HRH THE Prince of Wales today hosted a reception, which celebrated improvements in hospital food in England. Providing good, nutritious hospital food for patients has been highlighted in newly-published key guidance (known as CQUINs) for NHS commissioners and hospitals will now be encouraged to ensure their food meets standards, such as the Soil Association’s…
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THE DEPARTMENT of Health has announced eight principles to encourage the improvement of hospital food. The list includes the adoption of Government Buying Standards as standard wherever possible. Hospitals should also regularly evaluate their food service and act on feedback from patients. Healthy diets should also be promoted to patients, staff and…
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