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Established in 2012, the Malnutrition Task Force raises awareness and provides information and practical guidance for everyone to help combat preventable undernutrition and dehydration in later life.
1 in 10 people over the age of 65 are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition

Undernutrition can affect anyone. It simply means that some older people are not eating or drinking enough to maintain their health and wellbeing. Unintended weight loss often goes unnoticed until it begins to affect a person’s health.

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The Deteriorating Person Webinar
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The Deteriorating Person Webinar on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, commencing at 13:00.
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State of the Nation 2025
State of the Nation 2025
Read the refreshed State of the Nation about older people and malnutrition in the UK today.
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But first a drink
#ButFirstADrink
A straightforward yet impactful approach that promotes teamwork and cultural change around hydration.
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Meals on Wheels Week
NACC Meals on Wheels Week
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has been organising Meals on Wheels Week for over 30 years, supporting providers in raising the profile of this valuable service.
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Guide to Using MTF Toolkit
Using the MTF Toolkit
A video guide to using the MTF tool-kit to start conversations
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Malnutrition in England
Malnutrition in England
We regularly review malnutrition statistics to keep them as up-to-date as possible. Last update: July 2024.
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Established in 2012, the Malnutrition Task Force is united to address avoidable and preventable malnutrition in older people. We raise awareness, share our expertise, and work with older people, their relatives, their informal carers and their friends, as well as with health and social care professionals in the community, hospitals, care homes, local authorities and private & voluntary organisations.

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