People living with dementia often have difficulty eating and drinking as a result of symptoms of their condition.

Why not take the opportunity of #DementiaActionWeek to read Alzheimer's Society’s advice on diet here: bit.ly/43XKr1i

Thank you to the hundreds of people who have already signed up for Frontiers in Colorectal and Intestinal Disease on the 20th - 22nd of November, 2024. 🙌🏻

If you haven't already signed up to our flagship 3 day congress then please click this link to do so now (remember, online

We're inviting expressions of interests from potential partners to take part in the tender process for the provision of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications Services.

To find out more, and submit a submission of interest, please visit: bit.ly/3UElfc7

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme focuses on the importance of movement. Keeping active alongside maintaining good nutrition is an important way to improve your mental health.

Find out more information from the Mental Health Foundation website: bit.ly/4aQajP8

The Covid Airborne Transmission Alliance (CATA) invites you to sign a petition to introduce new air quality and PPE rules for health and social care settings.

The petition is available here: bit.ly/3QF97Gn

Have you checked out the most recent edition of ‘In Touch’?

Check your inbox or access the latest issue via the website. While browsing, please consider taking a quick 5-minute survey to help shape the future of In Touch.

The survey closes 1st July ➡️ bit.ly/49TNauX

Happy International Nurses Day!

In the theme of celebrating our dynamic nutrition nursing workforce we are on the hunt for new committee members!

Are you a nutrition nurse with a passion to shape and share best practice? Then DM us or email [email protected] ⭐️

We're dedicated to working with patients and their carers, HCPs across all disciplines, and providers of social care to help deliver the best standards of nutritional care across the UK.

Register here: bit.ly/3blQLGL

Please take the time to fill out a short online survey on jejunal feeding intolerance in adult patients with disorders of gut brain interaction (DGBI) and gastrointestinal motility disorders.

It only takes 5 minutes: bit.ly/3V4LCtj

Have you listened to BAPEN's podcast? Tune in to hear from nutrition experts on managing stomas, refeeding syndrome and distal enteral tube feeding.

Access all episodes on our website: bit.ly/3O7wp6M

The 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool' is NICE recommended and, we believe, should be used for routine screening in all health and social care settings.

There’s a reason why it’s the most commonly used screening tool in the UK.

Find out more: bit.ly/2IV4AMY

Remember that BAPEN has resources for you and your patients.

The Quality Standards for Nutritional Support Resources were developed by BAPEN's dedicated Patient Network Group and are available to download from our website here: bit.ly/3uELhTF PINNT

Today is International #NursesDay !

We’re proud to work alongside NNNG and to witness first-hand the fantastic commitment nurses show to deliver timely and effective nutritional care for patients.

Thank you for all your hard work!

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

Find out more and apply today! bit.ly/3Q4lnA2 ♻️

There’s only two weeks until the Annual North of England Clinical Nutrition Study Day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring real life experiences to complex case management and network with colleagues from across the North.

Book your place here: bit.ly/3U6PqbF

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month.

Why not access eating and swallowing tips from the Huntington's Disease Association website to support those who may be at risk of malnutrition.

Resources are available here: bit.ly/3UJQEcL

👇really fantastic non-exec trustee opportunity with BAPEN UK for anyone interested in healthcare and nutrition charity work

We're recruiting for non-executive Trustees to join our Board and work in partnership with other Trustees, Council and the Executive Committee to provide clear vision, mission and strategic direction for the charity.

For more info and to apply visit bit.ly/3Wbr03q

You can join the Southampton Practical Nutrition Support Course 2024, endorsed by BAPEN, on 5th June!

This interactive course covers essential clinical nutrition topics. Limited delegate spots are available, so register early ➡️bit.ly/3vb0oEx

Nominations for 'The Tracy Hill Patient Champion Award 2024' - now open! Do you know someone/people who have gone the extra mile?!?
➡️ Read more & nominate via this link: bit.ly/4bg2i5Y
🟠 T&Cs apply.
🟠 Close on Friday 19 July 2024 at 5 pm. BAPEN UK NNNG BDA Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group