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Definition in secondary legislation
of
Nutritional and hydration needs
from
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, reg 14(4)
Source
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (1), 'nutritional and hydration needs' means--
(a) receipt by a service user of suitable and nutritious food and hydration which is adequate to sustain life and good health,
(b) receipt by a service user of parenteral nutrition and dietary supplements when prescribed by a health care professional,
(c) the meeting of any reasonable requirements of a service user for food and hydration arising from the service user's preferences or their religious or cultural background, and
(d) if necessary, support for a service user to eat or drink.
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