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Are the NICE clinical guidelines for nutrition support implemented in GP practices?
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:02 PM

• A large proportion of GPs are unaware of the NICE nutrition support guidelines

• Malnutrition is largely undetected and undertreated in GP practices

• Validated screening tools, such as ‘MUST’, are not routinely used to identify malnutrition risk in GP practices

• Monitoring and reviewing patients requiring oral nutrition support, including prescribed ONS, is often inconsistent

• A clear evidence-based pathway to identify and manage malnutrition is required and could lead to improved clinical outcomes with potential for significant cost savings

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Nutricia supports Great British Care Awards
Nov 17, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Nutricia supports the Great British Care Awards; a series of regional events throughout England that celebrate excellence across the care sector

BAPEN Nutricia Awards 2011
Jun 03, 2011 - 09:16 AM

The BAPEN Nutricia Good Practice Awards recognize good practice by health and social care workers in identifying and managing malnutrition. The BAPEN Nutricia Good Practice Awards recognize good practice by health and social care workers in identifying and managing malnutrition.

Carers UK joins forces with Nutricia to help carers
Jun 02, 2011 - 10:21 AM

Carers UK and Nutricia have joined forces to embark on a mission for good nutrition among the sick and elderly. Carers UK carried out research amongst its members which highlighted that almost three quarters (73%) said that they were providing round the clock care...

Exciting new research on Cubitan now published
May 02, 2011 - 10:47 AM

New research demonstrating the benefits of supplementing non-malnourished pressure ulcer patients (as defined by BMI) with Cubitan, has just been published in the journal Nutrition. The study shows that 8 weeks of supplementation with Cubitan (3 x 200ml/day) resulted in faster healing of pressure ulcers compared...