Caring magazine 46 Caring July 2017 | Page 2

Carers often have concerns if the person they care for isn’t eating enough, this can be particularly worrying after a hospital stay. If the person you care for has recently been prescribed an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) during their hospital admission, they may need to continue taking this when they are discharged. Discuss their nutritional needs with their care team before they leave hospital and remember to discuss any additional requirements with their GP. Find more information at carersuk.org/nutrition or by calling the Nutricia helpline on 0845 250 1011. Download the Nutricia and Carers UK booklets to help you discuss the nutritional intake of the person you care for with their healthcare professional. Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition specialises in the delivery of medical nutrition products and services for all who need it, spanning from the very young to the elderly. We supply high quality feeds, equipment and support services to patients and healthcare professionals. 2 carersuk.org