BGSMDS

News updates from members of the British Geriatrics Society Movement Disorder Section - opinions expressed are those of the authors not the BGS

[Fiona Lindop MBE @FionaLindop]

Iain Wilkinson delivers the final presentation of the day! @BGSMDS @ParkinsonsUK #BGSconf

[Livewell Southwest Parkinson’s Nurse Service @plymouthPDnurse]

Thrilled that our Home Based Care Pathway won Best poster award at @BGSMDS. The PD Team in Plymouth felt strongly that this would only work if people with Parkinson’s were partners in this re-design. @ParkinsonsHBCP @UHP_Parkinsons @livewellsw #corevalues

[Sarah Mistry @SarahMistryBGS]

Possible openers for an advance care plan or ( better name?) future care plan conversation @BGSMDS @GeriSoc #BGSConf

[Fiona Lindop MBE @FionaLindop]

@janerprice1 presenting a really interesting and entertaining session on “my life, my wishes” @BGSMDS #BGSconf @ParkinsonsEN @PDNSA

[Fiona Lindop MBE @FionaLindop]

@Lisaa_Brown @UHDBTrust up next @BGSMDS #BGSconf presenting on patients with Parkinson’s with PEG feeding

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

We're thrilled to be at BritMODIS 2020 today in Birmingham. If you're unable to attend, make sure you follow #BGSConf for all the updates and highlights of the day, including the launch of UK Parkinson's 2019 Audit results! @BGSMDS @GeriSoc @theRCOT @RCSLT @thecsp @theABN_Info

[Fiona Lindop MBE @FionaLindop]

Excellent presentation from Ed Richfield as he starts the #BGSconf giving us much to consider and a real challenge to@improve delivery of advanced care planning @ParkinsonsEN @BGSMDS

[BGSMDS @BGSMDS]

Excited for BritMODIS2020 today! Follow us using #britmodis

[BGSMDS @BGSMDS]

We are recruiting trainee reps! Join our national committee to influence our work and improve the care of older people with Parkinson's. Open to Geriatricians in training (BGS members). Submit your expression of interest (max 250 words) to [email protected] by 08/01/2019.

[BGSMDS @BGSMDS]

Thank you Jonny. Such an important message.
#TeamParkinsons #GetItOnTime

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Jonny Acheson recorded this message for #G4J19 delegates, but it applies right across the #NHS & #care sector. Watch. Join #TeamParkinsons. Retweet!
https://t.co/5m2LPcisn0 @TeamParkinsons #bluebrain @BGSMDS @PDNSA @YoungGeris @ABNTrainees @theABN_Info @thecsp @RCSLT @theRCOT

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

BritMODIS 2020, presented by @BGSMDS and @PDNSA, in association with the Excellence Network, is happening on 31 January. Delegate places are available now, and abstract submissions are being accepted until 1 January. Why not start the new year by showcasing your work?

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Newyddion da! A first all #Wales #Parkinsons Excellence Network meeting is taking place on 23 January in #Cardiff.
Find out more and book your place https://t.co/vy6WrIe3bV
@PDNSA @CSPWales @BGSMDS @theABN_Info @RCOT_NP @RCSLTWales

[Emily Henderson @DrEmHenderson]

It has been an absolute pleasure being Chair of @BGSMDS b/c of these brilliant ppl. I leave it in capable hands and look fwd to continuing with many exciting initiatives in #Parkinsons #research #qualityimprovement #care in #ageing @DunnFionnuala @KMTorsney @VictoriaHaunton

[Neurology Academy @TheNeuroAcademy]

Superb turn out for 37F PD MasterClass in Sheffield. 2 days of education from top KOLs in Parkinson’s. #PD37F @ACNRjournal @BGSMDS @PDNSA @YoungGeris

[PODREFONLY @PODREFONLY]

Doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals are all needed as case reviewers for NCEPOD’s Dysphagia in People with Parkinson’s Disease study https://t.co/m9XoeEmWVx #Dysphagia #Parkinsons

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Arrivals for pre-conference meetings enjoy lunch: @BGSMDS
research discussion; Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Pharmacist
Network; Tracking Parkinson’s investigator meeting; @PDNSA
meeting; Exercise Hub; Service User meeting. #ParkinsonsExcellence

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Registrations are open for the 2019 UK Parkinson's Audit! Register by 31 March to complete the audit from 1 May to 30 September. #Elderlycare, #neurology, #physiotherapy, #occupationaltherapy and #speechandlanguagetherapy services can take part: https://t.co/XAd9Yl0TwA

[BGSMDS @BGSMDS]

Telemedicine is already in use in some remote parts of the UK. Could we make more use of it support people w Parkinson’s that are housebound or in care homes?

[MDS @movedisorder]

Telemedicine in Your Movement Disorders Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide. https://t.co/0eT1OkoV4Z

[Fiona Lindop MBE @FionaLindop]

Great talk and can’t emphasise enough how important initial early referral to physiotherapy is for individual advice

[BGSMDS @BGSMDS]

Thank you to all our speakers and delegates. Next year we join up with our colleagues in @theABN_Info and @PDNSA for #BritMoDis20 - see you there #MDOP19 #BGSMDS