News
Published:
Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Soar Among Older Adults in Care Homes – Survey Reveals a 24% Rise in the Last Decade
A representative survey of 1,000 UK care homes shows a 24% rise over the past decade in vegan and vegetarian residents, with nearly one in three care homes (31.8%) now catering to at least one veg*n resident. The figures spotlight a growing trend among older adults and highlight the need for…
Published:
Pioneers of Vegan and Vegetarian Care Catering Celebrated at 2024 Awards for Excellence
In time for World Vegan Month, Vegetarian for Life (VfL) returned to the iconic Houses of Parliament, hosting the eighth annual Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering. With the number of vegan and vegetarian residents in UK care homes rising 24% over the past decade, this event…
Published:
Charity VfL 2024 Awards Now Open… Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering.
Care setting charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL) is on the lookout for 2024's rising stars in vegan and vegetarian care catering. This year marks the eighth VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering. With more vegans and vegetarians moving into residential care every year, this annual award…
Published:
New Guidance Based on the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Standards Aims to Improve the Quality of Care for Vegetarians and Vegans
Vegetarian for Life (VfL) and the Care Inspectorate have collaborated to produce new guidance on good care for vegans and vegetarians. The self-evaluation tool and guidance are based on the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Standards. The Health and Social Care Standards set out what…
Published:
Thriving on Plants in Later Life – Generation X’s Show Veganism Is for Long Term
Charity V for Life has been compiling a fascinating archive telling the stories of veg*ns… Veggie Voices! It will showcase this, initially online, in time for National Older Veg*ns Day (1 October.) To whet appetites we chat with seven inspirational people who are enjoying their vegan lifestyle …
Published:
Recipes from the 2023 VfL calendar – Photo credit: Flavour Photos.
Recipes from the 2023 VfL calendar – Photo credit: Flavour Photos. January Versatile Stew February Buckwheat Blinis March Mango and Ginger Cheesecake IDDSI level 2 mildly thick April Lemon and Courgette Cake May Graze Boards – Sweet and Savoury Bruchetta with a Trio of Toppings…
Published:
How to create an inclusive Global Tea Party this Nutrition and Hydration Week
How to create an inclusive Global Tea Party this Nutrition and Hydration Week, 13–19 March 2023 One of the highlights of Nutrition and Hydration Week is its Global Tea Party, which this year takes place on Wednesday 15 March. On this day, Nutrition and Hydration Week participants are invited to…
