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The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which brings together clinicians and patients to advance nutritional care in the UK.
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📢 Our National Malnutrition Screening Survey is now live!
By taking part before the end of the year, you’ll help us gather vital data to understand malnutrition across the UK - who is most at risk and how nutritional care is being managed.
Take part: bit.ly/4obqhK0
By taking part before the end of the year, you’ll help us gather vital data to understand malnutrition across the UK - who is most at risk and how nutritional care is being managed.
Take part: bit.ly/4obqhK0
Before the festive season takes over, take a moment to contribute to BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey.
We’re keen to learn about malnutrition risk and your screening data in health or social care settings.
➡️ bit.ly/3LrKZY0
We’re keen to learn about malnutrition risk and your screening data in health or social care settings.
➡️ bit.ly/3LrKZY0
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Before the festive season takes over, take a moment to contribute to BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey.
We’re keen to learn about malnutrition risk and your screening data in health or social care settings.
➡️ bit.ly/3LrKZY0
We’re keen to learn about malnutrition risk and your screening data in health or social care settings.
➡️ bit.ly/3LrKZY0
📊 We need your insights!
BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey is open until the end of the year. Share how you screen for malnutrition and help us understand prevalence across the UK.
Why not complete it now? bit.ly/3LrKZY0
BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey is open until the end of the year. Share how you screen for malnutrition and help us understand prevalence across the UK.
Why not complete it now? bit.ly/3LrKZY0
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📊 We need your insights!
BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey is open until the end of the year. Share how you screen for malnutrition and help us understand prevalence across the UK.
Why not complete it now? bit.ly/3LrKZY0
BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey is open until the end of the year. Share how you screen for malnutrition and help us understand prevalence across the UK.
Why not complete it now? bit.ly/3LrKZY0
The deadline for the BAPEN UK Nutrition Team Workforce Survey is nearly here!
If your regional representative has shared the link, please take the opportunity to tell us about your nutrition team.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3Kc9hFt
If your regional representative has shared the link, please take the opportunity to tell us about your nutrition team.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3Kc9hFt
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The deadline for the BAPEN UK Nutrition Team Workforce Survey is nearly here!
If your regional representative has shared the link, please take the opportunity to tell us about your nutrition team.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3Kc9hFt
If your regional representative has shared the link, please take the opportunity to tell us about your nutrition team.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3Kc9hFt
Did you miss last month’s webinar? Good news – you can now watch the recorded version via the Members section of the BAPEN website: bit.ly/4mXk3g6
Not a member? You can also pay to access past webinars, but remember that live attendance is free for all.
Not a member? You can also pay to access past webinars, but remember that live attendance is free for all.
November 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Did you miss last month’s webinar? Good news – you can now watch the recorded version via the Members section of the BAPEN website: bit.ly/4mXk3g6
Not a member? You can also pay to access past webinars, but remember that live attendance is free for all.
Not a member? You can also pay to access past webinars, but remember that live attendance is free for all.
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with our workforce survey. Your insight is essential to building an accurate picture of the UK’s nutrition workforce.
If you’ve received the survey from your regional representative, please take a moment to complete it.
If you’ve received the survey from your regional representative, please take a moment to complete it.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with our workforce survey. Your insight is essential to building an accurate picture of the UK’s nutrition workforce.
If you’ve received the survey from your regional representative, please take a moment to complete it.
If you’ve received the survey from your regional representative, please take a moment to complete it.
BAPEN has published a new report on Environmental Sustainability in the UK Home Enterally Tube Fed Population.
While clinical guidelines exist for safe administration, the environmental impact of HETF requires greater attention.
Access the full report ⬇️ bit.ly/4rALTCv
While clinical guidelines exist for safe administration, the environmental impact of HETF requires greater attention.
Access the full report ⬇️ bit.ly/4rALTCv
BAPEN Publishes New Report on Environmental Sustainability in Home Enteral Tube Feeding | BAPEN
BAPEN is pleased to announce the publication of a new report: Environmental Sustainability in the UK Home Enterally Tube Fed Population. This report presents fi
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
BAPEN has published a new report on Environmental Sustainability in the UK Home Enterally Tube Fed Population.
While clinical guidelines exist for safe administration, the environmental impact of HETF requires greater attention.
Access the full report ⬇️ bit.ly/4rALTCv
While clinical guidelines exist for safe administration, the environmental impact of HETF requires greater attention.
Access the full report ⬇️ bit.ly/4rALTCv
Take part in the Nutrition Screening Survey this weekend to help us better understand the demands facing nutrition teams across the UK.
With more responses, our understanding of malnutrition in the UK improves. Enter here: bit.ly/3LrKZY0
With more responses, our understanding of malnutrition in the UK improves. Enter here: bit.ly/3LrKZY0
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Take part in the Nutrition Screening Survey this weekend to help us better understand the demands facing nutrition teams across the UK.
With more responses, our understanding of malnutrition in the UK improves. Enter here: bit.ly/3LrKZY0
With more responses, our understanding of malnutrition in the UK improves. Enter here: bit.ly/3LrKZY0
As #UKMAW2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible highlights from this week - and we want to hear from you!
Who are your #NutritionSuperheroes? Share someone who’s gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding nutritional care in your team, service, or Trust.
Who are your #NutritionSuperheroes? Share someone who’s gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding nutritional care in your team, service, or Trust.
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
As #UKMAW2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible highlights from this week - and we want to hear from you!
Who are your #NutritionSuperheroes? Share someone who’s gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding nutritional care in your team, service, or Trust.
Who are your #NutritionSuperheroes? Share someone who’s gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding nutritional care in your team, service, or Trust.
Every hospital, community, or care setting interaction is an opportunity to identify risks from each and every person who interacts with someone - pharmacists, nurses, AHPs, GPs, social care, dentists, doctors, and so on.
This #UKMAW2025, remember that #EveryContactCounts.
This #UKMAW2025, remember that #EveryContactCounts.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Every hospital, community, or care setting interaction is an opportunity to identify risks from each and every person who interacts with someone - pharmacists, nurses, AHPs, GPs, social care, dentists, doctors, and so on.
This #UKMAW2025, remember that #EveryContactCounts.
This #UKMAW2025, remember that #EveryContactCounts.
For those at risk of malnutrition, #EveryContactCounts - from screening to ongoing nutrition management.
We’re shining a spotlight on the many roles across health and social care that make a difference. Together, we can make a difference.
📽️ bit.ly/4n3oMe
We’re shining a spotlight on the many roles across health and social care that make a difference. Together, we can make a difference.
📽️ bit.ly/4n3oMe
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
For those at risk of malnutrition, #EveryContactCounts - from screening to ongoing nutrition management.
We’re shining a spotlight on the many roles across health and social care that make a difference. Together, we can make a difference.
📽️ bit.ly/4n3oMe
We’re shining a spotlight on the many roles across health and social care that make a difference. Together, we can make a difference.
📽️ bit.ly/4n3oMe
Hydration is a vital part of good nutrition - and healthcare professionals play a critical role in getting it right. Good hydration supports better outcomes and recovery.
Let’s continue to champion awareness and action on hydration across all care settings.
Let’s continue to champion awareness and action on hydration across all care settings.
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hydration is a vital part of good nutrition - and healthcare professionals play a critical role in getting it right. Good hydration supports better outcomes and recovery.
Let’s continue to champion awareness and action on hydration across all care settings.
Let’s continue to champion awareness and action on hydration across all care settings.
💬 Dysphagia makes swallowing difficult and raises dehydration risk. Early recognition and tailored hydration strategies are essential for patient safety and wellbeing.
Find practical guidance via the Malnutrition Pathway: bit.ly/47PDwtF
#UKMAW2025 #ThirstyThursday
Find practical guidance via the Malnutrition Pathway: bit.ly/47PDwtF
#UKMAW2025 #ThirstyThursday
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
💬 Dysphagia makes swallowing difficult and raises dehydration risk. Early recognition and tailored hydration strategies are essential for patient safety and wellbeing.
Find practical guidance via the Malnutrition Pathway: bit.ly/47PDwtF
#UKMAW2025 #ThirstyThursday
Find practical guidance via the Malnutrition Pathway: bit.ly/47PDwtF
#UKMAW2025 #ThirstyThursday
💧 Welcome to #ThirstyThursday!
Hydration is critical for supporting recovery from illness, reducing risk of falls, confusion and hospital admissions, and plays a key role in preventing malnutrition.
Keep an eye out for hydration guidance throughout the day!
Hydration is critical for supporting recovery from illness, reducing risk of falls, confusion and hospital admissions, and plays a key role in preventing malnutrition.
Keep an eye out for hydration guidance throughout the day!
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
💧 Welcome to #ThirstyThursday!
Hydration is critical for supporting recovery from illness, reducing risk of falls, confusion and hospital admissions, and plays a key role in preventing malnutrition.
Keep an eye out for hydration guidance throughout the day!
Hydration is critical for supporting recovery from illness, reducing risk of falls, confusion and hospital admissions, and plays a key role in preventing malnutrition.
Keep an eye out for hydration guidance throughout the day!
Have you taken part in BAPEN’s National Screening Survey?
Your data helps improve understanding of malnutrition prevalence and nutritional care across the UK.
Contribute via the link following link ➡️ bit.ly/4obqhK0
#UKMAW2025 #ScreeningSurvey
Your data helps improve understanding of malnutrition prevalence and nutritional care across the UK.
Contribute via the link following link ➡️ bit.ly/4obqhK0
#UKMAW2025 #ScreeningSurvey
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Have you taken part in BAPEN’s National Screening Survey?
Your data helps improve understanding of malnutrition prevalence and nutritional care across the UK.
Contribute via the link following link ➡️ bit.ly/4obqhK0
#UKMAW2025 #ScreeningSurvey
Your data helps improve understanding of malnutrition prevalence and nutritional care across the UK.
Contribute via the link following link ➡️ bit.ly/4obqhK0
#UKMAW2025 #ScreeningSurvey
Join us for today’s #UKMAW2025 Virtual Learning Event in 45 mins.
Hear from expert speakers on improving nutritional care during and after hospital discharge.
Joining details ➡️ bit.ly/47VsDXe #LearningEvent
Hear from expert speakers on improving nutritional care during and after hospital discharge.
Joining details ➡️ bit.ly/47VsDXe #LearningEvent
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for today’s #UKMAW2025 Virtual Learning Event in 45 mins.
Hear from expert speakers on improving nutritional care during and after hospital discharge.
Joining details ➡️ bit.ly/47VsDXe #LearningEvent
Hear from expert speakers on improving nutritional care during and after hospital discharge.
Joining details ➡️ bit.ly/47VsDXe #LearningEvent
Leaving hospital can be a vulnerable time for patients. Today we’re spotlighting Hospital Discharge - a key step in ensuring continuity of nutritional care.
Stay tuned for practical resources and guidance to support good nutrition and effective discharge planning. #UKMAW2025
Stay tuned for practical resources and guidance to support good nutrition and effective discharge planning. #UKMAW2025
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Leaving hospital can be a vulnerable time for patients. Today we’re spotlighting Hospital Discharge - a key step in ensuring continuity of nutritional care.
Stay tuned for practical resources and guidance to support good nutrition and effective discharge planning. #UKMAW2025
Stay tuned for practical resources and guidance to support good nutrition and effective discharge planning. #UKMAW2025
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It's #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek
Our Dietetic Apprentices and Students want to tell you how to identify the risk of dehydration, what counts towards fluid intake and the recommendations.
#UKMAW2025
Our Dietetic Apprentices and Students want to tell you how to identify the risk of dehydration, what counts towards fluid intake and the recommendations.
#UKMAW2025
November 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
It's #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek
Our Dietetic Apprentices and Students want to tell you how to identify the risk of dehydration, what counts towards fluid intake and the recommendations.
#UKMAW2025
Our Dietetic Apprentices and Students want to tell you how to identify the risk of dehydration, what counts towards fluid intake and the recommendations.
#UKMAW2025
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#ChallengesTuesday & Solutions
Small changes can boost the nutritional content of everyday foods.
Chris made these three changes and added 1089kcal and 59.3g protein to help halt their weight loss.
#MAW2025 #MKUH
Small changes can boost the nutritional content of everyday foods.
Chris made these three changes and added 1089kcal and 59.3g protein to help halt their weight loss.
#MAW2025 #MKUH
November 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
#ChallengesTuesday & Solutions
Small changes can boost the nutritional content of everyday foods.
Chris made these three changes and added 1089kcal and 59.3g protein to help halt their weight loss.
#MAW2025 #MKUH
Small changes can boost the nutritional content of everyday foods.
Chris made these three changes and added 1089kcal and 59.3g protein to help halt their weight loss.
#MAW2025 #MKUH
Did you know just 47% of health & care professionals feel confident identifying & treating older people at risk of malnutrition?
Today's #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions theme is a chance to share ideas and tips to help!
Download a selfie card to take part: bit.ly/43DD6VF
Today's #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions theme is a chance to share ideas and tips to help!
Download a selfie card to take part: bit.ly/43DD6VF
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Did you know just 47% of health & care professionals feel confident identifying & treating older people at risk of malnutrition?
Today's #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions theme is a chance to share ideas and tips to help!
Download a selfie card to take part: bit.ly/43DD6VF
Today's #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions theme is a chance to share ideas and tips to help!
Download a selfie card to take part: bit.ly/43DD6VF
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This week is UK Malnutrition Awareness Week. Search for articles and books on malnutrition to improve your understanding and help raise awareness.
🔍 https://bit.ly/4nV9hra
#UKMAW2025
🔍 https://bit.ly/4nV9hra
#UKMAW2025
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This week is UK Malnutrition Awareness Week. Search for articles and books on malnutrition to improve your understanding and help raise awareness.
🔍 https://bit.ly/4nV9hra
#UKMAW2025
🔍 https://bit.ly/4nV9hra
#UKMAW2025
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On Wednesday 19th November, Helen Baxter of The 25% ME Group will be presenting at the #UKMAW2025 learning event organised by @malnutritiontf.bsky.social. She will be talking about #ME, nutrition, and NICE guidance.
#EndMalnutritionInME
www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/ukmaw2025-le...
#EndMalnutritionInME
www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/ukmaw2025-le...
www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On Wednesday 19th November, Helen Baxter of The 25% ME Group will be presenting at the #UKMAW2025 learning event organised by @malnutritiontf.bsky.social. She will be talking about #ME, nutrition, and NICE guidance.
#EndMalnutritionInME
www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/ukmaw2025-le...
#EndMalnutritionInME
www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/ukmaw2025-le...
Today we're focusing on #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions as part of #UKMAW2025.
Download a selfie card from bit.ly/43DD6VF and share a picture explaining any challenges faced by you or your team in delivering nutritional care, as well as any tips or ideas for overcoming them!
Download a selfie card from bit.ly/43DD6VF and share a picture explaining any challenges faced by you or your team in delivering nutritional care, as well as any tips or ideas for overcoming them!
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we're focusing on #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions as part of #UKMAW2025.
Download a selfie card from bit.ly/43DD6VF and share a picture explaining any challenges faced by you or your team in delivering nutritional care, as well as any tips or ideas for overcoming them!
Download a selfie card from bit.ly/43DD6VF and share a picture explaining any challenges faced by you or your team in delivering nutritional care, as well as any tips or ideas for overcoming them!
📢 Our National Malnutrition Screening Survey is now live!
By taking part before the end of the year, you’ll help us gather vital data to understand malnutrition across the UK - who is most at risk and how nutritional care is being managed.
Take part: bit.ly/4obqhK0
By taking part before the end of the year, you’ll help us gather vital data to understand malnutrition across the UK - who is most at risk and how nutritional care is being managed.
Take part: bit.ly/4obqhK0
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📢 Our National Malnutrition Screening Survey is now live!
By taking part before the end of the year, you’ll help us gather vital data to understand malnutrition across the UK - who is most at risk and how nutritional care is being managed.
Take part: bit.ly/4obqhK0
By taking part before the end of the year, you’ll help us gather vital data to understand malnutrition across the UK - who is most at risk and how nutritional care is being managed.
Take part: bit.ly/4obqhK0
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We are supporting @bapen.bsky.social #UKMAW2025!
We'll share resources & information about the risks of malnutrition for people with #MND and how to manage them
Help spread the word and raise awareness!
We'll share resources & information about the risks of malnutrition for people with #MND and how to manage them
Help spread the word and raise awareness!
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We are supporting @bapen.bsky.social #UKMAW2025!
We'll share resources & information about the risks of malnutrition for people with #MND and how to manage them
Help spread the word and raise awareness!
We'll share resources & information about the risks of malnutrition for people with #MND and how to manage them
Help spread the word and raise awareness!
Malnutrition screening is quick and simple - helping teams spot risk and tailor nutrition care plans. It's important to remember that screening should be repeated, especially for those identified as at risk or moving between care settings.
Help us spread the word this #UKMAW2025
Help us spread the word this #UKMAW2025
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Malnutrition screening is quick and simple - helping teams spot risk and tailor nutrition care plans. It's important to remember that screening should be repeated, especially for those identified as at risk or moving between care settings.
Help us spread the word this #UKMAW2025
Help us spread the word this #UKMAW2025