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Emma Sewart @emmasewart.bsky.social · May 22

Very 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

Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · May 22

As part of the @rcoanews.bsky.social #Anaesthesia2025 poster competition, @emmasewart.bsky.social presented work on periop tobacco dependency treatment.

A dedicated team created our free, user-friendly guide for clinicians to help patients quit smoking pre-surgery.

🔗 cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-a...

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · May 6

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

https://buff.ly/oC0VTCW

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · May 6

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...

More than 1m older people in England waited over 12 hours in A&E last year

Royal College of Emergency Medicine says many endured ‘degrading and dehumanising’ waits on trolleys

www.theguardian.com

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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · May 6

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

@jkdhesi.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social @proflizsampson.bsky.social

More than 1m older people in England waited over 12 hours in A&E last year

Royal College of Emergency Medicine says many endured ‘degrading and dehumanising’ waits on trolleys

www.theguardian.com

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 24

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/...

Re: In a healthcare system under increasing pressure, can a palliative care commission drive meaningful change?

www.bmj.com

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 23

@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-...

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 17

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...

BGS responds to announcement of Dr Mumtaz Patel as RCP President | British Geriatrics Society

The Royal College of Physicians (London) has announced the election of Dr Mumtaz Patel as its 123rd President.

www.bgs.org.uk

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 17

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

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 17

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!

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 9

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

Esther Clift @estherclift.bsky.social · Apr 9

A glorious challenge to embrace from @gerisoc.bsky.social @peterhanlon.bsky.social !

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Luca Tiratelli @lucatiratelli.bsky.social · Apr 9

Some 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-...

Integrated Care Board Cuts – What Does It All Mean? | The King's Fund

A seismic shift or a trivial tweak? We asked our policy experts how the cuts to integrated care board running costs might play out in reality.

www.kingsfund.org.uk

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 9

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

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Apr 9

Yesterday, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care met for its ninth oral evidence session, discussing Commissioning and Funding.

Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thanks all. It’s certainly a challenge with multiple social media channels but in exciting news we have a new comms team member who has just started! Of course, we rely on our wider community to share info & resources too, very grateful to you all for disseminating info! @gerisoc.bsky.social

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Holly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · Apr 9

BGS 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

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Holly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · Apr 9

Do 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

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 9

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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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Apr 2

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...

Medical Educators Awards - Results are in | Med Ed Leaders

Find out who were the winners and highly commended recipients of our 2025 Awards

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Mar 25

There 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...

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Mar 26

The 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

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Mar 27

We 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

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Mar 28

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...

BGS publishes report on workforce data for nurses and allied health professionals working in older people’s healthcare | British Geriatrics Society

The BGS has published a new report, The case for more nurses and allied health professionals working in older people’s healthcare. The report collates and analyses information on the number of nurses ...

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Mar 26

Thx Lucy, yes lots of work in this field being delivered through #POPS services around the country & more such services set up. Do get in touch if interested in hearing more. @gerisoc.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social V happy to share resources & published work

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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · Mar 26

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

https://apple.news/AgV5Ei91GR6CYT4c-qpTfYg

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