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Age UK
Age UK are a force that combines the power of "Age Concern" and the "Help the Aged". Four years on from the publication of Hungry to be Heard, which highlighted the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitals, they have released a second campaign - Still Hungry to be Heard.
Age UK are calling for all hospital wards to implement their seven step plan to combat malnutrition in hospitals:
Listening to patients
Ward staff to become more food aware
Hospital staff to follow own professional guidance e.g.RCN Nutrition Now campaign
Nutritional assessment on admission to be universally consistent and regular during stay
Employ "Protected meal times"
Use "Red Trays"
Appropriate use of trained volunteers
Our Sales Director says "Tillery Valley endorses the approach by Age UK and we have committed to help spread the word in support of their campaign through a variety of initiatives. Providing this website link is one of them."
The 'eatwell plate'
We provide full nutritional information to help our clients to plan balanced menus. Our meals reflect the Food Standards Agency 'eatwell plate' model.
5 a day
Our fruits and vegetables are cooked without added salt or sugar and our recommended portion sizes are above those recommended by the Department of Health.
Salt, saturated fat, sugar and energy
Our work as Food Standards Agency Stakeholders for salt and saturated fat, sugar and energy gives our clients the confidence of knowing we are working continually to explore new ways to provide meals that support the public health agenda, as set out in the government white paper Choosing Health.
Nutritional care
Our dietitians work closely with our technical team to ensure our nutrition and dietetic publications reflect best practice as specified in the British Dietetic Association, the Hospital Caterers Association and Diabetes UK.