"Hospital Food"

After being admitted to Edinburgh Western General Hospital Ward 57, the operation was postponed, I was told I could now have something to eat.

At about 5.45 pm I was presented with chunks of stew and Skinned Potato, all of which would have caused a major problem for me. There was a mash potato which I devoured and semi liquid ice cream, the meal its self was cooked to perfection.

The following day I was given a Blue menu card to fill in, I asked for the Pink special diet one. The nurse said we only have one menu card to give you, they then shouted to another nurse - He said he wants a Pink Menu. The reply was have a look in the drawer. I was given the proper menu and could tick every box.

I was not going to mention this event, but all my family said it should be highlighted, the same thing happened a few years back and I called to highlight this problem. I was put through to the catering and a senior staff member informed me the hospital makes up 2 menus every day, they added it was not their responsibility to give out these cards. It was the job of the nurses, my concern is for those fragile individuals who are unaware of the two menus and are eating inappropriate food.