Food

The food issue: why food is at the heart of social care

Obesity: a child protection issue?

obese child Explore our interactive graphic to find out when obesity becomes a risk factor in child protection cases. More

Malnutrition among older people

food and older people illustrationWhat's the best way to ensure older people with social care support get the nutrition they need? More

Good practice: Autism

school dinners A specialist school is letting its students with special educational needs cook for their teachers and peers. More
 

How to eat well on the run

healthy foodThe busy lives of social workers lead many to skimp on their diet, eating crisps and chocolate to sustain them. A chef offers some top tops on how to stay healthy. More

Masterchef

Care cook of the year Care cook of the year Craig Dewhurst on cooking tasty, nutritious food on a budget for older people in a care home. More

Good practice: poverty

cooking in Calderdale A cookery scheme in Yorkshire is teaching families from deprived communities how to cook healthy food on a budget. More

Good practice: learning disabilities

Unity Cafe How two London cafes are providing non-subsidised, paid employment for people with learning disabilities. More