The Malnutrition Awareness and Prevention Network (MAPN) is a forum that brings together organisations and individuals with interests in older people, food & communities to share good practice and combine efforts to influence awareness and action on malnutrition.
Formed in 2018, the network meets quarterly to exchange ideas, resources and research to drive change and improvement for older people living in the UK.
MAPN also acts as an ‘expert advisory group’ to key partners by informing stakeholders on the work of the network, responding to consultations, making recommendations to shape national decision-making and influencing national agendas to ensure that malnutrition is given prominence.
If you or your organisation are interested in becoming a member please contact us...
MAPN Members
The Ageing & Dementia Research Centre at BUThe Ageing & Dementia Research Centre (ADRC) at Bournemouth University brings together collective research expertise in areas of ageing and dementia. The research falls under three broad categories: developing ageing and dementia-friendly environments, nutrition and wellbeing, and activity and social inclusion. |
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BAPENBAPEN (The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) is a charity working to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in all care settings and the community. Together BAPEN and MTF run the UK Malnutrition Awareness Week (UKMAW). |
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British Dietetic Association Older People Specialist GroupThe British Dietetic Association Older People Specialist Group represents UK dietitians that work with older adults |
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Eat Well Age WellEat Well Age Well is a project from Scottish Charity Food Train that works to tackle the issue of malnutrition in older adults living at home in Scotland. |
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Greater Manchester Nutrition & HydrationThe Greater Manchester Nutrition & Hydration programme is run by Age UK Salford. It aims to reduce preventable malnutrition and dehydration among older people in Greater Manchester through partnership working and promoting early intervention through widespread use of the PaperWeight Armband. |
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Hertfordshire Independent Living ServiceHertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) is a charitable, social enterprise, operating the UK's largest not for profit meals on wheels service. Delivering around 17 different independence promoting services across the county of Hertfordshire, HILS aims to support its older and vulnerable clients to stay happy, healthy and independent at home. |
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The Malnutrition Task ForceThe Malnutrition Task Force (MTF) is a charity which aims to combat preventable and avoidable malnutrition and dehydration among older people in the UK. Together, the MTF and BAPEN run UK Malnutrition Awareness Week. |
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National Association of Care CateringThe National Association of Care Catering (NACC) unites, supports and represents everyone working in and associated with catering in the UK care sector. It is recognised as a respected source of information and opinion for the dynamic and growing area of care catering. |
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Nutrition & Diet Resources UKNutrition & Diet Resources UK is a charitable social enterprise, working with specialist dietitians and related professionals to develop evidence-based resources that empower individuals and/or their carers to make informed dietary choices to prevent, manage or improve health conditions. |
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University of HertfordshireThe University of Hertfordshire undertakes research relevant to food insecurity, malnutrition and vulnerability in the Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care and delivers educational courses in Dietetics and Nutrition plus doctoral programmes relevant to food, public health, social care and nutrition and dietetics. |
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University of East AngliaResearchers at the University of East Anglia investigate the effects of nutrition on ageing, as well as diet quality and malnutrition on musculoskeletal health and hydration care for older people. By working collaboratively with clinicians, we ensure our research is clinically relevant. Our research informs our teaching and educational courses for health professionals at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD level. |
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The Malnutrition Task Force is not accountable for the actions, decisions and outcomes of the Malnutrition Awareness and Prevention Network.