From spoon to ONS: Is 'food-first' failing patients?

From spoon to ONS: Is 'food-first' failing patients?

Is ‘food-first’ a clinical ideal or a convenient myth?

Join us for an exclusive live, engaging, and practical webinar tailored for professionals working in nutrition and healthcare. This 1.5-hour session will explore the evidence, policy context and real-world approaches to closing the nutrition gap in the first 30 days after hospital discharge. This session will not be recorded, so this is your only chance to attend live and gain practical insights from NHS experts.

Our expert speakers will share practical strategies for supporting patients during this critical period, highlighting how oral nutritional supplements (ONS) can aid recovery, enhance patient outcomes, and relieve pressure on community care services by reducing the risk of hospital readmission in the critical first 30 days after discharge.

Hosted by Dr Duane Mellor (Registered Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Leicester), the event will feature interactive group discussions to enhance practical learning and collaboration.

What you'll learn:

✅ Describe the clinical limitations of a food-first-only approach in specific populations

✅ Identify when and how to appropriately escalate from food-first to fortified foods and ONS

✅ Explain the evidence base supporting early ONS use in malnutrition pathways

✅ Discuss practical solutions for improving adherence, taste acceptance, and dignity in prescribing

Meet Our Speakers:

👨‍⚕️ Dr Duane Mellor – Registered Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Leicester

👩‍⚕️ Dove Yu – Senior Specialist Dietitian in Oncology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

👩‍⚕️ Aisling Pigott – Registered Dietitian, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Doctoral Researcher

📅 Date: Thursday, 25th September 2025

⏰ Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

📍 Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

This information is intended for Healthcare Professionals only.

🎁 Bonus: Exclusive chance to win a £250 voucher!*

As an extra incentive, all ticket holders will have the opportunity to enter our exclusive prize draw! By completing the short form, you'll have a chance to win a £250 voucher!*

This session is ideal for healthcare professionals, dietitians, and those interested in effective medical nutrition solutions. Don't miss the opportunity to gain practical insights and contribute to the future of plant-based ONS care.

*T&Cs: This competition is open to UK-based healthcare practitioners aged 18 or over. The competition begins at 8 am on 4th September 2025 and ends at 8 pm on 25th September 2025. To enter, participants must complete the survey. The winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and notified by 29th September 2025. If the winner does not respond by 3rd October 2025, a new winner may be chosen. The prize is a £250 voucher, with a wide selection of high street retailers or PayPal available to choose from. The prize will be delivered within 15 days of the winner’s confirmation. By entering the competition, participants also agree to receive marketing communications from AYMES. Personal data provided for entry will be used solely for administering the competition and sending marketing communications and will not be shared with third parties without consent. By entering, participants agree to these terms and conditions. AYMES reserves the right to amend or cancel the competition at any time.