It’s #AHPSupportWorkerWeek! A huge shout out to all the amazing dietetic support workers. You are doing brilliant work. Have a look at our resources specifically aimed at the support workforce: bda.uk.com/practice-and-e…

A chance to transform your life - and benefit Age UK and more importantly the older people we support into the bargain. Come on guys, what’s not to like?

Amanda Pritchard Fully understood - but please remind NHS staff that this is a time to be extra-grateful for the support offered by family carers, not to describe them as 'visitors' and turn them away. The most vulnerable patients need more, not less, personal support when staff are under stress.

Winter can be hard, but at Age UK we have a selection of cold weather advice to help you stay warm and healthy. From tips on looking after your #MentalHealth to where to get support with energy bills, find the guidance you need on our website 👉 bit.ly/40nNpMp

Nearly a million older people in the UK are often lonely. This is a huge issue and is something we hear everyday at Age UK on our loneliness services. Read more about the warning signs that someone is lonely ahead of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek 👇independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

#DW2025 Have a great week, celebrating and showcasing your excellent work #NHS #SocialCare British Dietetic Association

Reminder: Join our webinar – “Mouth Care Matters in Hospital: Why It’s Everyone’s Responsibility” 🦷 For dental and non-dental professionals alike 🏥 Understand how poor mouth care impacts safety Register on QR code below.

‘ Change starts to happen when you ask first question’ Bournemouth Uni MUARG BU Seldom Heard Voices

Solicitors representing Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK offer a weekly podcast discussing witnesses UK Covid-19 Inquiry I was delighted to be asked to be part of the week 3 discussion (includes Dr Jane Townson OBE Caroline Abrahams Helena Herklots Helen Whately MP ) with Lorelei King youtube.com/watch?v=M05xod…

'What Age UK has revealed today should shake us all. 'This isn’t just a crisis in plain sight – it’s a quiet tragedy unfolding in hospital corridors across the country.' Sara Hazzard (She/Her) responds to the shocking #EndCorridorCare report by Age UK. #RightToRehab

This booklet is written for older people, but may be helpful for people with #ME of all ages having difficulties eating, e.g. tips for fortifying food, eating soft food to avoid chewing, using meal delivery services. #EndMalnutritionInME

Five specialist nurses have reduced hospital stays for frail patients from around 18 days to 2.4 in six months, improving patient experience while saving £2 million. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Linda spent hours waiting in a hospital corridor - scared, in pain and forgotten. No one should face that. Learn why we’re fighting to end Corridor Care and read more of Linda's story in our latest report 👉ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/doc…

Excited to be part of the #BAPEN25 conference, excellent line up of speakers

Waiting for the start of #BAPEN 25 conference 👍

Reminding the BAPEN audience about #ukmaw25 starts on the 17 th November

Use MUST for malnutrition screening in patients with #severeME. #EndMalnutritionInME

Some people with very #severeME cannot meet their nutritional needs and require tube feeding. Early intervention tube feeding has been shown to be beneficial in these cases. #UKMAW2025 #EndMalnutritionInME

Helen Baxter of The 25% ME Group will be presenting at this event on Wednesday 19th November. She will be talking about #ME, nutrition, and NICE guidance. #EndMalnutritionInME

Today, we’re outside the Treasury reminding the Government that millions of real people across the country are impacted by every decision not to invest in social care. This Budget must be different. #FiguresThatMatter careandsupportalliance.com/figures-that-m…