VfL Blog

Hydration among older people and those in care

Hydration among older people is an important issue, especially in summer. If you care for someone, or you cater for care home residents, ensuring older people drink enough water through the day can be a constant challenge. We have some inspiring ideas on our companion website here, in which VfL Che...

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What care homes are looking for from vegan and vegetarian suppliers

Insights from Procurement For Care and allmanhall during Care Home Open Week As Care Home Open Week shines a spotlight on life in care settings across the UK, it's also an opportunity to recognise the people working behind the scenes to support residents' wellbeing. When it comes to vegan ...

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Carers’ Week: Support for those who care (8–14 June)

Are you a carer? Vegetarian for Life Roving Chef Alex celebrates carers and shares how cookery sessions, recipes and practical resources can benefit those caring for others. The UK has an estimated 5.8 million unpaid carers. Sometimes care will be for a brief period, while that person recovers and ...

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