Sue Newall (ANutr)

Innovations Officer working for @EatWellScot as part of @FoodTrainScot funded by @Scotgov. All views expressed are my own.

[Food Train @FoodTrainScot]

Almost 30 senior health & social care experts across Scotland & UK have signed our open letter which has been sent to Scottish Government Ministers & @GCHSCP

We are urging them to secure funding for the Food Train Glasgow Branch

#Glasgow cannot afford to lose Food Train

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

This morning we are running our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training for #UKMAW2022

Our training has received fantastic feedback and we offer regular monthly sessions, as well as bespoke training for organisations.

Find out more here: https://t.co/8L30tPNwWx

[Patients Association @PatientsAssoc]

We❤️this. Not just because our Nutrition Checklist is featured in these resources but because Catriona is describing #PatientPartnership when supporting people who live with malnutrition.
So check out these resources

[Food Train @FoodTrainScot]

The shocking statistics from our Cost of Living Survey with Food Train members has heightened our fears that more older people all over the country will become at risk of #malnutrition

#UKMAW2022

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

Advice Line open during UK Malnutrition Awareness Week.

If you have any concerns for an older person this week regarding food, appetite and the ability to eat well at home then please call us.

Our friendly team are here to help

#UKMAW2022

[Food Train @FoodTrainScot]

Thrilled to be launching brand new online training for carers this UK Malnutrition Awareness Week.

Developed by @EatWellScot @NHSTayside & Dundee HSCP and supported by @CareInspect

#UKMAW2022

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

A few more snapshots from another day of filming with @81filmsuk @DanielleRedGray

As you can see from the kitchen there may have been lots of food fortification going on!

#FoodFirst

[TILLY ROBINSON-MILES FRGS (she/her) 🌻 @TRobinsonMiles]

*Last chance to sign up*

Looking forward to this conversation tomorrow, featuring @MareeToddMSP @LindsayGrahamUK @msargyll @IanMWelsh @ALLIANCEScot as we discuss What has changed?
How did it change?
What still needs to change?
…for older people to eat well, age well &
live well

[BDA Scotland Board @BDA_Scotland]

This week (11–17 Oct) we are supporting UK Malnutrition Awareness Week to raise awareness of malnutrition, the signs and symptoms, and the importance of screening. #UKMAW2021 #LetsBuildThePicture @BDAEastScotland @BDAWOSBranch @BDA_Dietitians @BAPENUK @MalnutritionTF @EatWellScot

[Michelle Carruthers MBE @mcarruthersmbe]

Delighted that Food Train is undertaking our biggest nutrition screening exercise during October helping Scotland understand how many #OlderPeople are at risk of #Malnutrition #LetsBuildThePicture

[Jenny White @jennydwhite27]

Thank you to Foysol Choudhury MSP @FoysolChoudhury for visiting Food Train West Lothian and hearing about the work we do to support older people. @FoodTrainScot

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

WHY DO WE NEED TO BUILD THE PICTURE? (Thread)

It's estimated 1 in 10 older people in Scotland are at risk or living with #malnutrition.

However, from our prevalence data, this may be an underestimate, with as many as 20 - 30% of older people living at home at risk.

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

We are delighted to have launched our Malnutrition Advice Line for those aged 65+ living in #Scotland.

Open from 9am - 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

📞 0800 13 88 220

https://t.co/zb2WVUd5B7

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

Our screening figures suggest #malnutrition has increased amongst older adults

Yet, it can be easily identified by an untrained member of the community using the @PatientsAssoc Nutrition Checklist or the @PArmband

Read our report: https://t.co/csiXFdKYXs

#WorldHealthDay2021

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

📢In 2020 we launched our 4 Calls to Action that would:

•Prevent #malnutrition
•Reduce costs to the health service
•Make a positive difference to older people’s lives
•Create more opportunities to eat well with others

READ THREAD 👇

[Sue Newall (ANutr) @SueNewall1]

@LauraStenhouse1 @agescotland Congratulations @LauraStenhouse1 and the helpline team - what a fab result!

[Age Concern Luton @AgeConcernLuton]

This: most of our food parcel requests are for complex reasons, poverty is just one factor.

[Sue Newall (ANutr) @SueNewall1]

@EatWellScot https://t.co/acEBrT2sLa insecurity measurement tools do not capture older people’s experiences as they concentrate primarily on financial constraints. Food access for older people is not just a financial issue therefore it is important that other aspects are looked at. #EWAWChat

[Sue Newall (ANutr) @SueNewall1]

@EatWellScot A4.The relationship between social conditions and population eating patterns is important. When planning interventions around food, social and wellbeing aspects should always be considered whether we are looking at under or overweight malnutrition #EWAWChat @EatWellScot

[Sue Newall (ANutr) @SueNewall1]

@EatWellScot A3. A lot of research has shown that social isolation can be associated with a reduced appetite, lower food intake, less physical activity and a greater risk of undernutrition among older people. #EWAWChat @EatWellScot