Nutrition & Hydration

Food and drink are central to comfort, health and the enjoyment of daily life. Explore how to support nutrition and hydration in a way that respects individual preferences, recognises changing needs and encourages people to remain involved in their own routines.

Consider the information staff need to understand usual intake, personal choices and agreed support arrangements. Everyday care scenarios focus on noticing changes, recording useful observations and sharing concerns, while recognising that mealtimes are also opportunities for independence, conversation and social connection.

Who This Course Is For

Care workers, support workers and staff helping people with food and drink.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain why individual preferences should inform support
• Recognise changing needs
• Identify ways to support everyday intake
• Recognise the role of choice, independence and social connection at mealtimes

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Organisation

Duration: Half day (3 contact hours, excluding breaks).

Practical, trainer-led learning uses discussion, relevant examples and activities to help your team connect the subject with everyday care. Contact us to arrange training at our Maidstone centre or discuss delivery at your organisation, including any learning or access needs.

Important Details

Certification

PRISM certificate of completion — non-regulated training

This is non-regulated PRISM training. Any Level 1, 2 or 3 label describes our course progression and is not an RQF qualification level.

Arranging Your Training

Closed group price: £375. A single half-day course is £375; a full day or two half-day sessions is £700. Contact us to discuss dates and group size.