Providing effective nutrition and hydration for care home residents is complex. Malnutrition and dehydration are largely preventable conditions, yet unfortunately remain ongoing issues in many care homes. In fact, half of patients admitted to hospital from care homes are at risk of malnutrition on admission to hospital.

Our service

Nutrition and hydration assessment

We offer 24/7 clinical assessment and support for residents suffering from dehydration or malnourishment helping to improve patient outcomes and reduce attendance at Emergency Departments or hospital admissions.

Supervised treatment of malnutrition or dehydration

If required following assessment, our expert team of NHS clinicians can provide virtual supervision for care home staff to enable the safe use of oral nutritional supplements and medical devices used for feeding.

Training on nutrition and hydration

Additionally, we’re proud to partner with care homes to provide comprehensive training that empowers staff to identify, prevent and/or treat malnutrition or dehydration.

Get in touch

Do you need support with nutrition and hydration in your local care homes? Contact us to find out more about how Immedicare could support you.

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