British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Who we are

The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which brings together leading multi-disciplinary professional and patient groups and networks from across the UK to help promote the best possible outcomes in nutritional care.

Our culture and values

Listen, Lead, Share, Support

Working to ensure every individual receives safe, timely and appropriate nutritional care in every care setting, every day.

https://www.bapen.org.uk/pdfs/bapen-strategy-2022-2027.pdf

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core components of membership and reflect the values of BAPEN. They should be seen as essential individual rights. In the context of BAPEN’s work, the most important reason for promoting EDI is to help achieve better outcomes for patients. Hearing all voices within an organisation can bring more careful consideration, better decision-making and better risk management.  When supported and valued, colleagues create a happier, more imaginative and more engaged collective.  Within a voluntary association it is essential to create ‘parity of esteem’ and a feeling of joint-ownership amongst members, regardless of their individual role.

Furthermore, as part of BAPEN’s 2022 – 2027 Strategy, the organisation committed to amplfiying and making improvements to our EDI policies and commitments.