Stop Food Waste Day is here!

Today serves as a crucial reminder for all of us to actively participate in minimising food waste on a daily basis. Shockingly, a third of the food being produced globally goes to waste!

Follow Stop Food Waste Day for more information

📢We're recruiting for Non-executive Trustees to join the BAPEN Board of Trustees. This will involve working in partnership with the Board of Trustees, Council and Executive Committee to provide clear vision, mission and strategic direction for the charity.

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Pharmacists 💊We’ve got you covered 👇🏻

In the management of intestinal failure, we understand just how crucial the role of the pharmacist is.

That’s why within our ‘Horizons in intestinal failure’ course we have included many specific talks that outline the role of

Happy St. George's Day!

Today, we're excited to celebrate our team and members in England for their unwavering commitment to enhancing the standard of nutritional care throughout the nation.

We deeply appreciate all your efforts!

Join the BAPEN endorsed Annual North of England Clinical Nutrition Study Day on 17th May!

You can dive into ‘Perspectives in Gastrointestinal Dysmotility & Intestinal Failure’ and gain insights into complex case management. Don't miss out ➡️ bit.ly/4adcWdd

📢Attention BAPEN members!

Help shape the future of In Touch, our digital newsletter, by taking a quick 5-minute survey.

Your anonymous feedback is vital in ensuring we meet your needs. The survey closes 1st July ➡️ bit.ly/49TNauX

Are you a nurse? (Read below…)

We know that Intestinal Failure can be a complex issue to deal with.

We are deeply grateful for all the nurses who work in this capacity and we want to help support your great work. 👏🏻

Every year, nurses have been coming to our course

Are you planning to start or currently studying in a nutrition related field?

If you don't already know, BAPENtrainees is a terrific way to get involved in promoting high quality nutritional care in the UK.

Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2EgYNmb

The Sustainability Specialist Interest Group (SSIG) is a new committee within BAPEN, and we are welcoming applications from any member with an interest in sustainability to be involved with the committee's work.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Q4lnA2

BAPEN President, Dr Nick Thompson, is about to embark on the first leg of the Via Francigena!

Nick is walking this famous pilgrim route to raise money for PINNT and research at Newcastle Hospitals.

Give his Instagram page a follow: instagram.com/2000k.to.rome/

All Trusts treating patients with intestinal failure – adult and paediatric – should be submitting data relating to both their relevant surgical and medical management activity to the Intestinal Failure Registry.

Please do share with colleagues. More info:

The Dietetic Bake Off is back for Dietitians Week 2024! 🍰🥧🥟🎂

Get involved and submit a photo of your ‘showstopper’, which visually represents your role as a dietetic professional, or what dietetics means to you.

Full details 👇 bda.uk.com/news-campaigns…

It's #WorldParkinsonsDay and we know that people with Parkinson's may encounter challenges such as difficulty in chewing/swallowing or weight loss due to heightened movement caused by tremors/dyskinesia.

Explore the Parkinson's UK dietary guidance ➡️ bit.ly/3z1FKFm

📢We're looking for applications to be BAPEN's Treasurer! A significant shadow period with the current Treasurer will help ensure a positive learning opportunity to gain confidence in this role.

Find out more about the role and apply here: bit.ly/3xrgoDe

Dr Nick Thompson is walking 2000km from Canterbury to Rome in support of PINNT & Newcastle Hospitals Charity. Every step they take deserves our support.
▶️Follow their progress via bit.ly/3vB70wk
▶️Donation via: bit.ly/3J6CFZA
BAPEN UK The Northern Echo #support

BIFA has recently published new guidelines for the prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disease in patients with chronic intestinal failure. Comments from members are welcome.

The guidelines are available here: bit.ly/3OT8Q1W

BAPEN's Special Interest Groups (SIGs) unite individuals to develop policies, education, and research in specific areas of interest.

There's opportunities for BAPEN members to get involved in each of the SIGs… Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3ViX2dd

Exciting news! BAPEN's 2024 Annual Conference is taking place between 5th - 6th November!

There are so many reasons to attend this fantastic event, packed to the brim with opportunities to learn from nutrition care experts.

Keep an eye out for further details to come…👀

📢Reminder!

All Trusts treating patients with intestinal failure – adult and paediatric – should be submitting data relating to both their relevant surgical and medical management activity to the Intestinal Failure Registry.

More info: bit.ly/43X5DEU

Issue 1 Online PINNT newsletter out now!
News, updates & members features...
🟡'Thanks PINNT, already half way through mine, great read so far!'
🟡'Good luck Dr Thompson & crew...' - more to come on this one 😃 BAPEN UK #HEN #HPS #qualityoflife #teamwork