We've lots of activities planned from Monday  for Nutrition and Hydration Week - including your chance to win one of three hampers.

This annual event highlights, promotes and celebrates improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration  which is vitally important to the health and wellbeing of our patients, as well as colleagues.

Here's a run-down of what's happening:

All week - take part in our quiz to win one of three hampers.  We will have stand for information and advice on nutrition and hydration in our main entrances.

Please return your quiz by 1pm on Friday 16th to be in with a chance of winning a prize of: Fruit hamper, Amigo hamper and a luxury Easter egg hamper.

Monday 12th March

HRI – meal tasting main entrance HRI (12.30pm to 2pm)

Tuesday 13th March

CRH – meal tasting main entrance CRH (1.15pm to 2pm)

HRI – the team will be on hand in the afternoon to talk to people about alternative snacking ideas

Wednesday 14th March

CRH – meal tasting main entrance CRH (1.15pm to 2pm)

It's also Swallowing Awareness Day. Meet the Speech and Language team in the CRH main entrance to find out more about the condition and how you can support people affected by swallowing difficulties.

HRI – CHFT tea party - tray of snacks and drinks (2pm) will be sent to all HRI wards

Thursday 15th March

CRH – CHFT tea party - tray of snacks and drinks to be sent to all CRH wards

HRI – free water bottles handed out to promote thirsty Thursdays

Friday 16th March

CRH – guided tour of CRH kitchens. Tour starts at 10am and lasts for around 30 minutes.

Please book a place if you would like to know more about how we prepare our patient meals. Call CRH 4612 to book your place.

HRI – quiz draw and winners contacted in the afternoon. Remember to get your answers by by 1pm. And good luck!

Read more about global Nutrition and Hydration Week here.