Miles Witham
@oldertrialsprof.bsky.social
Academic geriatrician; NIHR Newcastle BRC and CRF; BGS vice-president for research. Ageing, Sarcopenia, MLTC, better trials for and with older people, big data and a dash of global health.
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Thank 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
@pops-sup.bsky.social @nhselect.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social @jsmhoughton.bsky.social @lbeishon.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Thank 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
@pops-sup.bsky.social @nhselect.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social @jsmhoughton.bsky.social @lbeishon.bsky.social
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We’d like to introduce Dr Maria Panourgia as the new #NHFD orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect👏
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
January 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
We’d like to introduce Dr Maria Panourgia as the new #NHFD orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect👏
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
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Professor Mumtaz Patel joins @thelancet.com podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce & training. From staff shortages & career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Professor Mumtaz Patel joins @thelancet.com podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce & training. From staff shortages & career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
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🏆Honoured to win the Dorothy Robson prize for #PalliativeMedicine at @hyms.ac.uk for an abstract
-from my #PhD research on #Inequalities in access to #PalliativeCare in lung disease
- thank you ☺️ 🫁
@wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social
@jonathankoffman.bsky.social @flissmurtagh.bsky.social
-from my #PhD research on #Inequalities in access to #PalliativeCare in lung disease
- thank you ☺️ 🫁
@wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social
@jonathankoffman.bsky.social @flissmurtagh.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🏆Honoured to win the Dorothy Robson prize for #PalliativeMedicine at @hyms.ac.uk for an abstract
-from my #PhD research on #Inequalities in access to #PalliativeCare in lung disease
- thank you ☺️ 🫁
@wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social
@jonathankoffman.bsky.social @flissmurtagh.bsky.social
-from my #PhD research on #Inequalities in access to #PalliativeCare in lung disease
- thank you ☺️ 🫁
@wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social
@jonathankoffman.bsky.social @flissmurtagh.bsky.social
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Proud supervisor moment! Our PhD student Florence Gerakios won Best Oral Presentation at the 20th European Delirium Association Conference!
Her talk on delirium phenomenology + subtypes in Parkinson’s (DELIRIUM-PD) was outstanding. Well deserved!
#Delirium #Parkinsons
@nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
Her talk on delirium phenomenology + subtypes in Parkinson’s (DELIRIUM-PD) was outstanding. Well deserved!
#Delirium #Parkinsons
@nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Proud supervisor moment! Our PhD student Florence Gerakios won Best Oral Presentation at the 20th European Delirium Association Conference!
Her talk on delirium phenomenology + subtypes in Parkinson’s (DELIRIUM-PD) was outstanding. Well deserved!
#Delirium #Parkinsons
@nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
Her talk on delirium phenomenology + subtypes in Parkinson’s (DELIRIUM-PD) was outstanding. Well deserved!
#Delirium #Parkinsons
@nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
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Liz Orton introduces FLEXI study about implementation of FAME - physical activity programme for #olderpeople @gerisoc #bgsconf @arc-em
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Liz Orton introduces FLEXI study about implementation of FAME - physical activity programme for #olderpeople @gerisoc #bgsconf @arc-em
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Ruth McCullagh presents implementation of falls prevention (FAME) across Ireland - different levels of co-design; define strategic implementation, meso-level codesign & local micro-codesign #bgsconf @gerisoc.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Ruth McCullagh presents implementation of falls prevention (FAME) across Ireland - different levels of co-design; define strategic implementation, meso-level codesign & local micro-codesign #bgsconf @gerisoc.bsky.social
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Cathal 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
@jkdhesi.bsky.social president of @gerisoc.bsky.social tilda.tcd.ie
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Cathal 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
@jkdhesi.bsky.social president of @gerisoc.bsky.social tilda.tcd.ie
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Delighted to share details of @nihr.bsky.social James Lind Alliance research priority setting survey for delirium. For completion by UK health/social professionals and those with personal experience of delirium.
Complete the survey and have your say. More details 👇
www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...
Complete the survey and have your say. More details 👇
www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...
A Delirium (UK) James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership - Wolfson Institute of Population Health
www.qmul.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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📰Weekend read!
BSRA & Dutch Society for Research on Ageing sign collaboration agreement of
1. Mutural speaker exchange
2. Reciprocal meeting benefits
3. Joint policy work
4. Joint initiatives
5. Future plans, watch this space...
Read more - bsra.org.uk/dusra-collab...
BSRA & Dutch Society for Research on Ageing sign collaboration agreement of
1. Mutural speaker exchange
2. Reciprocal meeting benefits
3. Joint policy work
4. Joint initiatives
5. Future plans, watch this space...
Read more - bsra.org.uk/dusra-collab...
Dutch Society for Research on Ageing and BSRA sign collaboration agreement - BSRA
Speaking at the launch of this collaboration between the British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) and the Dutch Society for Research on Ageing (DuSRA), leaders from both societies outlined their ...
bsra.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
📰Weekend read!
BSRA & Dutch Society for Research on Ageing sign collaboration agreement of
1. Mutural speaker exchange
2. Reciprocal meeting benefits
3. Joint policy work
4. Joint initiatives
5. Future plans, watch this space...
Read more - bsra.org.uk/dusra-collab...
BSRA & Dutch Society for Research on Ageing sign collaboration agreement of
1. Mutural speaker exchange
2. Reciprocal meeting benefits
3. Joint policy work
4. Joint initiatives
5. Future plans, watch this space...
Read more - bsra.org.uk/dusra-collab...
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Glad I had a read before recycling!
Some great articles in latest issue of @gerisoc.bsky.social Agenda on research including older people.
Some great articles in latest issue of @gerisoc.bsky.social Agenda on research including older people.
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Glad I had a read before recycling!
Some great articles in latest issue of @gerisoc.bsky.social Agenda on research including older people.
Some great articles in latest issue of @gerisoc.bsky.social Agenda on research including older people.
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Through the purple door today for BGS Trustees Board meeting. @gerisoc.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Through the purple door today for BGS Trustees Board meeting. @gerisoc.bsky.social
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Our #ResearchCapacity Development Lead, Dr Catherine Dotchin, and her colleague Dr John Steer delivered an interactive and well-received session to F2 doctors recently, showcasing opportunities to get involved in #research.
October 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our #ResearchCapacity Development Lead, Dr Catherine Dotchin, and her colleague Dr John Steer delivered an interactive and well-received session to F2 doctors recently, showcasing opportunities to get involved in #research.
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Fantastic to see the September issue of the @gerisoc.bsky.social magazine shining a spotlight on #research! It looks at #clinicaltrials for older people, mentions several aspects of our group’s work, and includes pieces co-authored by our very own @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social and Dr Claire McDonald
October 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Fantastic to see the September issue of the @gerisoc.bsky.social magazine shining a spotlight on #research! It looks at #clinicaltrials for older people, mentions several aspects of our group’s work, and includes pieces co-authored by our very own @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social and Dr Claire McDonald
Interested in improving how we can improve delivery of resistance exercise for older people with sarcopenia or frailty? Come and hear from some of the teams who participated in BEPOP wave 2!
Wave 2 of BEPOP, including 28 UK-based teams, recently completed and this webinar provides an opportunity to reflect as a community on successes and to hear from some of the participating teams on how they improved practice.
Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave2
Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave2
October 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Interested in improving how we can improve delivery of resistance exercise for older people with sarcopenia or frailty? Come and hear from some of the teams who participated in BEPOP wave 2!
📣 Calling clinicians and academics with knowledge and experience of #resistancetraining as an intervention 📣
The #NIHR MLTC Cross NIHR-Collaboration are exploring interventions for people with #MLTC and need your help.
The survey should take around 7-10 minutes to complete - lnkd.in/giUXUp43
The #NIHR MLTC Cross NIHR-Collaboration are exploring interventions for people with #MLTC and need your help.
The survey should take around 7-10 minutes to complete - lnkd.in/giUXUp43
September 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Read our five recommendations for funders of ageing-related research, based on our landscape report, on the @gerisoc.bsky.social blog: www.bgs.org.uk/five-recomme...
#FundingForAgeingWell #AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingForAgeingWell #AgeingRelatedResearch
Five recommendations for funders of ageing-related research | British Geriatrics Society
www.bgs.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Read our five recommendations for funders of ageing-related research, based on our landscape report, on the @gerisoc.bsky.social blog: www.bgs.org.uk/five-recomme...
#FundingForAgeingWell #AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingForAgeingWell #AgeingRelatedResearch
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I’m recruiting a Qualitative Research Associate to join our TraPCAf team at Newcastle University - full time fixed term until 31.08.26 - further info available at jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... - please share and get in touch with any questions!
Qualitative Research Associate
Qualitative Research Associate
jobs.ncl.ac.uk
September 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’m recruiting a Qualitative Research Associate to join our TraPCAf team at Newcastle University - full time fixed term until 31.08.26 - further info available at jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... - please share and get in touch with any questions!
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Great to see this out and thank you to all the sites participating in BEPOP! Wave 3 data collection nearly ready to start... @newcastleage.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Great to see this out and thank you to all the sites participating in BEPOP! Wave 3 data collection nearly ready to start... @newcastleage.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
@donnawakefield.bsky.social any ideas?
EOL Bluesky hive mind - does anyone in UK have a good EOL care dashboard to help improve care?
July 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
@donnawakefield.bsky.social any ideas?
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Many thanks to contributions from all authors and others who provided valuable feedback on drafts. @amergeriatrics.bsky.social #geriatrics #DEImatters
JAGS Remains Committed to Scientific Principles That Support Better Health and Function for All Older Adults: Disparities, Diversity in Research, and Respectful Discourse. #geriatrics @alexsmithmd.bsky.social
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July 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Many thanks to contributions from all authors and others who provided valuable feedback on drafts. @amergeriatrics.bsky.social #geriatrics #DEImatters
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June 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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@oldertrialsprof.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social
this aligns with some of the things we were talking about earlier
this aligns with some of the things we were talking about earlier
💡 Research strengthens practice. It drives real improvements for people, patients & policy.
This plan lays foundations for better, evidence-informed care across Wales.
🔗 www.gov.wales/improving-re...
@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social 🏥🧠
This plan lays foundations for better, evidence-informed care across Wales.
🔗 www.gov.wales/improving-re...
@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social 🏥🧠
Improving research skills for nursing, midwifery and allied health professions | GOV.WALES
A strategic action plan for building research capability for health professionals in Wales.
www.gov.wales
June 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@oldertrialsprof.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social
this aligns with some of the things we were talking about earlier
this aligns with some of the things we were talking about earlier