Food and drink

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This section has pages covering the following issues:• Dietary needs

• Help with drinking

• Hot drinks and cold drinks

• Help with eating

• Snacks, meals, puddings, fillings and toppings

• Nil by mouth

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Dietary needs

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Kosher Halal

Gluten free

Vegetarian

Dairy free

Dairy

Free

VeganVegan

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Help with drinking

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I need help to drink

It is vital that people drink enough fluid. Dehydration is a serious risk to health. Some people may not be able to say they are

thirsty and may not be able to drink without support or the right equipment.

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Adapted cup Cup with straw Thickener

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Cold drinks

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Flavours

Water

Milkshake Fizzy drink

Juice SquashD

iet

FRUIT

FRUIT

SquashFruit

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Hot drinks

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Tea

Herbal tea

Coffee

Fruit tea

Decaf

Hot chocolate

Milk Soya milk Sugar Sweetener

sugar

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It is vital that people eat well in hospital.Some people may not be able to say they are hungry and may

not be able to eat without support or the right equipment.

Help to eat

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I need help to eat

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Adapted cutlery Food cut up Food liquidised

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Snacks

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Banana

Biscuits

Cake

Apple

Crisps

Chocolate

Orange

Yogurt

Sweets

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Meals and puddings

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Sandwich

Toast

Pudding

Meal

Cereal

Ice cream

Jacket potato

Porridge

Soup

Oats

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Fillings and toppings

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Tuna EggJam

Chocolate spread

Butter

Ham

Jam

Baked beans

Tuna

Marmalade

Cheese

Egg

chocolate

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Nil by mouth

No food

No drink

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