Author: hannah.doubleday

NEW FOOD CONSISTENCIES

SMOOTH PURÉED DIET (LEVEL 4)
SMOOTH NO LUMPS

MINCED AND MOIST DIET
(LEVEL 5)
MOIST with SOFT LUMPS

SOFT AND BITE-SIZED DIET
(LEVEL 6)
NEEDS LITTLE CHEWING

REGULAR DIET
(LEVEL 7)
NO RESTRICTIONS

NEW DRINK CONSISTENCIES

THIN FLUIDS
No thickener required

LEVEL 1 THICKENED FLUIDS
1 scoop thickener per 200ml

LEVEL 2 THICKENED FLUIDS
2 scoops thickener per 200ml

LEVEL 3 THICKENED FLUIDS
4 scoops thickener per 200ml

Any patient that has modified food and drink consistencies recommended MUST receive those consistencies.
These patients have been assessed by Speech and Language Therapists.
Failure to provide patients with the recommended consistencies may result in serious consequences to patients’ health.
Please contact catering if you do not receive the correct consistency meals for the patients.
If you have any concerns, please speak to the nursing staff or contact Speech and Language Therapy on ext. 4975.

October 2018