Hard to stomach – the malnutrition emergency in the NHS
Despite having the tools to prevent disease-related malnutrition, the UK is facing an increase in…
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New EU Regulation on Foods for Special Medical Purposes
On 22 February 2019, the new European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/128 on Foods for…
Report on malnutrition in NHS hospitals
On 28 January 2019, The Sun and The Daily Mail reported: ‘Starved to death -…
Industry Committed to Responsible Interaction with Healthcare Professionals and RCPCH
The infant formula manufacturer members of BSNA are committed to responsible interaction with healthcare professionals…
NHS ENGLAND GUIDANCE ON PRESCRIBING GLUTEN-FREE FOODS IN ENGLAND
NHS England has published guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) on the prescribing of gluten-free…
Changes to Gluten-free Prescribing in Primary Care in England
An amendment to the Prescribing Regulations came into force on the 4 December 2018 and…
The cost of infant feeding
Breastfeeding is the best way to feed a baby and is important for both mother…
Infant Formula Industry in the UK sets down new Code of Practice
The manufacturers of formula milks in the UK have today committed to adhere to a…
ARSENIC: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Rice is an important contributor to a balanced and healthy diet, and a staple food…
Royal College of Midwives comments on new study on breastmilk and preterm infants
The Royal College of Midwives has provided comment on recent research published by the University…
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Position statement on the Infant Nutrition Industry
BSNA members fully recognise breastfeeding as the best way to feed a baby and support…
BAPEN 2018 Annual Conference
The BAPEN 2018 Annual Conference took place on 20 and 21 November at Harrogate Convention…
World Prematurity Day 2018
World Prematurity Day is taking place on 17 November, raising awareness of premature birth.…
The Changing Face of Parenteral Nutrition in Oncology
Choosing the appropriate nutritional intervention can play an important role in the patient’s prognosis, wellbeing…
Coeliac Awareness Week 2018
BSNA supports Coeliac Awareness Week 2018…
Time to take food allergy seriously
As a parent, giving your child the best possible start in life is your number…
IDDSI in the UK - what does it mean?
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) came about to develop international standardised terminology and…
Need for Integrated Care to Help Us Stay Independent for Longer - New WHO Guidelines
Losing muscle is natural, but its rate of progression and effects don’t have to be…
Forgotten not Fixed: the increasing burden of malnutrition in England
The increasing number of cases of malnutrition in hospital and associated deaths reflect a system-wide…
BAPEN Annual Conference 2017
BSNA was proud to exhibit at the BAPEN Annual Conference 2017, which was also BAPEN’s…
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The expenditure of disease-related malnutrition is estimated at £19.6bn/yr in England
29.3% of infants born in England are exclusively breastfed at 6-8 weeks
Coeliac disease affects 1 in 100 people
Parenteral nutrition is used by patients for a total of 1.2mn days/yr
