Poor nutrition and hydration leads to poor health, increased and prolonged hospital admissions, and increased costs to the NHS. The consequences of poor nutrition and hydration are well documented and include increased risk of infection, poor skin integrity and delayed wound healing, decreased muscle strength, depression and, sadly, premature death. Put simply poor nutrition and hydration causes harm.

Nutrition and Hydration week will take place to reinforce and focus energy, activity and engagement on nutrition and hydration as part of patient safety improvement.

Oxford Health NHS FT are proud to promote this initiative in support of the National Patient Safety Agency.  

For more information visit the NPSA page.