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Editor: Kevin Kelleher	March 2004	Index of Articles
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Editorial Column	President's Column	BGS Spring Meeting
There is always a connection, but if the connection has never been made, nobody knows it's there. More >>	With the Spring Meeting 2004 being held in Londonderry, I thought that it might be of interest to give some background on geriatric medicine in Northern Ireland. More >>	A packed and varied scientific programme, liberally laced with traditional Irish entertainment - what are you wating for - book now! More >>
England Council Update	Scotland Council Update	Wales Council Update
The England Council has finally had its first meeting at BGS headquarters, having previously travelled to Scotland, Wales and Hammersmith. More >>	Following the Scottish Parliment elections in June, the Council has written to all MSPs with a view to raising the Society's profile. More >>	The National Service Framework for the Elderly Implemetation Group has now been established at Assembly level. More >>
Abstract Submissions	Presidential Elections	Northumbria University Study
We are pleased to announce that the Society is moving our abstracts submissions onto a streamlined web-based system. More >>	In 2002 the BGS changed its constitution to allow for the President Elect to be nominated and elected by individual ballot. More >>	In a study funded by the DoH, Northumbria University is inviting those who manage services for older people to take part in the study. More >>
EU Geriatrics	Health Care	BGS Strategy
Older people make greater than average use of Europe's health services. More >>	The Hospital Accreditation Programme (HAP) has a proven record in promoting organisational standards in healthcare organisations More >>	A thriving research culture in ageing and clinical geriatric medicine is of key importance to the future strength and influence of the Society. More >>
The BGS Logo	Keele University	Embarking on Research
Who may not use it, who may use it, and under what conditions.... More >>	At a ceremony presided over by Sir David Weatherall, Chancellor of Keele University, the Institute of Ageing was launched on 26 January More >>	One of the best ways of getting involved with research is being in the right place at the right time. More >>
Care Services for Older People	Cerebral Ageing Annual Report	Trainees' Page
Concerns are growing that London could soon be faced with a crisis in care services for older people in the capital, the King's Fund says. More >>	The Cerebral Ageing and Mental Health Special Interest Group has continued to be active, despite the fact that it has not secured sponsorship or other funding. More >>	It has been an eye-opening experience becoming Chair of the Trainees Group. More>>
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