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We're looking for a new Chair for BAPEN's Sustainability SIG. Apply now to shape and implement important steps towards improved sustainability in clinical nutrition. Applications close on Thursday 30th April: bit.ly/4vx3Jb9

Not rare, but always a delight to have a flash of colour in my garden 😅 #UKBirding

“The UK’s new pandemic preparedness strategy – and ending the country’s contribution to the Pandemic Fund as part of aid cuts – raises serious questions about whether the UK can protect itself”

Nearly 1 in 6 UK species are threatened with extinction. We've lost 97% of our wildflower meadows since the 1930s. We have 73 million fewer birds than in the 1970s - a decline of almost a third. And yet some politicians still just see wildlife as a blocker to progress.

Op-ed today in @medpagetoday.com commenting on the latest nutrition 'win' from the administration on hospital menu alignment with the Dietary Guidelines - yet another example of political theatre with near-zero likelihood of improving health outcomes. www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...

🆕 REPORT ➡️ Insulin: supporting safe administration in inpatient settings 📖 Read the report: buff.ly/3USqSNo #PatientSafety #NHS #Healthcare #Diabetes

QS World Rankings by Subject 2026: • Archaeology up 14 places to 26th globally • Medicine up 8 places Strong performance too across Anatomy & Physiology, Communication, Geology and Geophysics. #CitizensOfChange #HigherEducation

We need to have a real conversation about nature. Nature is fundamental to our wellbeing, our prosperity and our long-term future. When we restore, protect and invest in nature, we can lower everyday bills, create healthier communities and ensure a better quality of life for everyone.

Meningococcal septicaemia can kill within hours. We have a vaccine that protects against four strains and unlike the MenB vax does prevent transmission, last year alone 160k teens didn't get it, a quarter of those eligible.

It feels like a different flower is springing into life each day at the minute 😀 #Spring #Gardening #Magnolia @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social

"Infection, prevention, control (IPC) measures are "not new" but that there were "fundamental flaws" in the UK's approach to the IPC guidance."

ICYMI: New online! Long-term data for ileocaecal resection for ileal Crohn’s disease

"If implemented, my recommendations should reduce the number of deaths, reduce the suffering and reduce the social and economic cost," she [Baroness Heather Hallett] said. I've got a feeling that that is a mighty big "If".

In a new study, a commercially available #AI tool for detecting nasogastric tube placement on chest radiographs demonstrated high sensitivity and negative predictive value, but its false-negative rate raised patient safety concerns. Full study results: nejm.ai/46nhZbS #MedSky #GastroSky

Don't forget, we’re still gathering insights on the dietary advice used in managing malnutrition across the UK. Our survey takes just 5 minutes and helps shape clearer, fairer support for those at risk. Share your thoughts here: 🔗 bit.ly/3MPdwYO

Four years ago Russia began it's full scale invasion of Ukraine. They expected it to fall in days. They were wrong. Long live Ukraine.

A pair of dancing grebes to wrap up the week...😍 What have you spotted in nature this weekend? Share your snaps & stories below! 👇

One in five children infected in the recent London measles outbreak were reportedly hospitalised. Don’t believe the anti-vaxxers when they say “it’s a mild disease” or “it’s better to get immunity naturally”. It isn’t.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery. UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases: www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers. This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

You have until Friday to apply for our 2026 Edgbaston Course! Get your teams of 4-6 together and sign-up for our fantastic three day event which is also free for BAPEN members. Apply here: bit.ly/44v5QjV

The Red Kite soaring overhead is putting the garden birds off a bit, and can’t be counted as it hasn’t landed 🤦‍♂️ #BigGardenBirdwatch

And pretty acrobatic when they want to be #Winterwatch

“Taking paracetamol while pregnant is safe and there's no evidence it raises the risk of autism, ADHD and developmental issues in children.”

26 years ago, there were no food banks. Now, because of rising food, rent and bills, and our poor social security system there are over 1,400.

I love the Yorkshire Dales, and Gordale scar is looking stunning in the freeze www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/2575039...

Happy New Year. Look out for my new book exploring DDP to heal childhood trauma through stories and images. Like and repost by 10th Jan for a chance to win one of them. If you are in the UK I’d love you to join me for seminar and book launch on 4th February in Leicestershire. Booking details below.

Just in case you're wondering, today is Sunday.

Christmas has arrived in Leicestershire

It is crucial that prisoners get prompt access to healthcare and management adequately train and recruit prison officers, who look out for the health and safety of all prisoners, regardless of their reason for being in prison. (2/2)

We wrote to David Lammy and Wes Streeting on Tuesday to express concern over access to healthcare for prisoners on hunger strike. After reports of delayed admission to hospital for a prisoner, we remain concerned for the welfare of the remaining hunger strikers. (1/2)

Sycamore Gap sapling planted in our Botanic Garden 🌳 Planted by Director Nick Bailey, it joins the National Trust's ‘Tree of Hope’ project – one of 49 saplings from the iconic tree. 👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/nick-bailey-sycamore-gap-botanic-garden

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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...

📊 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

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.

Snowdrops a good 2 weeks earlier than usual in my bit of Leicestershire @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social #Gardening #Winter #SignsOfSpring

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

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

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

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

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

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

💬 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

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

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