Hospital food

durham
You write confidently about hospital procedures; having read the posts and heard on radio, of appalling tales of insufficient nursing levels, (not their fault), would I be acceptable as a volunteer or would I be considered a well-meaning medically untrained volunteer?

I knew a confused, diabetic patient who went into hospital. I was told afterwards, her food and water were within reach. She didn't feed herself or drink The inevitable happened five years ago.

Please remember who said, "Let the NHS wither on the vine?" That lady woman would recognise her uncaring policies are still in place, if she were alive.

She did not say that, LuckyDucky, as I have already stated.

Get your facts right please.

Moving on

Good idea. Getting quotes/facts straight is also a good idea.

I have to say, and not disagreeing with what anyone else has said, that the last time I saw hospital food in our nearest hospital, it wasnt too bad. They use brand yogurts, and local ice cream tubs etc, which all help to provide at least some food that can be bought locally. It may not be homemade or hospital made food as such, but is very edible.

When I had a hip replacement I was given a choice of 3 hospitals. I chose the nearest which happened to be a private hospital but which had an arrangement with the NHS. I had a private room and the food was excellent which was sad because I had very little appetite. I still feel a little guilty about the cost of this.
Recently I had an eye operation at a different NHS hospital. I only stayed overnight but the food was OK ie a ham sandwich, cottage pie, carrots and peas, followed by yoghurt and then cereal/toast for breakfast. I am not a fussy eater. I did not have to prepare it myself as with every other meal in my life so - luxury!