We have just delivered 1000 of these cards to the CNS team at Royal Stoke to be given out to patients undergoing Head and Neck treatment. Such treatment often impairs patients’ ability to chew, swallow and eat full portions.
Whilst this might not be too much of a problem at home, the thought of eating out with friends or family can fill the patient with dread. These cards are a nice way to request extra consideration from the staff at a restaurant. Just hand over the card to your server, and make a request for smaller (eg child’s) portion, extra gravy or sauce or even blend some food items that present a particular problem.
The presence of the NHS logo, with an explanation of the reason for the request can often result in the restaurant going the extra mile to satisfy the patient’s needs. Going out socialising is an important part of life, so if you’d like a card, ask your CNS or drop me a line with your address and I’ll post one out to you.
