Mould, mice and rooms with strangers: The reality inside migrant hotels
29.10.2025 21:43 β π 18 π 9 π¬ 1 π 0@leicdan.bsky.social
Gastroenterologist and Intestinal Failure Physician. Interested in nutrition, malnutrition, prison healthcare, wildlife and gardening. Previous @bapen.bsky.social Secretary and Trustee.
Mould, mice and rooms with strangers: The reality inside migrant hotels
29.10.2025 21:43 β π 18 π 9 π¬ 1 π 0π’ Coming Soon: National Survey on Malnutrition Risk & Nutritional Care Interventions.
ποΈ The UK-wide survey will open on 17th November - stay tuned for details on how to take part to help build a comprehensive picture of malnutrition prevalence in the UK. 
Learn more: bit.ly/3LrKZY0
Bit of colour in a very cloudy autumnal Leicestershire π
25.10.2025 20:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A graphic reading
A graphic reading: 59% of doctors said they delivered care in a temporary care environment between June and August 2025.
Corridor care is now a year-round reality. Almost 3 in 5 physicians reported delivering care in a temporary space over the summer, according to our latest snapshot survey.  
Weβre calling on the #NHS & governments to address & prevent this practice for good. 
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See our infographic/inffograffeg on how to improve the care for patients with abnormal blood sodium levels β¦
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@HQIP @RCPhysicians @Soc_Endo @RCollEM @theRCN @RCNWales  @ICS_updates
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Conclusion:
Approximately one in five people with Rome IV IBS used opioids on a regular basis. Compared with non-users, opioid users had worse QoL, greater psychological impairment, and higher direct healthcare costs.
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Thanks Jacqui Young and @bmj.com for discussing this important subject with myself and @dralig.bsky.social 
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Photo of solar panels on the roof of the new Leicester endoscopy unit
Sneak peak of our nearly finished Leicester Endoscopy unit today and how we are generating our own green electricity π #Endoscopy #Gastroenterology #GreenEndoscopy
09.10.2025 13:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We have a new report out, looking at hypo and hypernatraemia www.ncepod.org.uk/2025bs.html @HQIP @RCPhysicians @Soc_Endo @RCollEM @theRCN @FICMNews @acutemedicine @UKKidney #bloodsodium
09.10.2025 06:06 β π 1 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0Join us for the 2nd annual Edgbaston Course in May 2026.
Start thinking about the multidisciplinary team you want to bring and keep an eye on the BAPEN website for information on registering to come soon.
After a productive summer fruiting our blueberries are giving us a real show for autumn @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
05.10.2025 19:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0And they haven't posted their statement on their account on the other place. Wonder why........
01.10.2025 18:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Vaccinations have been so successful that βthere's been a collective forgetting that measles, and mumps, and rubellaβthese used to be diseases that would kill people in fairly large numbers,β the Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna tells Jeffrey Goldberg at The Atlantic Festival. bit.ly/46a5DUE
20.09.2025 19:15 β π 391 π 123 π¬ 13 π 3Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
Rainbows in Leicestershire
12.09.2025 20:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The swallows and house martins are hanging on in South Leicestershire; summer isnβt over just yet π€ @rspb.bsky.social @lrosbirds.bsky.social
07.09.2025 19:07 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Watching @britsocgastro.bsky.social conference on catch up and nutrition, and the importance of having access to specialist dietitians, is being mentioned in every session on IBD π
29.08.2025 08:38 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0β° Final call β applications for BAPEN President Elect close tomorrow!
Donβt miss this last chance work alongside Dr Nick Thompson and play an exciting role in guiding BAPEN through national developments.
Apply today: bit.ly/4mAf05W
π Nominations are open for the PENG Excellence in Nutrition Support Award 2025! Showcase a service or project that demonstrates excellence.
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 Nominate yourself, a colleague, or a team. The winner will present at the PENG Study Day.
Apply here: bit.ly/4lKpC0A
Fantastic morning foraging courtesy of Leicester Community Orchards www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-...
24.08.2025 20:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Good to see this BOHS guidance explaining the difference between FRSM and FFP3 in healthcare. FRSM are useful but are not protective equipment for workers and itβs important this is recognised properly when determining protection against airborne infection www.bohs.org/media-resour...
23.08.2025 06:49 β π 40 π 14 π¬ 3 π 2New report from @bapen.bsky.social Patient Network Group on improving services for people living at home with an enteral tube 
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NCEPOD are recruiting additional trustees. If you would like to know more about the role see our advert here: www.ncepod.org.uk/vacancies.html
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BAPEN's Patient Network Group recently spoke with Mike Nickle about his journey adapting to life with artificial nutrition β from the learning curve of managing a feeding tube at home, to finding ways to enjoy everyday activities.
Read his story here β‘οΈ bit.ly/414NaWF
Weβre delighted to support #HANWeek2025, raising awareness of essential nutritional treatments: parenteral and enteral feeding, and oral nutrition supplements.
Visit the PINNT website to learn more β‘οΈ bit.ly/4fEBT5D
π’We're calling for your nominations for the following Awards, presented at Conference 2025. If you would like to nominate either yourself or a colleague, please email the BAPEN Office bapen@bapen.org.uk.
 
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BAPEN is looking for Practitioners in Psychological Medicine!
Join a multidisciplinary community of healthcare professionals committed to improving nutrition care and support and access a range of member benefits.
More info here: bit.ly/4esMYpK