Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 04/08/2026www.bgs.org.uk/bringing-the...bgs.org.ukBringing the geriatrician to the care home: what we learned from EnRICH | British Geriatrics SocietyDr Matthew Butler writes on behalf of the EnRICH team, whose service evaluation is published in Age and Ageing. 000
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Prof Dhesi gives a presidential opening speech at the #BGSConf 000
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 19/06/2025I like it warm… but I don’t like it this warm! 010
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 19/06/2025www.bgs.org.uk/information-...bgs.org.ukInformation for healthcare professionals caring for older people during hot weather | British Geriatrics SocietyThis article lays out UK Health Security Agency’s guidance on how healthcare professionals can best prepare for hot weather and how to look after patients in extreme heat. 000
Reposted by Richard BiramJugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · 05/01/2025Great opportunity to talk on BBC Breakfast today about the amazing work of our frailty teams across the four nations. Thank you to everyone working in these services today in the snow!! @gerisoc.bsky.social 02510
Reposted by Richard BiramLucy Pollock @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social · 05/01/2025It is a brilliant interview ! Huge well done @jkdhesi.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...bbc.co.ukBreakfast - 05/01/2025The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 0155
Reposted by Richard BiramJugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · 03/01/2025We know considered, timely (soon!) social care reform is essential to deliver quality healthcare for older (&younger) people &to reduce daily crisis management in NHS. A consistent message from patients, carers, @gerisoc.bsky.social & our partner organisations. Let’s build on what we already know 0126
Reposted by Richard BiramTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Why is there this stupidity movement about “raw” things? 🧪 #medsky 2821529
Reposted by Richard BiramLucy Pollock @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Print edition!! Yey - so happy about this and a huge well done to Henry Woodford and Dan McKenzie and a big thank you to @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/387/... pls comment! Online or here, we need a debate! 1147
Reposted by Richard BiramChris Thorburn @cbthorburn.bsky.social · 14/12/2024SIMPLY HAVING A 10944847910813
Reposted by Richard BiramMary Dixon-Woods @marydixonwoods.bsky.social · 03/12/2024A great opportunity to influence how care gets measured before, during and after surgery 084
Reposted by Richard BiramGeoff Norcott @geoffnorcott.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Massive away win for the little fella. 573583989607
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 29/11/2024A great new resource! www.bgs.org.uk/policy-and-m...bgs.org.ukJoe Wicks encourages older people to get active in preparation for surgery | British Geriatrics SocietyBGS is supporting a campaign from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and the Centre for Perioperative Care to help people to prepare for surgery and recover more quickly afterwards. 051
Reposted by Richard BiramKenneth Rockwood @krockdoc.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Seeing the #DignityInRisk is an essential part of learning how to care for older people, especially those who live with #frsilty. By the way, do hashtags work on this platform? 021
Reposted by Richard BiramKenneth Rockwood @krockdoc.bsky.social · 23/11/2024It often seems more like geriatrics chose me. Either way, I went to medical school to become a geriatrician. So that’s working out OK… 2269
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 23/11/2024@krockdoc.bsky.social really enjoyed your talk at the BGS National Conference yesterday! 020
Reposted by Richard BiramHolly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 22/11/2024A change of President at the BGS @gerisoc.bsky.social Thank you Adam and Jugdeep for your leadership, inspiration and perspiration… and that you did #ChooseGeriatrics ! @adamgordon1978.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social #BGSConf 1276
Reposted by Richard BiramSally Greenbrook @sallygreenbrook.bsky.social · 22/11/2024And that's a wrap on @adamgordon1978.bsky.social's presidency at @gerisoc.bsky.social as he hands the chain of office to @jkdhesi.bsky.social. #BGSconf 44414
Reposted by Richard BiramBen Lovell @drbenlovell.bsky.social · 21/11/2024We’re looking for a doctor in any training programme (ST1-5) to join us as the 1st ever pan-London Foundation School Simulation Fellow! A 100% non-clinical role for someone interested in driving change+improvement in sim education for all London Foundation docs Fantastic OOPE! shorturl.at/jv38Ushorturl.atCurrent vacancies : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 12734
Reposted by Richard BiramHolly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 21/11/2024#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 12111
Reposted by Richard BiramMiles Witham @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Nearly full house for our #BGSConf Presidents Round, showcasing some of the best abstracts in quickfire 3 min presentations. Well done to all the presenters! @gerisoc.bsky.social 0123
Reposted by Richard BiramAdam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Chris Whitty highlights that geriatricians can’t prevent frailty. A systematic, concerted public health and policy effort is required #bgsconf 29730
Reposted by Richard BiramEsther Clift @estherclift.bsky.social · 21/11/2024An inspiring rallying cry from @jkdhesi.bsky.social to use evidence based tools and proclaim our #choosegeriatrics value! @gerisoc.bsky.social 042
Reposted by Richard BiramAdam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 21/11/2024A continence themed carol ends this mornings session at #bgsconf @gerisoc.bsky.social 183
Reposted by Richard BiramHolly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 21/11/2024*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 22511
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 21/11/2024New profile picture courtesy of Holly Paris. @bloody--holly.bsky.social #BGSconf 261
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Filling up nicely for our session on CGA. Feels a bit different from the platform! 020
Reposted by Richard BiramMary Dixon-Woods @marydixonwoods.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Completely chuffed to bits with this. A lovely ceremony and a great privilege to share the celebration with the graduates of @rcsi.bsky.social today 10413
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Determined to get it to catch on #bleatnottweet 031
Reposted by Richard BiramAndy Conway Morris @andymoz78.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Always nice when a trial confirms your practice is acceptable- another nail in the coffin of long duration antibiotic therapy. 1205
Reposted by Richard BiramSally Greenbrook @sallygreenbrook.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Loving the message on @sean9n.bsky.social's shirt - aligns very nicely with the @gerisoc.bsky.social #ChooseGeriatrics campaign. #BGSconf 3146
Reposted by Richard BiramMiles Witham @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social · 18/11/2024UK colleagues involved in caring for older people: Please complete our short NIHR Newcastle BRC survey which aims to describe current UK clinical practice around sarcopenia diagnosis and management; your responses will help us to improve research and practice in this crucial area. bit.ly/4heSey6 088
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 20/11/2024The power of stories in medicine. A very thought provoking talk by Dr Rachel Clarke @doctoroxford.bsky.social #BGSconf. 6 word story 1489
Reposted by Richard BiramHolly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Sean Ninan @sean9n.bsky.social How to communicate with a senior geriatric-minded colleague when asking for clinical advice? Frame the following: - Age - CFS - Trajectory of frailty - Physiological reserve and recovery Plus: - Cognition - Person centred priorities #BGSConf @gerisoc.bsky.social 176
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 20/11/2024A really interesting talk about pragmatic medicine. Understanding reasoning behind prescribing and desprescribing for older adults living with frailty by @sean9n.bsky.social #BGSconf 071
Reposted by Richard BiramLucy Lewis @lucylew79.bsky.social · 20/11/2024The BGS epitomises how we work in a non hierarchical way to improve outcomes for older people across professions. @dochayter.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social #BGSConf #ChooseGeriatrics #NurseAHPCouncil 0216
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Dr Atul Anand signals the possible end of discharge summary writing for junior doctors. Very interesting talk on healthcare AI and large language models #BGSconf 031
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Prof Vardy fielding questions from the Dragons … #BGSconf 071
Reposted by Richard BiramMiles Witham @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social · 20/11/2024BGS conference going to be popular by the look of the queue for registration! 031
Reposted by Richard BiramHolly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 20/11/2024And we are live! @adamgordon1978.bsky.social kicks off the @gerisoc.bsky.social Autumn Meeting with the #choosegeriatrics campaign at the London Excel #BGSConf 042
Richard Biram @richardbiram.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Prof Adam Gordon highlighting the new BGS campaign #ChooseGeriatrics at the #BGSconf 062
Reposted by Richard BiramAdam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 20/11/2024The room’s all set for @gerisoc.bsky.social Autumn meeting at Excel. Looking forward to seeing you all shortly!! 1131