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Autumn 2026 edition of Vegetarian for Life’s electronic magazine, eBites.

If you run a care home or work in hospitality, you already know how closely the Care Quality Commission (CQC) looks at the care you provide. What you may not know is that failing to respect a resident’s vegetarian or vegan beliefs isn’t just poor practice – it can put you in breach of regulations and even lead to enforcement action.

This factsheet explains what the CQC expects of you, why it matters, and where to find practical guidance

Vegan IDDSI recipes and practical presentation tips for caterers and care professionals looking to enhance texture-modified menus. From comforting savoury dishes to indulgent plant-based desserts, you’ll find simple, creative ways to meet residents’ nutritional needs while delivering flavour, variety and dignity at every IDDSI level.

Also available, our Vegan texture-modified guide. A collection of vegan and vegetarian recipes, perfect for vegans, vegetarians or those with egg or milk allergies, who need a texture-modified diet.

A collection of simple, satisfying vegan recipes designed for both home cooks and caterers. Every recipe has been tested to make the most of everyday ingredients. They’re low-fuss, full of flavour, and can often be adapted to whatever’s in season or on offer. Whether you already follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, or are just looking to include more plant-based meals, this collection is for you. Adding more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and seeds to your meals can offer benefits – not just for health, but for the planet too. 

You can purchase a copy here, or by calling 0161 257 0887.

Fourth edition of VfL’s magazine exclusively for older vegans and vegetarians.

Preview only. For a paper copy of the magazine, please visit our online shop.

Vegan recipes and presentation techniques for chefs looking to enhance care home menus. From flavourful plant-based entrées to indulgent desserts, you’ll find practical ways to meet your residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

You can purchase a copy here, or by calling 0161 257 0887.

Discover the simplicity and flavour of plant-based cooking with our collection of one-pot meals. These delicious recipes require minimal prep and clean up, letting you enjoy more time for yourself or with your loved ones.

This vegan and vegetarian care home menu book was created to assist people in the care sector to communicate with their residents. The book is designed to help residents to express their menu preferences if communication is a challenge.
By being able to point at dishes, residents can make clear choices about their meal selection and have more control over what they are eating.

You can purchase a copy here, or by calling 0161 257 0887.

These menu cards are designed to be used to aid and encourage residents to prepare their own snacks with staff support, to help promote choice and independence.

You can purchase a copy here, or by calling 0161 257 0887

Vegetarian for Life and the Care Inspectorate have collaborated to produce guidance on good care for vegans and vegetarians.

The Health and Social Care Standards set out what people should expect when using health, social care or social work services in Scotland. The standards have been developed to make these services better for everyone so that every person is treated with respect and dignity, and their human rights are upheld.

For a physical copy of the guidance, please visit our online shop.

A collection of vegan and vegetarian recipes, perfect for vegans, vegetarians or those with egg or milk allergies, who need a texture-modified diet.

You can purchase a paper copy here, or by calling 0161 257 0887.

Also available, our IDDSI menu cards. Vegan IDDSI recipes and practical presentation tips for caterers and care professionals looking to enhance texture-modified menus.

Top tips and simple, tasty recipes for lunch club caterers.