New pictorial menus are being introduced in Cornwall’s hospitals to help patients with speech, cognitive or learning difficulties.

Dieticians from caterer Mitie have been working with health care professionals at Royal Cornwal Hospitals Trust and other Trusts where they provide catering services to develop the new menu guides. 

Hannah Wright, who works for both RCHT and Mitie, said: ’It will help patients with communication difficulties inform care staff of their likes and dislikes and therefore promote independence and free choice. We hope that this will in turn have a positive impact on patient nutrition and hydration.’