*A leading advocate for rights-based care, where plant-based diets are recognised in law and practice on par with religious and cultural diets – central to a person’s identity and dignity.
*A driving force in improving standards across the care sector – so that high-quality vegan and vegetarian options are not only available but expected.
*A catalyst for evidence-based change, leading research and influencing national policy to ensure older veg*ns’ voices are heard and their challenges understood.
*Plant-based cookery course for older adults and caterer training for care-givers.
*Recipes and a number of resources on our website (many also available in print) covering topics such as nutrition, dietary diversity, later life planning, memory care pledges.
*Pen- and Phone-pals scheme.
*Grants scheme available to help older vegans and vegetarians with independent living, subject to available funding.
*Lunch clubs.
*Directory of care establishments.