Dan Rogers
@leicdan.bsky.social
Gastroenterologist and Intestinal Failure Physician. Interested in nutrition, malnutrition, prison healthcare, wildlife and gardening. Previous @bapen.bsky.social Secretary and Trustee.
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Dan Rogers
@leicdan.bsky.social
· Jan 11
This is the final slide in most of my teaching presentations.
Nutrition is important, and should be on the radar of all healthcare professionals. Without it your patient won't get better.
#Nutrition #Malnutrition #BAPEN
Nutrition is important, and should be on the radar of all healthcare professionals. Without it your patient won't get better.
#Nutrition #Malnutrition #BAPEN
Dear Prime Minister, I’d say that it is pretty reckless to ignore the science that airborne protections are needed during a flu outbreak yet the government are doing exactly that
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'reckless', says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Dear Prime Minister, I’d say that it is pretty reckless to ignore the science that airborne protections are needed during a flu outbreak yet the government are doing exactly that
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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📊 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
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A few doctors striking for a few days will not be what causes the collapse of the NHS.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
December 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A few doctors striking for a few days will not be what causes the collapse of the NHS.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
Snowdrops a good 2 weeks earlier than usual in my bit of Leicestershire @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social #Gardening #Winter #SignsOfSpring
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Snowdrops a good 2 weeks earlier than usual in my bit of Leicestershire @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social #Gardening #Winter #SignsOfSpring
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In @thetimes.com, we’ve warned that the #NHS will continue to lose talented early-career doctors unless urgent action is taken to fix training bottlenecks.
👉Competition ratios, limited training posts & inflexible pathways are driving growing frustration: ow.ly/BCPb50XGk3O
👉Competition ratios, limited training posts & inflexible pathways are driving growing frustration: ow.ly/BCPb50XGk3O
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In @thetimes.com, we’ve warned that the #NHS will continue to lose talented early-career doctors unless urgent action is taken to fix training bottlenecks.
👉Competition ratios, limited training posts & inflexible pathways are driving growing frustration: ow.ly/BCPb50XGk3O
👉Competition ratios, limited training posts & inflexible pathways are driving growing frustration: ow.ly/BCPb50XGk3O
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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
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I suspect this article framing is a way to criticise the upcoming doctors' strikes.
The real cause for alarm for me is that the NHS is going into this winter stressed and stretched *yet again*.
We should have a health system that can cope much better with winter pressures and we just don’t. 7/8
The real cause for alarm for me is that the NHS is going into this winter stressed and stretched *yet again*.
We should have a health system that can cope much better with winter pressures and we just don’t. 7/8
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I suspect this article framing is a way to criticise the upcoming doctors' strikes.
The real cause for alarm for me is that the NHS is going into this winter stressed and stretched *yet again*.
We should have a health system that can cope much better with winter pressures and we just don’t. 7/8
The real cause for alarm for me is that the NHS is going into this winter stressed and stretched *yet again*.
We should have a health system that can cope much better with winter pressures and we just don’t. 7/8
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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
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When someone returns home from hospital, small signs say a lot about recovery.
Are they eating & drinking enough?
Have they lost weight or interest in food?
Are they able to shop, cook & prepare meals?
Find out how to spot the signs early: https://bit.ly/4icvkIv
#UKMAW2025
Are they eating & drinking enough?
Have they lost weight or interest in food?
Are they able to shop, cook & prepare meals?
Find out how to spot the signs early: https://bit.ly/4icvkIv
#UKMAW2025
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
When someone returns home from hospital, small signs say a lot about recovery.
Are they eating & drinking enough?
Have they lost weight or interest in food?
Are they able to shop, cook & prepare meals?
Find out how to spot the signs early: https://bit.ly/4icvkIv
#UKMAW2025
Are they eating & drinking enough?
Have they lost weight or interest in food?
Are they able to shop, cook & prepare meals?
Find out how to spot the signs early: https://bit.ly/4icvkIv
#UKMAW2025
Malnutrition and nutritional assessment is everyone’s business and all clinical and social care staff should be Asking, Looking and Listening 👇 #UKMAW2025
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 5:13 PM
Malnutrition and nutritional assessment is everyone’s business and all clinical and social care staff should be Asking, Looking and Listening 👇 #UKMAW2025
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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
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💬 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
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I'm conducting research for my prof doc at the Uni of Salford. I'm interested to hear from UK-based healthcare staff who've authored #systematicreviews with or without collaborating with librarians and info professionals. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/re...
#medsky #research #Health
#medsky #research #Health
Researcher version: Librarian Contribution to Systematic Reviews
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I'm conducting research for my prof doc at the Uni of Salford. I'm interested to hear from UK-based healthcare staff who've authored #systematicreviews with or without collaborating with librarians and info professionals. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/re...
#medsky #research #Health
#medsky #research #Health
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Today’s #UKMAW2025 theme: #HospitalDischarge
Our State of the Nation report shows how good and clear communication directing people to next steps following discharge and signposting to further support and services all reduce readmissions.
Read more: bit.ly/3JlWwYx
Our State of the Nation report shows how good and clear communication directing people to next steps following discharge and signposting to further support and services all reduce readmissions.
Read more: bit.ly/3JlWwYx
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November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Today’s #UKMAW2025 theme: #HospitalDischarge
Our State of the Nation report shows how good and clear communication directing people to next steps following discharge and signposting to further support and services all reduce readmissions.
Read more: bit.ly/3JlWwYx
Our State of the Nation report shows how good and clear communication directing people to next steps following discharge and signposting to further support and services all reduce readmissions.
Read more: bit.ly/3JlWwYx
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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
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It's day two of #UKMAW2025!
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 challenges and tips to help
🔗 bit.ly/43DD6VF
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 challenges and tips to help
🔗 bit.ly/43DD6VF
#UKMAW2025 Supporting Documents | Malnutrition Task Force
The following images (PNG file format) and documents (PDF) are available for your use in supporting #UKMAW2025.Remember, there are other MTF resources for you including:
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November 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It's day two of #UKMAW2025!
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 challenges and tips to help
🔗 bit.ly/43DD6VF
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 challenges and tips to help
🔗 bit.ly/43DD6VF
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We have developed an animation that explains how to use tools to help start conversations about eating well in later life, to help identify whether someone is at risk of undernutrition, and promote self-screening of older people in the community.
Watch now bit.ly/3WnG7FM
Watch now bit.ly/3WnG7FM
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We have developed an animation that explains how to use tools to help start conversations about eating well in later life, to help identify whether someone is at risk of undernutrition, and promote self-screening of older people in the community.
Watch now bit.ly/3WnG7FM
Watch now bit.ly/3WnG7FM
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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
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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Welcome to UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025!
This week is all about shining a spotlight on malnutrition and dehydration, which affects around one in 20 adults in the UK.
Get involved in helping to spread the word, and find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/UKMAW25
This week is all about shining a spotlight on malnutrition and dehydration, which affects around one in 20 adults in the UK.
Get involved in helping to spread the word, and find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/UKMAW25
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Welcome to UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025!
This week is all about shining a spotlight on malnutrition and dehydration, which affects around one in 20 adults in the UK.
Get involved in helping to spread the word, and find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/UKMAW25
This week is all about shining a spotlight on malnutrition and dehydration, which affects around one in 20 adults in the UK.
Get involved in helping to spread the word, and find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/UKMAW25
Goldcrest in my Leicestershire Garden @rspb.bsky.social @lrosbirds.bsky.social #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
November 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Goldcrest in my Leicestershire Garden @rspb.bsky.social @lrosbirds.bsky.social #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
UK Malnutrition awareness week starts tomorrow. Let’s all Ask, Look and Listen to identify and treat malnutrition #UKMAW2025
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
UK Malnutrition awareness week starts tomorrow. Let’s all Ask, Look and Listen to identify and treat malnutrition #UKMAW2025
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Ask. Look. Listen - these actions can make a big difference.
Our State of the Nation 2025 report shows early identification of malnutrition and timely nutritional interventions not only improve lives but also ease healthcare costs.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ne3uMU
Our State of the Nation 2025 report shows early identification of malnutrition and timely nutritional interventions not only improve lives but also ease healthcare costs.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ne3uMU
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Ask. Look. Listen - these actions can make a big difference.
Our State of the Nation 2025 report shows early identification of malnutrition and timely nutritional interventions not only improve lives but also ease healthcare costs.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ne3uMU
Our State of the Nation 2025 report shows early identification of malnutrition and timely nutritional interventions not only improve lives but also ease healthcare costs.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ne3uMU
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🗓️ Get ready! UK Malnutrition Awareness Week is back on 17th - 23rd November
BAPEN and the @malnutritiontf.bsky.social are raising awareness about malnutrition - its risks, signs, and prevention.
Keep an eye out for daily themes, tips, and ways to get involved #UKMAW2025
BAPEN and the @malnutritiontf.bsky.social are raising awareness about malnutrition - its risks, signs, and prevention.
Keep an eye out for daily themes, tips, and ways to get involved #UKMAW2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🗓️ Get ready! UK Malnutrition Awareness Week is back on 17th - 23rd November
BAPEN and the @malnutritiontf.bsky.social are raising awareness about malnutrition - its risks, signs, and prevention.
Keep an eye out for daily themes, tips, and ways to get involved #UKMAW2025
BAPEN and the @malnutritiontf.bsky.social are raising awareness about malnutrition - its risks, signs, and prevention.
Keep an eye out for daily themes, tips, and ways to get involved #UKMAW2025
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🚨 Brand new FREE teaching series! The Leicester Medical School Radiology Society are hosting 6 sessions, delivered by students, and supervised by consultants. The first one covers chest imaging, and is on Monday 17th November at 1900 UTC. Sign up at linktr.ee/leicesterradiologysociety
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨 Brand new FREE teaching series! The Leicester Medical School Radiology Society are hosting 6 sessions, delivered by students, and supervised by consultants. The first one covers chest imaging, and is on Monday 17th November at 1900 UTC. Sign up at linktr.ee/leicesterradiologysociety