Weight loss due to significant reduction in fluid/food intake
Follow the advice provided in the Eating and drinking strategies leaflet and the Managing eating and drinking behaviours that might challenge leaflet.
Complete MUST score and discuss with GP.
Refer to Care Home Support Service if indicated.
Refer to Speech and Language Therapy if clear signs of dysphagia are seen and still present following implementation of advice.
When completing a referral ensure you have documented the changes you have actioned prior to referral on the Managing dysphagia checklist and attached this to the referral. Referrals without this checklist will not be accepted at triage.
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