1. Summer Seminar Malnutrition task force and the importance within the care sector

2. The Malnutrition Task Force Independent group of experts across health, social care and local government, united to address the problem of preventable malnutrition in older people

3. Malnutrition Task Force Mission To ensure the prevention and treatment of preventable malnutrition is embedded in all care and community support services as well as raising awareness amongst older people and their families

4. Phase 1: Understanding Research, workshops, learning examples and case studies Understanding the issues Understanding what looks good Finding out what interventions have already taken place to tackle malnutrition - being clear on what has worked

5. Poor breathing and cough from loss of muscle strength Psychology – depression & apathy depression & apathy Poor Immunity and infections Decreased Cardiac output Hypothermia – decline in all functions Renal function – limited ability to excrete salt and water and water Loss of muscle and bone strength - falls and fractures Loss of muscle and bone strength - falls and fractures Impaired gut integrity and integrity and immunity immunity Impaired wound healing and susceptibility to pressure ulcers Liver fatty change, functional decline necrosis, fibrosis Consequences of Malnutrition (within days)

6. Potential causes of malnutrition in older people Being over 65 Relying on some one else for food Socially isolated, living alone, ability to cook Poor mobility Physical issues low income

7. Phase 2: Developing Identification of risk Identification of needs MonitoringCare and treatment

8. Guidance Guides for Food and beverage providers Hospitals Care homes Local communities Commissioners Available to download from www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk

9. Five principles for best practice ①Raising awareness ②Working together ③Identifying malnutrition ④Personalised care, support and treatment ⑤Monitoring and evaluation

10. Phase 3 Testing Five pilot sitesSocial marketing campaign ImplementationEvaluationSharing the learning

11. The Five Pilot Sites GatesheadSalfordDorsetKent Lambeth- Southwark

12. Social Marketing Campaign

13. Change Management Process Preparing to make the change - form a team Knowing where you are and where you want to be - understand the problem - agree a shared purpose and vision Making it happen - prioritise and implement action Measuring, monitoring and embedding change

14. Evaluation by University of Chester How has the Change Management programme been received by the different participants in Health Communities? What are the successes with the Change Management programme? And what are the issues? (i.e. lessons for improving effectiveness) How successful was the pilot program? A written evaluation report for each of the five sites

15. Phase 4 sharing the learning ToolsWebsiteEvaluationConference

16. Follow our progress www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk Follow us on Twitter @MalnutritionTF Subscribe to our newsletter via website

17. Keep in touch... Lesley Carter Projects and Partnerships Programme Manager lesley.carter@ageuk.org.uk