Carillion working in partnership with

Carillion working in partnership with

WELCOME We consider good nutrition and hydration an important part of our patients recovery. At mealtimes we try to limit the interruptions and non-essential activities on our wards so that our patients have dedicated time to enjoy their meals. Our staff and volunteers provide help to patients who need assistance at mealtimes (8am, 12 and 5pm). We encourage carers to stay on the ward and support patients at mealtimes. We work closely with local farms and suppliers to ensure our patients and visitors get the freshest seasonal produce and the Trust receives value for money from our suppliers. Many patients in hospital do not feel like eating, so we try to ensure that some high calorie comfort food is available on the menu. However for patients wishing to eat healthier diet we endeavour to ensure that we offer healthy balanced meals which provides the opportunity to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetable per day. The majority of our meals are prepared from fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers and cooked in our Central Production Unit on the City Campus. Our main meals have been awarded a Gold Award from the Soil Association Dr Peter Homa Chief Executive Carillion are working in partnership with Nottingham University Hospitals to provide all of our patients with an excellent food and beverage service. The majority of our dishes are freshly prepared in our Central Production Unit and where possible we source our ingredients from local suppliers. We endeavour to meet the dietary needs and preferences of our patients with our main and special diet menus and have a team of Food Service Assistants who support nursing staff to deliver essential mealtime care. If you have any queries about our food and food services please ask to speak to a member of the Carillion team. Mike Hobbs Managing Director for Carillion Health

INFORMATION This is our main hospital menu which is covered under the food for life gold catering mark. At the back of this booklet you will find our multicultural and vegan menus (which are not covered under the food for life catering mark) should you wish to choose from these menus. You will be asked for your choice of meal before lunch and supper arrives each day. There are a number of other menus available for those who have special dietary needs. These are: No nut ingredients menu Lower fibre menu No milk ingredients menu Extra choice menu Renal menu No gluten ingredients menu Modified texture menus Special diet menus A selection of cultural meals Please speak to a member of the ward team if you wish to see or order from the above menus. Many of our puddings are suitable for people with diabetes as part of a balanced diet. Those puddings high in sugar and therefore less suitable are marked with an X. Please choose the most appropriate meals for you depending on your usual diet. A member of the nursing team can help you with this if you have any queries. We cannot guarantee that our meals are free from traces if nuts. If you have a nut allergy, or any other food allergy please speak to a member of our nursing team. We are able to provide information about the allergen contents of our meals. Fresh fruit and vegetables are available at both the lunch and supper service. If you would like an additional piece of fresh fruit please ask a member of the nursing team or your Food Service Assistant who will be happy to help you with this. We have information available for all 14 food allergens as required by the European Union Food Regulations. This information is available for all our meals. Please ask a member of the ward staff if you require any information.

We are aware that everyone has individual food and dietary needs, and we offer a choice of meals to suit those differing needs. Many of our dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients in our on-site Catering Production Unit. If you are well and have a good appetite, you may want to follow a healthy diet in hospital and we have provided you with some hints and tips across the page which may help you with this. If your appetite is poor however, comfort food may be more appropriate for you, so we have added some tips below that may help you if you don t feel like eating. What should I eat if my appetite is poor? If you are feeling unwell in hospital and have a poor appetite, often the most important thing is that you eat something from the menu that you can manage and enjoy, even if it is only a small amount. The following tips may help you: Ask about our full range of meals and accompaniments on offer to see if there is something that can tempt you i.e. try part of a meal like roast meat with some bread if you cannot manage a full hot meal. Ask about other menus that are available as there are different choices on these that might tempt you. The ward kitchen has stocks of soup, baked beans and bread, so ask for these if you would prefer something lighter. Ask for a portion size of food that is right for you, i.e. a small portion might be easier to manage. If you cannot manage a main course, try a pudding instead; the hot puddings with custard are filled with energy supplying ingredients. Ask for small snacks between your meals if you find it easier to eat small amounts and often throughout the day. Please ask the ward staff and mealtime volunteers for help with your meal if you need it. They will be happy to help with this. If you are concerned about your appetite or what food is right for you please speak to a member of the nursing team. They will be able to help you decide what the right choices of food are for you during your stay in hospital.

Healthy eating in hospital The eatwell plate above sets out the proportions of different food groups we should eat to follow a balanced diet when we are fit and well and have a good appetite. TIP If you want to follow a healthy eating diet whilst in hospital: At breakfast time: Our selection of cereals and toast can be chosen as part of a balanced breakfast. Most wards use semi skimmed organic milk for cereals and beverages. We also offer polyunsaturated spread as an alternative to butter for toast if you prefer a polyunsaturated spread. Many wards will have a bowl of fruit in the kitchen. Please ask for a piece of fruit at breakfast time if you would like one. Orange juice is also available at breakfast time and will count as one of your 5 a day. At lunch and supper time: Choose the lower fat plain roast meat like roast chicken or roast pork rather than the dishes containing minced meat i.e. shepherd s pie, beef lasagne as these tend to be higher in fat. Choose the mashed potato rather than the roast or sauté potatoes which are cooked with added fat. Ensure you have vegetables with your meal and ask for extra if you would like them. We do not add salt to any of our vegetables when they are cooking. For dessert: Try to choose a lighter dessert and avoid pies, sponges, cakes and crumbles which are higher in fat and sugar. Our ice cream, fresh fruit, tinned fruit and yogurts would count as a lighter dessert. Remember to ask for an extra piece of fresh fruit if you would like one!

LUNCH Braised Steak Local beef cooked slowly in red wine sauce Potato Topped Fish Pie Fish cooked in a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with mashed potato S Four Bean Goulash A tasty mix of beans cooked in tomato sauce with a hint of paprika V Chicken Salad Sauté Potatoes Additional Parsley Sauce is available Chocolate Sponge with Custard S X Rice Pudding (suitable for diabetics) Fresh Fruit

SUPPER MON Soup of the Day V Fish Cake and Parsley Sauce A family favourite Pasta Carbonara S Pasta cooked with ham in a creamy white sauce Jacket Potato and Grated Cheese V A popular tea time dish Ham Salad Trifle S X Tinned Fruit Fresh Fruit S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice

LUNCH Roast Pork with Sage and Onion Stuffing Slow roasted pork from a local supplier Beef Lasagne S Pasta sheets layered with minced beef and cheese sauce Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Boiled Rice V A blend of seasonal vegetables in a tasty sauce Cheese Salad V Traditional Roast Potatoes Additional gravy is available Bread and Butter Pudding and Custard Fresh Fruit

SUPPER Soup of the Day V Beef Hotpot Diced beef cooked with vegetables and topped with sliced potatoes Poached Fish in Cheese Sauce S Poached white fish fillet topped with a cheese sauce Soya Mince Lasagne V S Pasta sheets layered with soya mince bolognaise and cheese sauce TUES MON Turkey Salad Additional gravy is available Rice Pudding S Tinned Fruit Fresh Fruit S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice

LUNCH Roast Gammon Local gammon roasted and sliced in our kitchen Savoury Minced Beef Casserole S A tasty soft dish of minced beef and onion in gravy Cauliflower, Potato and Tomato Bake V A mix of cauliflower, potato and tomatoes in a creamy sauce with a hint of paprika Vegetable Quiche Salad V Potato Croquettes Additional gravy is available Fruit Pie and Custard Fresh Fruit

SUPPER Soup of the Day V Mild Chicken Curry and Rice Diced chicken in a mild curry sauce served with white rice Sausage in Onion Gravy Pork sausages from our local butcher cooked in onion gravy Cheesy Vegetable Bake V S Vegetables baked in the oven in a creamy cheese sauce Ham Salad WED TUES MON Additional gravy is available Jam and Cream Scone Tinned Fruit S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice

LUNCH Chicken Breast in Chasseur Sauce Whole chicken breast cooked in a white wine & mushroom sauce Shepherd s Pie S A traditional soft dish made with minced lamb cooked in gravy and topped with creamy mashed potato Jacket Potato and Baked Beans V Served with butter if required Smoked Mackerel Salad Traditional Roast Potatoes Additional gravy is available Cherry and Pineapple Sponge and Custard X Apple Crumble and Sugar Free Custard (for our patients with diabetes) Fresh Fruit

SUPPER Soup of the Day V Somerset Pork Casserole Local pork cooked with apples in a savoury sauce Mild Minced Beef Chilli S Minced beef and kidney beans cooked in a chilli sauce that is tasty but not too spicy Soya Meatballs in Tomato Sauce V S Soya meatballs in a rich tomato sauce Cheese Salad THURS WED TUES MON Boiled Rice Additional gravy is available Rice Pudding S Tinned Fruit S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice

LUNCH Battered Fish Always a favourite! Minced Pork And Apple Casserole S A soft dish of minced pork, parsnips and apples in gravy Vegetable Curry and Rice V Vegetables in a mild curry sauce that is tasty but not too spicy served with white rice Boiled Egg Salad V Chipped Potatoes Mushy Peas S Additional gravy is available Bakewell Tart and Custard X Fruit Pie and Sugar Free Custard (for our patients with diabetes) Fresh Fruit

SUPPER Soup of the Day V Chicken, Leek And Bacon Casserole A dish of diced chicken, bacon and leeks in a cream sauce Salmon in Dill Sauce A salmon fillet poached and served in a white dill sauce Soya Mince Cottage Pie S V Soya mince cooked in vegetarian gravy and topped with creamy mashed potato Pork Pie Salad Additional gravy is available FRI THURS WED TUES MON Chocolate Éclair Tinned Fruit S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice

LUNCH Navarin of Lamb Diced lamb cooked in a savoury gravy Savoury Minced Beef Pie Minced beef slowly braised and topped with short crust pastry Soya Mince Bolognaise S V Soya mince cooked in a tomato sauce served with pasta Cottage Cheese Salad V Croquette Potatoes Additional gravy is available Treacle Sponge and Custard X Rice Pudding (for our patients with diabetes) Fresh Fruit

SUPPER Soup of the Day V Pork Sausage Casserole Pork sausages from the local butcher, cooked in a savoury sauce Cottage Pie S A traditional soft dish made with minced beef & onion, cooked in gravy and topped with creamy mashed potato Pasta Provencale topped with Grated Cheese V Pasta served with a tomato sauce topped with cheddar cheese Chicken Salad Additional gravy is available Fruit Flan Tinned Fruit SAT FRI THURS WED TUES MON S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice

LUNCH Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Locally sourced beef is used for this Sunday lunch classic Minced Lamb S A softer option of minced lamb cooked slowly in a tasty gravy Country Vegetable Cobbler V Vegetables cooked in a a herby tomato sauce topped with a savoury scone Ham Salad Traditional Roast Potatoes Additional gravy is available Apple Crumble and Custard Fresh Fruit

SUPPER Soup of the Day V Roast Chicken and Onion Gravy A whole chicken breast served with onion gravy Pasta Bolognaise S Pasta served with a minced beef cooked in a classic bolognaise sauce Spinach Ricotta Slice V A puff pastry slice with a spinach and cheese filling Roast Turkey Salad Additional gravy is available Egg Custard Tart Tinned Fruit S = denotes a softer choice X = try to avoid if you have diabetes V = vegetarian choice SUN SAT FRI THURS WED TUES MON

Cultural Meals The dishes on these menus are not covered by the food for life catering mark HALAL MENU These meals should be ordered and served s according to your requirements. Meat Fish Masala, Potato, Beans and Vegetables Lamb Tikka, Potato, Beans and Vegetables Minced Lamb Tarka Dal & Rice Lamb and Lentils, Chana Dal and Rice Chicken Korma, Masoor Dal and Rice Chicken Masala, Chana Dal and Rice Vegetarian Aloo Saag, Blackeyed Bean Dal and Rice Aloo Gobi, Whole Moong Dal and Rice Peas, Potato, Blackeyed Bean Dal and Rice Chick Pea Masala, Toor Dal and Rice Pasta Vegetarian, Beans and Vegetables Spinach Masala, Chana Dal and Rice Accompaniments Naan Bread Mango Chutney s These are available from the main menu All Halal meals are purchased from Maple Fine Food and served in individually sealed containers. KOSHER MENU s Savoury Pancake and Mushroom Sauce with Mixed Vegetables Grilled Haddock with New Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables Roast Chicken and Gravy with Parsienne Potatoes and Vegetables Beef Goulash with Creamed Potatoes, Peas and Sweetcorn Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Macaroni and Vegetables Sliced Lamb with Gravy, Macaroni, Peas and Carrots Sandwiches and Salads These are available from the main menu s These are available from the main menu

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN s Jerk Chicken, Spicy Vegetables and Rice Curried Mutton, Spicy Vegetables and Rice Chicken Calypso, Spicy Vegetables & Rice Curried Goat, Spicy Vegetables and Rice Curried Chicken, Spicy Vegetables and Rice Spinach Cabbage and Okra, Spicy Vegetables and Rice Brown Stewed Mutton, Spicy Vegetables and Rice. Sandwiches and Salads These are available from the main menu s These are available from the main menu VEGAN MENU The following menu is suitable for patients who follow a vegan diet. Vegetables (but not potatoes) can be served from the main trolley. Soya milk and milk free margarine for cereals and toast are available to order if you require them. s Pasta Provencal Bean Goulash Vegetable Chilli Curried Vegetables Savoury Soya Mince Sweet And Sour Vegetables Spicy Bean Burger Vegetable Pasty Jacket Potato: Plain (Milk free Margarine) Baked Beans Sandwiches: Fresh Salad Sandwich Houmus Salad Sandwich Side dishes Roast Potatoes Sauté Potatoes Boiled Rice Mashed Potatoes (made with Soya Milk) Chips s Apple Pie and Soya Custard Plum Crumble Soya Custard Cherry Pie and Soya Custard Soya Yogurt Fresh Fruit (Apple, Pear, Banana) Tinned Fruit

OUR AIMS To enable you to choose the food you like eating, get your meals to you at the right time and served in a friendly efficient manner Our menus will be designed so that you can find suitable and interesting dishes Hot foods will be hot and cold foods will be chilled. Foods will be served at the correct temperatures We will serve the foods to you as soon as possible after they are ready so that they taste and look appetising Our ward team will always be on hand to help you with ordering, eating and any other needs you may have with the Protected Meal Time Service Our menus will always be checked by a registered Dietitian who is part of the hospital food team We will provide food for special diets that has been prescribed by a Dietitian or doctor. Hospital Dietitians will provide support where needed We will try and make meal times as comfortable for you as possible We will make and keep other activity on the ward to a minimum so you can enjoy your meal in peace We welcome feedback. We want you to let us know what you think about the food and meal service. If you have any comments please ask a member from the ward to report them to the Carillion Helpdesk on ext: 57000