The Pelican Edge
Spring 2021
EXPERTISE
HOW PELICAN CAN SUPPORT HOSPITAL TEAMS FOLLOWING THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF NHS HOSPITAL FOOD
Why did the ‘Independent Review of NHS Hospital Food’ take place? In the summer of 2019, there was an outbreak of listeriosis in which seven patients tragically died after eating hospital sandwiches contaminated with Listeria. Following this, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, announced a review which he declared would be “root and branch” to look at all food served and sold in hospitals. The review would include the safety, nutrition, quality, and production methods of food for patients, staff and visitors in NHS hospitals. Who was part of the review panel? The review was Chaired by Philip Shelley, Deputy Head of Facilities for Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, supported by Independent Advisor Prue Leith and supported by a panel of experts from NHS England, the British Dietetic Association, Food Standards Agency, Department
Nicola Davidson, Lead Procurement Manager
of Health & Social Care, the Soil Association & the Hospital Catering Association.
The recommendations from the review were broken into the following areas:
Pelican were proud to be involved and share our expertise
▶ Catering staff support
As part of the Independent Review, the panel visited hospitals across the country. St Thomas’ Hospital in London formed part of their selection, and Pelican were invited to present on our procurement solution and the added value we offer to the Trust.
▶ Food safety
▶ Nutrition and hydration
▶ Facilities ▶ Technology ▶ Enforcing standards ▶ Sustainability and waste ▶ Going forward
Panel recommendations The recommendations of the review were delayed due to the impact of COVID-19, but were announced in October 2020. The panel emphasised the importance of the NHS caring for staff as much as for patients and they reported that the best hospitals served the same food to everyone in the hospital.
Read the full report of the Independent Review of NHS Hospital Food https://bit.ly/3bLxMFd
Find out how we can help on the next page!
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