Preventing falls in hospital

Making Mealtimes Matter

Making Mealtimes Matter is important to us.

We will aim to give you meals that are good for you and will give you the nutrients that you need to aid your recovery.

Special diets are provided for health or medical, religious and/or cultural reasons. Please inform the ward staff upon arrival if you have any dietary requirements including any allergies.

Our aim is to provide a quiet and calm environment during mealtimes. Non urgent staff activity should stop so you can enjoy your meal with as few interruptions as possible. Relatives and carers are welcome at meal times to help patients who require assistance eating.

Menu

We operate a 2 week menu cycle (week 1 and 2). A member of the ward team will inform you which menu cycle is being used and take your order each day. A member of ward staff will help you if you need support to choose your meal.

Breakfast service: 7.30am - 8.30am Lunch service: 11.45am - 12.45pm Evening meal service: 4.45pm and 5.45pm

A selection of hot and cold beverages will be served throughout the day. There will always be water available at your bedside.

Mid-morning and early afternoon snacks are served by the ward staff.

If you miss a meal, snack boxes are available. Please inform a member of staff.