Patients Rejecting NHS Claims That Their Food Is Of A High Standard

The video discusses the quality of hospital meals, highlighting mixed reviews from patients at Liverpool Women's Hospital. While hospital surveys report high satisfaction, independent surveys show lower approval. Budget constraints affect meal quality, with some hospitals spending less than £3 per patient daily. Campaigners and dietitians advocate for national food standards in hospitals, similar to those in schools and prisons, to ensure healthy meals for patient recovery. The video concludes with a call for improved standards to reduce food waste and reliance on external food sources.

What percentage of patients in hospital-conducted surveys rated the food as good or excellent?

• 83%

• 99%

• 61%

• 57%

What is the daily budget per patient for meals at Liverpool Women's Hospital?

• £5.00

• £10.00

• £3.00

• £7.00

Why do hospitals send their meal plans to dietitians?

• To ensure the meals are tasty

• To verify the nutritional value

• To reduce the cost of meals

• To increase the portion size

What do campaigners suggest should be implemented for hospital food?

• More variety in meals

• National standards

• Increased portion sizes

• Free meals for all patients

How many hospital meals are discarded daily, according to the report?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 60,000

• 83,000