Health & Wellbeing

27th November 2023

Hydration in the elderly matters: WHA offers advice and guidance

Encourage older, vulnerable people to drink by having water readily available Recent studies have underlined the importance of hydration for the elderly.  Now the WHA (Water […]
23rd November 2023

DBS shares best practice in support of Safeguarding Adults Week

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is marking Safeguarding Adults Week to spotlight the vital role it plays to help keep vulnerable adults in the care […]
28th September 2023

Fewer than 1 in 10 care professionals believe patients receive quality interactions with carers, reveals Ontex research

Care Show poll exposes concerns of care workers, with staff shortages and lack of time identified as issues A study of over 200 Care Show delegates […]
28th September 2023

How to best handle the complexities of diabetes within the social care setting 

By Leni Wood, Head of Nutrition and Wellness at Nellsar Care Homes The escalating diabetes crisis in the United Kingdom The UK is currently facing an […]
12th June 2023

Launch of Special Dietary Network (UK)

VfL recently hosted the inaugural meeting of a Special Dietary Network, held in Parliament. This showcased our forthcoming research into diet and identity, and we heard from a […]
6th April 2023

Forget New Year resolutions – it’s all about getting active this spring, new research reveals

Nearly three quarters (72%) of the nation wish they were more physically active 60% feel more motivated to get active during spring and summer 41% would […]
7th March 2023

How to create an inclusive Global Tea Party this Nutrition and Hydration Week

One of the highlights of Nutrition and Hydration Week (13-19 March 2023) is its Global Tea Party, which this year takes place on Wednesday 15 March. […]
1st March 2023

Disabled people learn how to take charge of their own care

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is launching a new training programme, thanks to financial support from Skills for Care. This free course will teach individuals with muscle-weakening conditions […]
31st January 2023

Person Centred Software acquires the country’s leading wellbeing business for older adults

Two giants of the care sector have just announced that they are joining forces to create a digital superstructure which could transform the lives of an […]