Optimal Nutritional Care for All

01/02/2026

⌛ Today is – Intestinal Failure Awareness Day

🧑‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️ Surgeons play a key role in preventing and managing intestinal failure.

👇 This infographic shows how surgical decisions - from prehabilitation and ERAS protocols to early referral and adherence to ESPEN guidelines - can reduce the risk of IF and improve long-term outcomes.

🩹 Surgery saves the bowel. Specialised care saves a life.



The full infographic in PDF is available here:

🔗 Download the UK English version: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wdwmzyvftgqhfl0u1velp/1F_Day_Infographic_Surgeon-UK-FINAL.pdf?rlkey=xu39amm0t6d86ab9p9l4r6h8e&e=1&st=rcy30cjw&dl=0
🔗 Download the US English version: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g5pdsgfstm9m6068v0bcb/1F_Day_Infographic_Surgeon-US-FINAL.pdf?rlkey=t5f7anudcoh0dcuo5c7mvzagm&e=1&st=kqy01p5i&dl=0

30/01/2026

⌛ 2 days to go until – Intestinal Failure Awareness Day

𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

💡 Today’s infographic shows how dietitians play a key role — from nutrition planning and monitoring to preventing complications, supporting intestinal adaptation, and improving quality of life.

📌 Appropriate nutritional therapy can reduce hospital admissions and dependence on parenteral nutrition.

28/01/2026

⌛ 4 days to go until – Intestinal Failure Awareness Day

On , we call for greater recognition of and better access to specialised care.

Today, Dr Nada Rotovnik Kozjek, Director of the Intestinal Failure Centre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, speaks about one of the biggest challenges in intestinal failure: low awareness, not only among the general public but also within healthcare systems.

⚠️ When awareness is low, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment become much more difficult.



Watch and share the video:

Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, SLOVENIA Failure Awareness Day 2026

27/01/2026

5 days to go until – Intestinal Failure Awareness Day

“𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘦.”

As Nathalie Lauwers, nurse and LIFE SG member, reminds us, home parenteral nutrition does not have to limit life - when the right support is in place.

💙 Let’s keep sharing real-life perspectives and building awareness together.

27/01/2026

5 days to go until – Intestinal Failure Awareness Day

In today’s video, Prof. Vantuysel highlights that is treatable - when patients have timely access to appropriate, specialised care.

Raising awareness is key to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes across countries.

▶️ Watch the video, share the message, and join the action today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjwmIwPCI1s

Leuven University Hospitals, BELGIUM Failure Awareness Day 2026

26/01/2026

“𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦-𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦.”

As Prof. Stéphane Schneider reminds us, is treatable - but only if awareness, collaboration, and equal standards of care are in place.

📢 Let’s use to call for real change. Share this message and help us reach those who can make a difference.

26/01/2026

On 1st February, we’re supporting 1F Day to raise awareness and call for equal access to care for people living with IF across Europe. 🌍

❔️What is intestinal failure, why is it life-threatening, and why do so many patients still face unequal access to care?

🔎 This infographic clearly explains the challenges - from low awareness and limited reference centres to disparities in access - and shows that intestinal failure is treatable when the right care is available

🖇 Please share it and help us raise awareness ahead of .

16/01/2026

On 1 February, together with our partners, we organise 1F Day to spotlight inequalities in intestinal failure care and call for equal standards for every patient.

📘 Learn more about intestinal failure, the actions needed and how to join:
👉 european-nutrition.org/life/

17/11/2025

🇧🇪 Belgium launches its Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 campaign today!

Together with BeONCA, partners across Belgium are raising awareness about malnutrition in older adults, promoting early screening, and strengthening nutritional care across hospitals, home care, and community settings.

This year’s focus:
🔎 Better detection
📈 Improved monitoring
🤝 Stronger collaboration across all care levels

Let’s stand together for better nutrition, better care, and better health.

🎥 Learn more here: https://european-nutrition.org/malnutrition-awareness-weeks-2025/belgium/

17/11/2025

🇸🇪 Sweden joins | December 1–5 🚀

Sweden joins the European Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 with a dedicated week focused on raising awareness of disease-related malnutrition, strengthening knowledge, and promoting good nutritional care across healthcare and community settings.

This year’s campaign brings together universities, regions, and the Swedish Dietitians Association, with activities for professionals, students, and the public.

📌 Highlights include:
- Umeå University: fact sheets + online learning on malnutrition
- University of Gothenburg & VGR: MAW activities on Dec 3
- Örebro Region: short webinars, public campaigns, digital outreach
- Educational materials for both citizens and healthcare staff

🔗 More info: https://european-nutrition.org/malnutrition-awareness-weeks-2025/sweden/

10/11/2025

🇷🇸 Serbia joins | 10–14 Nov

Led by NUPENS with the Clinical Centers of Serbia, Vojvodina, Niš, and the University of Belgrade, this year’s campaign emphasizes education, screening, diagnosis, and clinical nutrition interventions, particularly in gastrointestinal and oncology care.

🎯 Focus:
- Raise awareness among healthcare providers, especially in pediatric, GI, and oncology populations.
- Improve nutritional screening, assessment, and individualized therapy.
- Promote clinical nutrition as a vital part of cancer care and recovery.

📢 Activities include educational events for professionals, students, and the public.

🔗 More info: https://european-nutrition.org/malnutrition-awareness-weeks-2025/serbia/

10/11/2025

🇬🇧 UK is coming up | 17–21 Nov

For the 8th UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, BAPEN and the Malnutrition Task Force unite to raise understanding of malnutrition and dehydration risks among professionals, the public, and policymakers.

Campaign Focus: Ask, Look, Listen 🎯
🗣️ Check in on appetite, nutrition, and ability to prepare meals.
👀 Spot signs like unplanned weight loss or empty cupboards.
👂Hear concerns about wellbeing, loneliness, or loss of interest.

📢 Everyone has a role in preventing and managing malnutrition.

🔗 More info: https://european-nutrition.org/malnutrition-awareness-weeks-2025/united-kingdom/

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BAPEN (British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)