Hungry to be Heard Campaign

Launched August 2006 To end the scandal of malnourished older people in hospital Six out of 10 older people are at risk of becoming malnourished, or their situation getting worse The campaign:

Hungry to be Heard Campaign the inappropriateness of the food served the lack of assistance with eating. Key issues

Hungry to be Heard Campaign 1.Listen to older people, their relatives/carers 2.Become food aware 3.Follow guidelines and own professional codes Age Concerns 7 Steps… Ward staff must:

Hungry to be Heard Campaign …Age Concerns 7 Steps 4. Screen older people on arrival to hospital for signs of malnutrition, and at regular intervals 5. Introduce protected mealtimes 6. Implement a red tray system 7. Use volunteers as appropriate

Hungry to be Heard Campaign Age Concerns working with hospitals and trusts 82% trusts engaged with the campaign 55% taken direct action to improve mealtimes Campaign successes: