatrics
Society, 31 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DN or fax it to:
020 7608 1041
Or, call us on 020 7608 1369 or email [email protected] to discuss joining.
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Do you hold an RCP diploma in
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Are you a GP with a special Interest
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