This unique and comprehensive report scopes the changing landscape of malnutrition management and addresses key topics such as the cost-of-living crisis, sustainability, and the evolving roles of the dietitian and technology. Not only is clinical evidence and current practice reviewed, but we also have expert contributions from specialist dietitians working within the clinical and commercial sector and real-life data from a survey of over 200 dietitians!
1/3
of dietitians believe malnutrition is low on the NHS list of priorities¹
£229
MILLION
Implementations of nutritional care pathways could achieve savings up to £229 million per year for health and social care²
11
MILLION
people in the UK are currently living with food insecurity³
The North Derbyshire Nutrition Support Project⁴ audited 51 general practices in North Derbyshire over an 18-month period which included 1430 patients. It found that,
18%
(n=256) of prescriptions were stopped - no longer clinically indicated.
12%
12% (n=169) of prescriptions were changed to an alternative.
The 2023 dietitian survey conducted by AYMES found that whilst a food first approach is always recommended, only 36% of dietitians felt that food first principles were followed by at least half of their patients.
36%
“There have been many changes within the health system in the last few years, and a report like this is really helpful to help us look to the future and think about how we may face these challenges effectively.”
‘Dive into the UK’s Malnutrition Crisis: Nutrition in Focus – A UK Overview
Join us in exploring our latest webinar, featuring an insightful discussion with leading experts in the field, including Tanya Haffner from Nutrilicious,
Chloe Hall from The Calm Gut Dietitian, Kirsty Donald, a Senior Dietitian from AYMES, and Nichola Ludlam-Raine from Nics Nutrition.
They delve into our unique Nutrition in Focus report, addressing critical issues such as dietetic practice amid the cost-of-living crisis, sustainability in healthcare and dietetics, and the evolving role of the dietitian.
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The Nutrition in Focus report also explores current malnutrition screening and management practices and the latest guidance on the dietitian's role in sustainable diets, making it a great resource for free CPD!
1. AYMES Data on File. AYMES National Dietitian Survey (n=201); State of the Nation – Quantitative 2023. December, 2023. 2. Elia, M. The cost of malnutrition in England and potential cost savings from nutritional interventions. A report on the cost of disease-related malnutrition in England and a budget impact analysis of implementing the NICE clinical guidelines/quality standard on nutritional support in adults. 2015. Available at: https://www.bapen.org.uk/pdfs/economic-report-full.pdf. Accessed online November 2023. 3. Office for National Statistics. Cost of living insights: Food. 2023. Available from: https://www.ons.gov.uk-economy-inflationandpriceindices-articles-costoflivinginsights-food Accessed online November 2023. 4.National Institute for Clinical Excellence. The North Derbyshire Nutrition Support Project: Increasing appropriate Oral Nutrition Supplement prescriptions. 2018. Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/sharedlearning/the-north-derbyshire-nutrition-support-project-increasing-appropriate-oral-nutrition-supplement-prescriptions. Accessed online December 2023.
