Frailty Conference
13/06/2025 09:00
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow / Online
6 CPD Approved
Frailty conference is a chance for those involved in the care of older people to discuss the latest updates and learn more from each other.
Please note
We are offering a limited number of student spaces at a reduced rate of £50. Please contact andrea.cumming@rcpsg.ac.uk directly via your university email address to get booked on.
Overview
Frailty Conference is a hybrid event developed in collaboration with the British Geriatrics Society which will bring together internationally renowned experts, from different health care backgrounds. Discussions will focus on caring for older adults in different settings – from community to hospital and with different conditions such as cancer and ACS.
Additionally, topics will include policy and evidence which helps us support older adults to age positively. Frailty; It's everyone's Business.
Watch the video below with clinical leads Dr Kirsty Colquhoun, consultant geriatrician and Professor Terry Quinn, consultant physician in geriatric and stroke medicine, to find out more about the Frailty Conference.
Intended outcomes:
By attending this conference, you’ll be able to:
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Understand how you can support positive ageing – including the British Geriatrics Society’s Frailty Blueprint.
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Support older adults in different settings from nursing homes to unscheduled care.
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Care for older adults with a variety of health conditions.
The conference will also include a keynote lecture from Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England.
The conference programme, which includes details of topics and speakers, is available at the bottom of this page.
To consolidate your learning, we record all sessions and make them available to all registered delegates for up to a month after the conference.
Claiming your CPD:
This conference offers 6 CPD for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available after the conference as well as recordings of any sessions you missed. You can download your digital CPD certificate from your College account.
If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
Who is this conference for?
The Frailty Conference is aimed at all health care professionals (not just geriatricians) who are involved in the care of older adults. This includes:
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Physicians
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Geriatricians
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General physicians
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation practitioners
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Specialist nurses
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Health and social care workers
Poster competition:
We are currently accepting entries for the Frailty Conference poster competition. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and understanding, as well as get an edge for your future career development.
The top submissions will be invited to present their entry as part of the conference with the winner announced at the end. All other accepted abstracts will feature as part of a digital showcase.
Full submission guidelines can be found in the ‘Downloads’ section at the bottom of this page.
To help you structure your abstract, Vice President (Medical), Dr Richard Hull takes you through his top tips. Please refer to this video before starting your submission.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 2 May 2025
Send your submission to Andrea.Cumming@rcpsg.ac.uk using the subject heading: Frailty conference poster competition.
Attending the conference:
This event is hybrid. That means you get the chance to join us both at the College or from the comfort of your own home.
Coming to the College:
For those joining us in Glasgow, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us on our ‘How to get here’ page.
Attending online:
If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the conference.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found on this page.
Ready to book?
Simply hit the ‘Book Now’ button and either create an account or login.
Frailty Conference programme has been developed in collaboration with British Geriatrics Society.
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Downloads
Fees
You could save £105 on this event by becoming a member! Read more about becoming a member here.