Today marks the beginning of UK Malnutrition Awareness Week (UKMAW) – a vital opportunity to shine a light on the importance of tackling malnutrition and dehydration across the UK.

This year’s campaign is all about sharing key messages and encouraging action. Your involvement can make a real difference. Here’s how you can help:

• Spread the word on social media and within your networks.
• Take part in the National Screening Survey that launches today.
• Share resources and messages in line with the daily themes to raise awareness of crucial elements of malnutrition and nutritional care among colleagues and communities.

BAPEN President Dr Nick Thompson commented:

“By routinely screening for malnutrition, acting on the signs, and advocating for robust nutritional care pathways, we can not only improve patient outcomes but also help safeguard the sustainability of our health service. Now, more than ever, we can work together across disciplines and settings to reduce the impact and cost of malnutrition in the UK.”

For more details and downloadable resources, visit: bapen.org.uk/malnutrition/uk-malnutrition-awareness-week/.

Together, we can amplify the message and drive positive change.