British Geriatrics Society
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is the professional body of specialists in the health care of older people in the United Kingdom. Membership is drawn from doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, scientists and others practicing geriatric medicine and with a particular interest in the care of older people and the promotion of better health in old age. It has over 2,750 members worldwide and is the only society in the UK which draws together experts from all the relevant disciplines in the field. The current president is Professor Paul Knight.