Jugdeep Dhesi
President British Geriatrics Society, Geriatrician POPS GSTT, Hon Prof Geriatric Medicine KCL, Deputy Director Centre for Perioperative Care, Clinical Lead NHS Elect POPS network
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiGreat to have CPOC Director Denny Levett and Deputy Director @jkdhesi.bsky.social kicking off our CPOC Advisory Group Webinar today. Our CPOC Advisory Group is made up of 40 multiprofessional organisations to help clarify, direct and achieve the strategic aims of CPOC. More info: shorturl.at/O93i5
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiThank you @gerisoc.bsky.social for The Kate Granger Poster Prize at the Geriatrics for Juniors conference 2025 for dedication to improving standards of care for older people! #BGSconf @pops-sup.bsky.social @nhselect.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social @jsmhoughton.bsky.social @lbeishon.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiCathal McCrory presents keynote #BGSconf on social aspects of ‘hallmarks of ageing’ - & his research: The Irish Longitudinal study of Ageing (TILDA) introduced by @jkdhesi.bsky.social president of @gerisoc.bsky.social tilda.tcd.ie
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiVery grateful for the opportunity to talk about this work at #Anaesthesia2025 I’m really proud to have been involved with creating this great resource, which should make it much easier for clinical teams to support patients to quit smoking (link in comments) #medsky #perioperativecare #pqip
- Together with @rcem.ac.uk we are outraged that older people wait so long to be seen/ treated in emergency departments. Read our response to the stark warning from The Royal College of Emergency Medicine. t.co/FXv36Ab7ro
- Good to be working with @rcem.ac.uk & @rcphysicians.bsky.social to raise this issue & implement triple assessment (CFS, 4AT, NEWS) at the front door to guide decision making www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
- Reposted by Jugdeep Dhesiwww.theguardian.com/society/2025... @jkdhesi.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social @proflizsampson.bsky.social
- So much thinking at the moment about how we support people in the last stage of life. We need this thinking to focus on the needs of the many! @gerisoc.bsky.social @mancunianmedic.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...
- Prof Murtagh highlights proposals to improve care for people in last year of life.Aligns with @gerisoc.bsky.social key messages. Most people die in older age with MLTC, dementia, frailty Needs collaborative approach with generalist principles @rcphysicians.bsky.social @nhsengland.bsky.social
- @nhsengland.bsky.social today representing @gerisoc.bsky.social considering actions we MUST take to embed system-wide approach to last years of life @Rakeshkoria illustrating how access/outcomes/cost improved thro collab with @shelaghor.bsky.social & others See www.bgs.org.uk/joining-the-...
- Huge congratulations to Mumtaz Patel & @drhilaryw.bsky.social - We @gerisoc.bsky.social look forward to continuing to work together to deliver quality healthcare in the NHS www.bgs.org.uk/bgs-responds...
- Great to represent @gerisoc.bsky.social at launch of @rcphysicians.bsky.social report, acknowledging need for holistic/personalised OP care for older people living with frailty/MLTC to enable older people to live healthily for longer & deliver shift from hospital to community &disease to prevention
- Thanks to @bbc5live.bsky.social @adrianchiles.bsky.social for inviting me to speak about a healthy BMI, diet, exercise for older people. So much we can do to age well and live longer. Take a look at evidence for proactive care @gerisoc.bsky.social Good for us as individuals & for our NHS!
- Yup, this is why we need to respond to Sir Chris Whittys survey request about medical training for the future. We must plan for a workforce who can deliver healthcare aligned to needs of patients, the majority of which have MLTC. Similar, of course, for nursing/AHP @gerisoc.bsky.social
- A glorious challenge to embrace from @gerisoc.bsky.social @peterhanlon.bsky.social !
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiSome hot takes from me and some KF colleagues on what cuts to integrated care boards are going to mean for the health system. 👇 www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
- Brilli to have Drs Vernon & Law highlighting that 75% of deaths occur in people> 65yrs & we need to commission services that address needs of those living with MLTC, frailty, dementia, taking health inequalities into account. A system level approach is necessary @gerisoc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiBGS Spring Meeting kicks off in beautiful Belfast with @jkdhesi.bsky.social Presidential Address reminding all those interested in #Geriatrics to implore others to #ChooseGeriatrics too @gerisoc.bsky.social #BGSconf
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiDo you care deeply about how Older People’s Care is influenced so it serves those “on the shop floor “ @jkdhesi.bsky.social ? Then contribute your views to the next @gerisoc.bsky.social strategic plan 26/29 through the member survey 👇🏻 #BGSconf #Frailty
- Really pleased to have opened spring conference @gerisoc.bsky.social in Belfast! Thanks to the local organising committee for bringing out the sun!
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- So pleased that POPS contribution to med ed recognised. We have enjoyed developing, embedding & evaluating our periop medicine for older people programmes for all grades of doctors, nurses & AHPS. @gerisoc.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social mededleaders.co.uk/news-and-art...
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiThere is still time to apply to become our next CPOC Fellow for 25-26. This is a unique opportunity to challenge and enhance your skills with a high-performing team in periop care. 12 month paid 0.5FTE Closing: 6 April 2025 Interview: 30 April 2025 cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiThe Centre for Perioperative Care is recruiting for our next CPOC Director. An exciting opportunity to work with the CPOC Board & RCoA Council to lead the strategic direction of the centre. Closes: 22 May 2025 Interview: 25 June 2025 Find out more: ow.ly/7hNG50VjgrP
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiWe have published the final page of preop optimisation intervention series. The 7th page is on Assessment, Optimisation & Shared Decision Making. It provides principles to help all periop staff who support patients with co-existing conditions. 👉 ow.ly/aTnb50VoYUr
- New @gerisoc.bsky.social report found on average in England, there is 1 nurse specialising in older people’s healthcare per 120 people aged 85+. We are calling for accurate and complete data about the numbers of nurses and AHPs working with older people www.bgs.org.uk/bgs-publishe...
- Data suggests RSV jab slashes hospital admissions by 30% for older people. Preventive medicine is a key component of our ‘joining the dots’ work @gerisoc.bsky.social and in our proactive care work. t.co/4JzgUNSoGz
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiLook at this fantastic film from Bolton on delirium @amaclullich.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeAY...
- @gerisoc.bsky.social look forward to welcoming new @rcphysicians.bsky.social President after the elections. Here we discuss importance of the new President's role in supporting the best interests of the workforce & patients, inc the ageing population @mancunianmedic.bsky.social t.co/5QWOybSBog
- So brill to see @hascott.bsky.social @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk working on national rollout of specialist frailty services across all 30 Scottish A&E depts to reduce length of hospital stay & bring down waiting lists. @gerisoc.bsky.social pleased to support with practical resources/leadership
- Join @ihscm.bsky.social TODAY at 12pm as we discuss Frailty, Left Shift & Flow. Critical if we are to deliver an effective and efficient healthcare service for the future Register zurl.co/svOyE 👈 Free event
- @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @bmj.com round table -what stops NHS staff from speaking up? I hope to have brought ‘shop floor’ view representing members of @gerisoc.bsky.social &colleagues from across specialties @rcem.ac.uk @rcphysicians.bsky.social Also made me think of this article t.co/Ineaf2MTAA
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiIn vast areas of the US, the sentiments expressed in this wonderful letter from a British man about why it's a privilege to pay tax to enable the National Health Service to run would see him probably certified as insane and labelled a "socialist".
- Great thread & sorry not to be there. Similar issues being discussed @commission for end of life care to inform report; how to identify people with needs, support through integrated approaches, what metrics to use, how to support staff across disciplines/sectors & engage public @gerisoc.bsky.social
- Last main stage session at today's @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social summit poses another tricky question... @crystaloldman.bsky.social asks why it's so difficult to get end of life care right. #NTSummit
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiShift in UK doctor demographics is welcome but imbalances remain
- Yup, it’s complexity that we love managing @gerisoc.bsky.social
- Esp people living with MLTC,frailty,dementia;the biggest user group of hospital services -this is why generalist &geriatric care skills are essential to delivering joined up, holistic approach - clinically & cost effective -we have solutions, but now need radical transformation @gerisoc.bsky.social
- Next up at #NTSummit we have @sallywarren.bsky.social on the 10 year plan. She says the consultation has been hopeful and enthusiastic. Public want more joined-up, easy to navigate services. Staff want resources and IT to deliver high quality care.
- No getting away from fact that healthcare users today are different; >65 years account fir 40% Ed attendances, 66% beds, 3/4 with MLTC, 10-20% with frailty & delirium/cognitive impairment.Our systems have to align to needs @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social
- Watching bits of @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social summit online. Heard need for more generalist workforce twice now. I agree. But with skills in caring for older people too imo. @jkdhesi.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social
- Work at @pallcarecom focussing on quality care for ALL at end of life noting that 75% are older, 40% die in hospital, 20% in care homes & majority have multiple conditions inc dementia. Needs recognition to develop needed services @GeriSoc t.co/kc7vtjQh2W
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiCommentaries on assisted dying from @age-and-ageing.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social www.bgs.org.uk/age-and-agei...
- The latest BGS blog on the three Assisted Dying commentaries published in @Age_and_Ageing. Each commentary puts across different perspectives, but all align on the need to improve end of life care for older people. Read the blog: t.co/d2NCrd2uHt
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiHow can Shelford Trusts help patients get quality end of life care? Shelford Chair Kirsten Major, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social, Louise Ansari of @healthwatchengland.bsky.social, @jkdhesi.bsky.social & @david-haslam.bsky.social discuss the types of evidence we can use to support care #Shelford2025
- Pleased to be invited @shelfordgroup.bsky.social as external guest from @gstt-nhs.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social & looking forward to participating in panel discussion focussing on #sdm in routine clinical care for people living with complexity
- We’re looking forward to welcoming Shelford colleagues and external guests to our annual event today, where we’ll be discussing our collective role in future proofing our NHS 💙 Come and follow our live updates on #Shelford2025 today!
- I am really enjoying reading @clarewilson.bsky.social - balanced & factual, raising important issues that need wider public discourse (like the Sunday article on delirium) @gerisoc.bsky.social @emmavardy2.bsky.social t.co/RzVcA6b1fl
- And here’s a great article on delirium - the importance of identifying risk factors, the fact that we can prevent it and/or reduce severity/consequences for patients, carers, staff & NHS @gerisoc.bsky.social @proflizsampson.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social
- Hmmm…not sure I got the Clare Wilson I was hoping to tag!
- I am really enjoying reading @clarewilson.bsky.social - balanced & factual, raising important issues that need wider public discourse (like the Sunday article on delirium) @gerisoc.bsky.social @emmavardy2.bsky.social t.co/RzVcA6b1fl
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- Great work by Liz Sampson & @amaclullich.bsky.social on raising awareness DHSC & @nhsengland.bsky.social & of course look at @gerisoc.bsky.social website for all the resources you need to support patients & staff @adamgordon1978.bsky.social t.co/MPGqYNSYDj
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiDe-prescribing for people with #MCI Mild cognitive impairment. The STOP-DEM project produced a toolkit to help www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/research-are... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @stephenlim.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @uhsft.bsky.social #polypharmacy
- Definitely not just the UK! Having visited a no. of healthcare systems recently, the thing distinguishing well functioning systems from the NHS are WELL functioning social care services. Support people in preferred place & reduce crisis presentation @gerisoc.bsky.social @wesstreeting.bsky.social
- We @gerisoc.bsky.social have been responding to data released today about waiting times in ED & delays to discharge. Lots on other social media channels too and there will be more on the new revamped BGS website as of next week @rcem.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiHeath leaders must act to reduce dangerous and unacceptable 12-hour pre-admission A&E stays as new data reveals last month saw the highest number of these types of waits ever recorded. Read RCEM's full response to the latest NHS England data here - tinyurl.com/yc6akd92
- Great to see our Letter to Editors published in local newspapers highlighting our calls for improving end of life care - including Kent online, Somerset, Exeter…. @gerisoc.bsky.social @davewwest.bsky.social @mja-uk.bsky.social @sarahmistry.bsky.social @sarahscobie.bsky.social t.co/qBZHlb4Amt
- Great to see @gerisoc.bsky.social members discussing these issues! 40% ED presentations aged over 65, 66% beds occupied by older people & 1/3 of all older people on a waiting list, we have to get it right for older people, to get it right for the NHS @gerisoc.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social
- BBC reporters and MJA members Nick Triggle and Hugh Pym spend a day inside an NHS hospital to highlight the pressures staff are under www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
- Clear acknowledgement on BBCR4 - Amanda Pritchard - we cannot disentangle health & social care -1 in 7 beds occupied by people waiting for social care. Need to resolve social care to deliver healthcare in ED & elective care @gerisoc.bsky.social @ncfcareforum.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social
- Brilliant work underway @gerisoc.bsky.social workforce committee led by @sparklystar55.bsky.social #choosegeriatrics because if we get healthcare right for older people, we can get it right for everyone! New revamped @gerisoc.bsky.social website coming next week - look there for info & resources!
- Reposted by Jugdeep DhesiLooking for a national conference to present your #ClinEd work? 📝 Want a chance to win a national prize to boost that CV and future application? 🏆 Submit to #TASME25 by 24th Feb! ⏳ This one day conference will reflect on how AI & tech are changing the landscape of #MedSky #ClinEdSky #MedEdSky 🤖
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️ POPS@GSTT senior clinical fellowship recruiting ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Come & join our forward-thinking, collaborative team & gain experience in delivering CGA in surgical settings, building resilient teams & get involved in research, QI, SDM and much more @gstt-nhs.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social t.co/aOEAl2xteD
- www.bgs.org.uk/consultant-g... A great opportunity for a geriatrician at Peterborough. Do call and chat with the local team to find out more! @gerisoc.bsky.social @adamgordon1978.bsky.social @emmavardy2.bsky.social @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
- Hope you enjoy this and maybe use it to encourage friends, relatives, patients & maybe for yourself too! @gerisoc.bsky.social @telegraphnews.bsky.social t.co/8LN4xcaW9H
- So much we can do at all stages of life that constitutes ‘preventive healthcare’ (as above) but also have a look at @gerisoc.bsky.social for information on proactive care for ‘secondary prevention’ in older age www.bgs.org.uk/ProactiveCare @emmavardy2.bsky.social @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
- Many involved in geriatric medicine @gerisoc.bsky.social recognise their role in delivering quality care to those in their last year of life. To ensure equitable delivery, we need transformation of services & the workforce. Please submit evidence to palliativecarecommission.uk
- 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
- 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
- Great to be in Leuven, talking about #POPS & wider issues in geriatric medicine on behalf of @gerisoc.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social @gstt-nhs.bsky.social & hearing about the POPS programme of work in Belgium. Thank you to the team for the invite & all their work in this field @leuvenup.bsky.social
- Great news! Congrats!! @gerisoc.bsky.social
- Lots going on @gerisoc.bsky.social from advocating for healthcare rights of older people to supporting the healthcare workforce deliver quality care. We need a media editor to help disseminate all the work -come & join our amazing team. All welcome & you can always become a member! t.co/4C6vVeDuTZ
- Haven’t had a chance to thank @NHS_Lothian geriatric medicine team at Western general for taking me through their #POPS & front door frailty & outpatient services. Really helpful to hear about their challenges but also their successes @gerisoc.bsky.social
