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Buy a loved one a subscription to V for Life.

V for Life is working to change the lives of older vegans and vegetarians. Supporters will become part of a community helping more and more people just like us stay veg*n for life.

To give someone the gift of V for Life membership, simply complete your purchase, remembering to include YOUR email address. One of our team will then get in touch with you for details of who you want to receive the subscription.

Visit our website to find out more.

New supporters will receive a copy of our Self-Advocacy Guide, outlining the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. They'll also receive a free copy of our supporters magazine, eBites, as well as a 10% discount on all items in our online shop.

Buy a loved one a subscription to V for Life.

V for Life is working to change the lives of older vegans and vegetarians. Supporters will become part of a community helping more and more people just like us stay veg*n for life.

To give someone the gift of V for Life membership, simply complete your purchase, remembering to include YOUR email address. One of our team will then get in touch with you for details of who you want to receive the subscription.

Visit our website to find out more.

New supporters will receive a copy of our Self-Advocacy Guide, outlining the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. They'll also receive a free copy of our supporters magazine, eBites, as well as a 10% discount on all items in our online shop.

Buy a loved one a subscription to V for Life.

V for Life is working to change the lives of older vegans and vegetarians. Supporters will become part of a community helping more and more people just like us stay veg*n for life.

To give someone the gift of V for Life membership, simply complete your purchase, remembering to include YOUR email address. One of our team will then get in touch with you for details of who you want to receive the subscription.

Visit our website to find out more.

New supporters will receive a copy of our Self-Advocacy Guide, outlining the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. They'll also receive a free copy of our supporters magazine, eBites, as well as a 10% discount on all items in our online shop.

Issue number 3 of our popular 48 page yearbook magazine. Vintage contains numerous features, one-off interviews and articles, and is designed to be kept and used throughout the year.

Included in issue #3:

Fab finger foods
Activities to support older veg*ns
Why and how to make a will
Vegetarianism in WWI
Top tips for vegan baking

Three of our most popular advice and recipe guides for those looking to create simple, tasty dishes that won't break the bank or take a long time to make. Featuring:

1) Cooking For One a recipe guide specially created for senior vegans or vegetarians who cook for themselves. Includes advice on nutrition, a sample menu planner, and a guide to useful equipment.

2) Cooking on a Budget a 32 page guide packed with practical tips on smart shopping and creating dishes with cheaper ingredients. Includes advice on savvy shopping, planning, and storing food.

3) Take V one of our most popular guides, each recipe contains only 5 ingredients and is quick and easy to make.

A comprehensive guide showing how to use vegan, dairy-free alternatives to fortify food with calories and protein.

This colourful 24-page guide equips caterers with the knowledge they need to fortify foods for someone following a vegan or milk-free diet.

Packed with recipes, including light meals, mains, puddings, snacks and drinks, there are plenty of ideas and inspiration for fortifying dishes without dairy.

You’ll find the calories and protein calculated for each recipe; a table of protein-rich ingredients that can be used to fortify foods; and ideas for dairy-free fortification of snacks and drinks.

Chef Ollie Bragg who developed the recipes said: “Ensuring residents get enough calories and protein when appetite is low can be tricky. This can seem even more challenging when your go-to dairy fortification methods can’t be used. These delicious recipes will show you how to increase calories without compromising on taste.”

11oz ceramic mug.
Glossy white finish.
Dishwasher and microwave safe.

11oz ceramic mug.
Glossy white finish.
Dishwasher and microwave safe.

11oz ceramic mug.
Glossy white finish.
Dishwasher and microwave safe.

11oz ceramic mug.
Glossy white finish.
Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Three of our best resources for nutrition information, including:

- our BDA approved Nutrition Guide for Older Vegetarians and Vegans

- Food Fortification for Vegans guide

- pull-out banner pen with handy nutritional tips

10% off the original price if you buy the bundle

Ideal for care home and hospital caterers, this BDA-approved publication answers frequently asked questions concerning older vegetarians and vegans, such as:

how to stimulate appetite or boost nutrient intake
good sources of protein for those on texture modified diets
a daily menu plan
suggested vegan fortification agents, finger foods, and even vegan options that may be suitable for lower-fibre diets

Updated for 2020 to reflect the latest scientific evidence.

Proudly identify yourself as a vegan with this small pin badge. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegans at mealtimes.

- Strong enamel in gold-effect
- Green colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Size: 18mm
- Butterfly clasp

Proudly identify yourself as a vegetarian with this small pin badge. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegetarians at mealtimes.

- Strong enamel in silver-effect
- Lilac colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Size: 18mm
- Butterfly clasp

The definitive bundle of the absolute best seasonal recipes we have produced. Featuring 5 distinct and diverse recipe guides that bring together some of the most popular dishes from some of the most popular festivities throughout the calendar year. Included are:

1) Celebrate Burns Night and Valentine's Day

2) Celebrate St David's Day

3) Easter Treats

4) A Taste of South East Asia

5) Festive Delights

**Please use the drop-down menu above to select which national version of the guide you would like**

Are you confident about protecting your vegan or vegetarian identity and beliefs – now and in the future?

VfL's self-advocacy pack outlines the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. It details the steps you can take to ensure that you are cared for in line with your beliefs.

Understand your rights as a vegan or vegetarian.
Where to access support and information (care homes, legal, nutrition).
Step-by-step guide to ensuring that your rights are respected in case of loss of capacity or cognition or when receiving care.
Template letters to use if admitted to hospital or receiving care.

Proudly identify yourself as a vegan with this comfortable yet durable wristband. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegans at mealtimes.

- Easy to put on and take off
- Green colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Strong silicone
- Inset text for longevity

Proudly identify yourself as a vegetarian with this comfortable yet durable wristband. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegetarians at mealtimes.

- Easy to put on and take off
- Lilac colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Strong silicone
- Inset text for longevity

Material: 100% cotton.*

Pre-shrunk.
Seamless twin needle collar.
Taped neck and shoulders.
Twin needle sleeves and hem.
Tubular body.

Most Gildan products are manufactured with two labels in the neck, but only one can be removed when a printed label is opted for. The second label contains the required legal information so it has to remain unremoved.

Weight:

White 193gsm.
Colours 203gsm.

*Ash 99% cotton/1% polyester.

**Dark Heather, Heather Cardinal and Heather Navy 50% cotton/50% polyester.

***Sport grey 90% cotton/10% polyester.