An Aberdeen Royal Infirmary patient has shared a photo of the dreadful hospital food she received during treatment for Chrohn’s disease.
Taken from her bedside, the picture shows a serving of fish accompanied by soggy broccoli, potatoes and florescent orange cheese sauce.
The image, amongst others that have been shared online, has sparked authorities to examine the standard of food served throughout wards in the UK, with Scotland’s NHS hospitals meeting the nutritional standards.
John Miller, a spokesperson for NHS Grampian said: “NHS Scotland has a series of national standards. The Food Fluid and Nutritional Care Clinical Standards for Hospitals has been in place since 2003.
“Compliance with standards are assessed, reviewed and monitored on a national and local basis, and the results are published.”
Speaking on patient concern Mr Miller added: “Feedback from patients is encouraged at all times in relation to meal provision and quarterly local quality assurance formal audits are held on all aspects of patient food provision.
“NHS Grampian adopts a person centred approach to patient management in all areas of eating and drinking. For example, any issue raised is dealt with on an individual patient basis directly by the catering staff.”
Patients throughout Britain have come forward about their experiences with hospital food which can be seen in the photos below.
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