Tuesday, 25 November
12:00-13:30
Online
Join us as we delve into the latest UK research at the intersection of food, eating practices, wellbeing, and adult social care. Through a series of bite-sized presentations followed by a panel discussion, we’ll explore how food goes far beyond nutrition — acting as a powerful tool for connection, care, and community.
We’ll discuss how shared meals and everyday food rituals can foster belonging, reduce social isolation, and enhance wellbeing among adults with care and support needs, including disabled people and older adults.
This webinar is open to all – whether you’re a social care professional, researcher, policymaker, or simply passionate about the social power of food.
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Panel presentations:
Talk 1: The FEAST study explores the role food plays in the care and rehabilitation of younger adults with neurological conditions living in long-term care settings. Dr Julie Latchem-Hastings is a neurological physiotherapist by background, now a Senior Lecturer in the School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University.
Talk 2: The Food Glorious Food study explores what works in food and drink provision within diverse community group settings for people living with dementia. Panel member: Dr Becky Oatley is a researcher and lecturer in social work, with a particular interest in ageing and dementia. Becky is based in the School for Social Sciences, Cardiff University.
Talk 3: Meals on Wheels: delivering social connections for older people? Recent findings about the importance of Meals on Wheels services in enhancing older people’s wellbeing in the community. Panel members: Professor Angeliki Papadiki with Professor Paul Willis.
Angeliki is a professor of public health nutrition in the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. Her expertise is in public health nutrition and social care, with a focus on traditional diets, Meals on Wheels services, and fostering impactful collaborations to improve health, sustainability, and community wellbeing. Paul is a Professor in Social Care, a registered social worker and director of CARE at Cardiff University. His expertise is in older age, social inclusion and social care delivery.
With an introduction from Professor Kevin Morgan, professor of governance and development in the School of Geography and Planning and author of a new book Serving the public: The good food revolution in schools, hospitals and prisons (available from Manchester Press, 2025).
