Food, Fluid and Nutrition

NHS Lothian’s principal concern is the delivery of safe and effective food, fluid and nutritional care that ensures the best possible clinical outcomes for patients, staff and visitors.

NHS Lothian will ensure that all individuals at greatest risk of malnutrition (overnutrition and undernutrition) are assessed and cared for without prejudice thereby helping to improve the quality of overall clinical care. By addressing the problem of malnutrition NHS Lothian will reduce inpatients stays and avoid complications associated with malnutrition.