British Geriatrics Society

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is the professional body of specialists in the healthcare of older people in the United Kingdom. Membership is drawn from doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers and others working in the field of geriatric medicine with a particular interest in improving healthcare for older people. It has over 4,000 members worldwide and is the only Society in the UK which draws together experts from all the relevant disciplines in the field. The current President is Professor Adam Gordon.

British Geriatrics Society
AbbreviationBGS
Formation1947 (1947)
TypeProfessional body
PurposeImproving healthcare for older people
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Membership
4000
President
Professor Adam Gordon
Main organ
Age and Ageing
WebsiteBGS Homepage
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