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🎉 Happy 31st Birthday, Food Train! Today we're celebrating 31 years of supporting older people to live well at home. ❤️ Take a trip back to 1995 with us and enjoy a taste of nostalgia from the year Food Train began. 🎈
#FoodTrain #1995 #Anniversary
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Our Eat Well Age Well Advice Line is open to anyone aged 65+, or anyone caring for an older person, who has concerns about appetite, eating well or unplanned weight loss.
Our friendly team are here to offer guidance and support.
0131 447 8151
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Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible Food Train volunteers. ❤️ We are so grateful for everything you do, Food Train simply wouldn’t be possible without you.
Thank you for being part of our community 🌟
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‘Advanced practice physiotherapists are highly trained, regulated practitioners who provide expert care to patients in a range of settings across the NHS.
‘Their skills, knowledge and expertise complement what other professions bring to teams treating patients and have an exceptionally strong record on safety.'
The CSP has responded strongly to media claims over the weekend around the safety of advanced practice roles in the NHS.
Read more: csp.org.uk/news/2026-05-09-d…
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
The advanced practice role/title itself lacks separate statutory regulation, protected title status, and profession-specific regulatory standards.
hcpc-uk.org/standards/meet…
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As #ScottishElection2026 approaches, Food Train urges support for our 5 key ‘asks’. This week’s focus is Ask 3: Launch a national malnutrition prevention and screening programme to identify issues early and ensure timely support for older people. 🍽️💚
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A record number of physiotherapists and physio students will be volunteering as part of the medical team at the London Marathon on the route and finish of the event taking care of up to 60,000 runners.
Lead physio Liz Nicholls is interviewed in Frontline csp.org.uk/frontline/article…
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As we get older there can be a lot of changes in what and how much we eat. There is also a lot of conflicting advice out there!
Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet.
0131 447 8151
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With 3 weeks until the #ScottishElection2026 Food Train urges parties to support our 5 key asks
1️⃣ Ringfence funding for community food access for older people
2️⃣ Enshrine the right to food for older people in Scots law
Access to good food is a right! Let's make it a reality
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Today is Swallowing Awareness Day, so we’re highlighting how dysphagia affects nutrition, hydration & overall wellbeing. Explore our practical leaflets to support safe eating and drinking for people with swallowing difficulties and at risk of malnutrition:
Professionals – bit.ly/3NvYszC
Patients/carers – bit.ly/4cD5c93
#SwallowAware2026 #NHWeek #TacklingMalnutrition
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🌷 Happy Mother’s Day!
Today we celebrate all the women who have shaped our lives with love & kindness.
For older people without family nearby, your support helps them feel cared for & connected.
💛 Donate today & watch Edna’s journey: thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/…
#HappyMothersDay
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🚨 WE'RE HIRING: Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support and coordinate the work of the Scottish Obesity Alliance. Join us to help shape policy and drive action to tackle obesity in Scotland.
Find out more and apply: rcpsg.ac.uk/work-with-us/pol…
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New public polling shows 83% of Scots agree the Scottish Government must act to make healthy food convenient and affordable for everyone.
Scotland is calling for action - our manifesto reflects that call.
Three must‑haves. One fairer, healthier Scotland.
#GoodFoodFuture
Scotland’s #GoodFoodFuture starts today. On #WorldObesityDay we launch our joint manifesto with new polling showing 2/3 of Scots want healthier food environments to protect the health of the public. Scotland is calling for action — and we’re answering that call.
Link in bio.
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🌸 Celebrating women like Edna, 100, this International Women’s Day. Food Train keeps older women independent & cared for 💜 Donate today! thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/… #IWD2026
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This Mother’s Day, help older people live well at home
Edna, 100, relies on Food Train for shopping & companionship. For many older people, home means comfort & independence.
💛 Your kindness can change a life.
👉 Donate: thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/…
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Scotland’s #GoodFoodFuture is coming.
On 4 March #WorldObesityDay, we launch our joint manifesto and new public polling on Scotland’s food system—setting out clear actions for the next Scottish Government.
Three must haves. One fairer, healthier Scotland.
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We are hosting a webinar on 24 February at 12.30pm, introducing our political toolkit for members.
🔦 Our BDA Policy Officers will also give updates on key campaign areas.
Register your place today ➡ bda.uk.com/events/calendar/l…
ALT Top‑down view of a person at a desk watching a webinar on a laptop, with a notebook and pen beside them. Text promotes the launch of the BDA Political Toolkit webinar on 24 February at 12:30pm.
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Remarkable achievement: 640 informative, interesting blogs related to dementia since April 2014.
Congratulations to the team of #AlliedHealthProfessionals
A weekly blog at “Let’s talk about dementia”. In 2025 we shared 43 blogs, reaching a truly international audience, people reading the blogs in the UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Netherland, India, Singapore, South Africa and many more. letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr…
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We recently took the opportunity to celebrate winning BDA Branch of the Year (our 2nd year in a row 🥳), whilst also celebrating those leaving our committee and those joining!
We’re delighted to have a full committee once more, keep your eyes peeled for what we get up to 👀
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📊 We need your insights!
BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey is open until the end of the year. Share how you screen for malnutrition and help us understand prevalence across the UK.
Why not complete it now? bit.ly/3LrKZY0
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New report on childhood dementia - @alzscot childhood dementia is poorly understood and is caused by more than 145 rare genetic disorders which are progressive and life limiting. While these conditions are rare, they all cause dementia in children. alzscot.org/new-report-child…
