Disease-related malnutrition affects over 3 million people in the UK and costs the NHS £22.6 billion annually, but improved screening and national leadership on policy could make a real difference to #NorthSomerset residents and beyond.
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As #UKMAW2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible highlights from this week - and we want to hear from you!
Who are your #NutritionSuperheroes? Share someone who’s gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding nutritional care in your team, service, or Trust.
Malnutrition and nutritional assessment is everyone’s business and all clinical and social care staff should be Asking, Looking and Listening 👇 #UKMAW2025
Due to #healthinequalities, patients with #ME may present late to dietetic services. They may have experienced stigma from HCPs due to lack of knowledge about #ME. It is important to take their symptoms seriously.
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#EndMalnutritionInME
Every hospital, community, or care setting interaction is an opportunity to identify risks from each and every person who interacts with someone - pharmacists, nurses, AHPs, GPs, social care, dentists, doctors, and so on.
This #UKMAW2025, remember that #EveryContactCounts.
Screenshot of the first page of the MND Association's information sheet for health and social care professionals on managing dysphagia in motor neurone disease
Managing dysphagia in #MND needs a team effort
The MDT should collaborate to:
☑️screen people
☑️discuss equipment & feeding options eg gastrostomy
☑️maintain a nutritional care plan
☑️raise awareness with carers & families
Read more on our infosheet at mndassociation.org/propublicati...
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There is an unmet need for dietetic support for people with #ME of all severities.
#Dietitians can make an enormous difference to the lives of people with ME, particularly those with #severeME.
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This publication describes #ME case studies in which nutritional difficulties were left untreated resulting in life-threatening malnutrition. All the patients were admitted to hospital with BMIs ranging 11.4 to 14.7.
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www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/...
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
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Cover page of the MND Association's publication "Caring for a person with MND: A guide for care workers", available on www.mndassociation.org/propublications. The cover includes a picture of an old woman in a wheelchair with a younger woman helping her wipe her mouth. On the page there are also the logos of the MND Association and of the MND Professional's Community of Practice, along with the title and a lozenge reading "For health and social care professionals"
As a care worker for someone with #MND you play a key role in maintaining good nutrition at home, helping them:
☑️follow the nutritional care plan
☑️eat, drink & prepare tasty meals
☑️report any issues
Learn more information & practical tips in our guide: mndassociation.org/propublicati...
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💬 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
💧Welcome to #ThirstyThursday!
Today, as part of #UKMAW2025, we’re shining a spotlight on hydration.
Hydration and nutrition go hand in hand, yet dehydration is often overlooked. Let’s change that together.
Visit our website for tips and tools.
#Dehydration #Hydration #AskLookListen #UKMAW2025
Tessa Munt MP on #severeME:
"The risk of death—specifically from malnutrition—is real and ongoing."
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The Role of the Dietitian and wider MDT: Opitimise diet whilst minimising energy demands and gastrointestinal symptoms; Further assessment of sensitivities and intolerances including histamine intolerance; Minimise gastrointestinal symptoms; Work with and support the family to improve nutritional intake; Easy to eat foods; Explore aids and adaptations that can assist with nutritional intake.
How #dietitians and the wider MDT can help people with #ME.
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#EndMalnutritionInME
Have you taken part in BAPEN’s National Screening Survey?
Your data helps improve understanding of malnutrition prevalence and nutritional care across the UK.
Contribute via the link following link ➡️ bit.ly/4obqhK0
#UKMAW2025 #ScreeningSurvey
The consquences of #ME, such as disturbed sleep patterns and food intolerances, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms can make it difficult to follow conventional healthy eating patterns, meal composition, and meal times.
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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
Co-morbidities: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Mast Cell Activation Disorder; Postural Tachycardia Syndome; Fibromyalgia; Gastroparesis.
Co-morbidities of #ME can compromise nutritional intake.
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Join us for today’s #UKMAW2025 Virtual Learning Event in 45 mins.
Hear from expert speakers on improving nutritional care during and after hospital discharge.
Joining details ➡️ bit.ly/47VsDXe #LearningEvent
Leaving hospital can be a vulnerable time for patients. Today we’re spotlighting Hospital Discharge - a key step in ensuring continuity of nutritional care.
Stay tuned for practical resources and guidance to support good nutrition and effective discharge planning. #UKMAW2025
Post Exertional Malaise: The worsening of symptoms associated with minimal amounts of activity; Energy expenditure can be physical, cognitive, or emotional; Impacts nutrition and hydration.
Post-exertional malaise is the cardinal symptom of #ME.
In people with #severeME, even chewing food can trigger post-exertional malaise.
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MND Association's Infographic on dietetics and nutrition available to download on www.mndassociation.org/propublications
Many people with #MND face swallowing issues, making eating & drinking difficult and increasing malnutrition risk
This can be challenging to manage as clinicians, but our infographic on dietetics & nutrition can help you understand NICE best practice
mndassociation.org/propublicati...
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#ME is an energy-limiting illness causing difficulty in obtaining and preparing meals at all levels of severity.
For those with #severeME, even holding cutlery, chewing, and swallowing may be impossible.
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It's day two of #UKMAW2025!
Did you know just 47% of health & care professionals feel confident identifying & treating older people at risk of malnutrition? Today's #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions theme is a chance to share challenges and tips to help
🔗 bit.ly/43DD6VF
It's #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek
Our Dietetic Apprentices and Students want to tell you how to identify the risk of dehydration, what counts towards fluid intake and the recommendations.
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Why people with ME/CFS may struggle to access nutrition: Practical difficulty accessing food-not able to shop etc; Difficulty preparing food; Difficulty chewing and swallowing; Hypersensitivity to taste/smell and texture of food; Food intolerances; Gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain, constipation, nausea; Disturbed sleep patterns.
There are a number of reasons why people with #ME have difficulties accessing even basic—let alone good—nutrition.
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Today we're focusing on #ChallengesTuesday & Solutions as part of #UKMAW2025.
Download a selfie card from bit.ly/43DD6VF and share a picture explaining any challenges faced by you or your team in delivering nutritional care, as well as any tips or ideas for overcoming them!
On Wednesday 19th November, Helen Baxter of The 25% ME Group will be presenting at the #UKMAW2025 learning event organised by @malnutritiontf.bsky.social. She will be talking about #ME, nutrition, and NICE guidance.
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www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/ukmaw2025-le...
Image shows a person resting in a hospital bed, holding a mug, with a fluid bag next to them.
This week is UK Malnutrition Awareness Week. Search for articles and books on malnutrition to improve your understanding and help raise awareness.
🔍 https://bit.ly/4nV9hra
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Slide with an illustration of a group of diverse people above a blue banner reading "We are supporting UK Malnutrition Awareness Week! 17th-23rd November 2025. Ask, Look, Listen. We're all in this together". Underneath the banner there are the logos of the promoting organisations: BAPEN, Malnutrition Task Force and UK Malnutrition Awareness week
We are supporting @bapen.bsky.social #UKMAW2025!
We'll share resources & information about the risks of malnutrition for people with #MND and how to manage them
Help spread the word and raise awareness!
