Nutrition and Hydration Week

14th June 2021

It's Nutrition and Hydration Week this week.

Keeping hydrated is especially important during the warmer summer months.

Keeping well hydrated is important for;

Helping your concentration

Helping to prevent constipation and bowel blockages

Helps to thin sputum.

To find out more about keeping well hydrated here

For information about salt supplementation and ideas for staying well hydrated, download our information sheet.

Nutrition and Hydration is important every day at University Hospitals Birmingham. This is championed by our Supported Mealtimes. On ward 26 we also have 3 Housekeepers who provide our specialised food service and serve our Lite Bites Menu.