Claire Copeland

Geriatrician. Deputy Medical Director NHS Highland.
British Geriatrics Society Workforce Vice President
Advocate for ageing and health (and sparkly things) 🌟

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

When the BGS's journal Age and Ageing published the Electronic Frailty Index (eFI) in 2016, it was very influential and is used across the NHS to identify frailty within a population.

This has now been made even better with the new and improved eFI2! https://t.co/Xjkq8fmMOT

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

In our latest blog, Dr Claire Copeland, BGS VP Workforce, shares her reflection on the 10 Year Health Plan from a workforce perspective. Read the blog ⬇️
https://t.co/w1xWJ8kS1O

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

For #ChooseGeriatrics week, we're sharing blogs from our members about their career journeys so far and why they chose the specialty.

Fifth-year medical student, Marzieh Ezzati, writes about stepping into the world of geriatrics in our first blog.
https://t.co/BTyTlx0q1W

[Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich]

Myth: Sedatives (like benzos) are mostly helpful in calming delirium.

Fact: Sedatives often worsen delirium. Non-drug approaches (reorientation, hydration, mobility) are first-line treatments.

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Dr Iain Wilkinson, BGS VP Education and Training, has written the latest BGS blog on the importance of two surveys, from @NHSEngland and @RCPhysicians, focused on postgraduate medical training. Have a read of the blog and have your say in the surveys.
https://t.co/mLLhpsrWY1

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Our Frailty elearning course is free to all health and social care professionals and carries 10 CPD credits. If you work with older people living with or at risk of frailty, register now!

https://t.co/pPCw40DEoI

[Claire Copeland @Sparklystar55]

Clarity of vision, reliable data and finance/infrastructure incl workforce is needed for this shift to be fully realised. Accountability for the quality of services is a must
Critically prioritise this area of health & social care and not as an after thought!

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

What can be done differently to make the shift towards primary and community care a reality?

Our call to action is:
1️⃣ Prioritise, be consistent & clear.
2️⃣ Enable & support local innovation.
3️⃣ Focus on changing national financing, rules & culture.

https://t.co/iy0okCwIAn

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

We look forward to welcoming a new @RCPhysicians President after the elections. @JKDhesi writes about the importance of the new President's role in continuing to support the best interests of the workforce and patients, including the ageing population.
https://t.co/5QWOybSBog

[Ajay V Macharouthu @ajjuss]

Persistent Delirium poses a massive diagnostic challenge with important outcomes. Get the diagnosis right .. #WDAD2019 @nhsaaa @Susan_hol1 @macraevic @ScotDelirium @A_MacLullich @Sparklystar55 @iDelirium_Aware @EDA_delirium @AmerDelirium @delirious_dr @dhj_davis

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

After debating the amendment tabled by @danny__kruger, we are pleased the Assisted Dying Bill committee voted to remove 'medical condition' from the definition of terminal illness following BGS concerns the term would include frailty. Read our statement: https://t.co/uk760zBjKT

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

More worrying evidence about the extent of corridor care from @RCPhysicians - we know that older people are likely to face delays in emergency departments and receive care in these environments. We support calls for data on corridor care to be publicly available.

[Claire Copeland @Sparklystar55]

This is devastating news for our doctors who have worked and studied so hard! It's important for non medics to remember that these are still qualified, experienced doctors who have the support/supervision of other senior clinicians. This needs resolved asap! #mrcp #workforce

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

We are very concerned to hear of this major error @MRCPUK which will have a significant impact on affected trainees in the largest specialty, geriatric medicine. We urge those @GeriSoc members to get in touch with us for support.

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

We are very concerned to hear of this major error @MRCPUK which will have a significant impact on affected trainees in the largest specialty, geriatric medicine. We urge those @GeriSoc members to get in touch with us for support.

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Find out how to get the best out of our new website by reading our blog on all the new features and improvements https://t.co/psuIN4Oopr

[Claire Copeland @Sparklystar55]

Chairing the Skye Recruitment Group meeting this morning and hearing all about how the @workonskye event went. I was originally meant to be there supporting so was fantastic to hear how well it went! Evaluation to come 🌟 #workforce #remoteandrural https://t.co/LuaVhlmmWx

[Beth Phillips @MogwaiBeth]

Looking for anaesthetists, geriatricians & physiotherapists to help with our Delphi- trying to understand opinions on the effect of preoperative exercise rehabilitation on postoperative cognition in older patients. Please share. Many thanks in advance! https://t.co/WPN39GQhjr

[American Delirium Society @AmerDelirium]

🌟 Call for Research Abstracts - Deadline Approaching! 🌟

Don't miss your chance to showcase your work at the 2025 American Delirium Society Conference! Submit your abstract for the Thematic Research Sessions by February 28, 2025. Present your research, engage with fellow experts, and compete for a spot for the top five posters in the dedicated session!
Click on the link to submit an abstract!
https://t.co/adzwgVGxxJ
#ADSabstracts
#ADSthematicresearchsnapshots
🗓️ Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Notifications: March 14, 2025
- Early Bird Registration Ends: March 31, 2025

Join us in Nashville for an exciting 3-day conference from June 29–July 1! 🎉

👉 Don't Miss Out - Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
https://t.co/Pewj2RWp9f

Let's shine a spotlight on your impactful research contributions! 🧠✨
#ADS25NASH
#ADSannualconference
#ADSdeliriumresearch
#ADSdeliriumawareness

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

We're pleased to see that the evidence we submitted to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee has been published today. You can read our evidence here: https://t.co/OcwcIyOo2C

@JKDhesi @runnermandoc

[Jugdeep Dhesi @JKDhesi]

@GeriSoc @rebekah_schiff @Sparklystar55 @jupiterhouse1 @geriatricsdoc

[Claire Copeland @Sparklystar55]

How cute are these? 😍
It may be Valentine's but tbh every day is a chance to tell the important people in your life how much you love them 💖
#ValentinesDay #lovecats #love