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Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) are evidence-based, highly regulated nutritional solutions for disease related malnutrition. This article makes the case for the provision of ONS on prescription, to ensure that all patients, including the most vulnerable, are able to access the products that are most appropriate for their care, whenever they are needed.

The provision of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) on prescription ensures that under the supervision of a healthcare professional, all patients, including the most vulnerable, are able to access the products that are most suitable for their care, whenever they are needed.

Malnutrition is a consistent problem across the NHS. New research has found that more than half the hospital trusts in England are significantly under-reporting malnutrition rates compared to accepted national estimates.

The increasing number of cases of malnutrition in hospital and associated deaths reflects a system-wide failure to consistently screen and manage patients who are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.

The increasing number of cases of malnutrition in hospital and associated deaths reflect a system-wide failure to consistently screen and manage patients who are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, according to new research. This article calls for urgent action to tackle an ‘unacceptable’ situation.

A description and discussion of the incidence of malnutrition across hospital trusts in England, together with proposed policy solutions and calls for action.

Good nutrition plays an essential part in managing disease and medical conditions, and should be at the heart of patient care. This article considers why it is still being overlooked in many cases.

This article considers the cost of malnutrition and the role than oral nutritional supplements (ONS) can play in providing value for money.

This article considers the cost and value of medical nutrition, in respect of both NHS budgets and patient outcomes.

Malnutrition in England is estimated to cost the public purse £19.6 billion per year. Improving nutritional care for individuals who are malnourished, or at risk of malnutrition, could have considerable cost-saving implications, including:

• Fewer hospital admissions and re-admissions

• Shorter length of stay in hospital

• Fewer healthcare needs in the community, such as GP visits and care at patients' homes

An overview of the regulation, innovation and prescription of formula milks for infants.

A review of the value and cost-effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements (ONS).

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New research from Scotland has revealed a widespread, critical need for education and information with regard to infant nutrition. Midwives and health visitors urgently need more funding and support.

The Royal College of Nurses’ standard guidance to nurses on formula feeds.