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Save the Date! BAPEN Annual Conference 2026 – 10-11th November 2026
10-11 November 2026 Bournemouth International Centre Masterclass – Monday 9 November 2026

BAPEN Edgbaston Course 2026: 18th – 20th May 2026
BAPEN Edgbaston Course for Clinical Nutrition Team Development 18th – 20th May 2026 Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre

Extending prescribing responsibilities to dietitians to ensure timely and appropriate patient care
Many people require a combination of diet and medications to optimise their health and improve clinical outcomes which is where...

BAPEN’s UK Nutrition Team Workforce Survey
Currently, there is limited workforce information for many professions involved in nutritional care, making it difficult to understand current capacity...

BAPEN Publishes New Report on Environmental Sustainability in Home Enteral Tube Feeding
BAPEN is pleased to announce the publication of a new report: Environmental Sustainability in the UK Home Enterally Tube Fed...

UK Malnutrition Awareness Week: Every Contact Counts
Every interaction is an opportunity to spot the signs of malnutrition early and take action. Whether you’re a nurse, GP,...

UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025
Today marks the beginning of UK Malnutrition Awareness Week (UKMAW) – a vital opportunity to shine a light on the...

Nominations are now open for the BJN Nutrition Nurse of the Year!
The deadline for BJN Award nominations for 2026 has been extended until the 21st of November. Nurses are fundamental in...
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