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Part 1TV and telephonesLeicester General HospitalMost wards have a television. Personal televisions may be allowedat the discretion of the ward sister/charge nurse but you must useearphones.Most wards have a portable payphone for outgoing calls. You willneed loose change for this. Mobile phones can be used in nonclinicalareas.Ward foodThe catering provider is ISS Mediclean who aim to ensure that allyour dietary and cultural requirements are met during your stay withus.On your ward there will be a menu folder which holds all thenecessary catering information you require, from what is beingserved at each mealtime, to a wide range of differing menusavailable to everyone. There are vegetarian, healthier eating, highenergy and soft options.If you have diabetes you may wish to choose from the healthiereating options. If your appetite is reduced you may decide to choosefrom any of the menu options and discuss suitable changes to yourdiabetes medication with your doctor if necessary.Additional snacks can be provided for people with diabetes. Pleaseask a member of the ward team.Aside from the main menu of the day, we also have thefollowing:Halal menuMulticultural menu (including a wide range of vegetarian options)Afro Caribbean menuKosher menu
Part 1Leicester General HospitalIn partnership with our dietitians and ISS Mediclean we haveproduced a variety of special menus for patients with specificrequirements, these include:Peanut legume and tree nut free menuGluten free menuLow residue diet menuModified textures menu (puree etc)Please be sure to inform your ward if you are currently on any of theabove diets.If you are not available to eat at a mealtime (you may be away fromthe ward having a procedure etc), we also offer a snack box option,which is available to all our patients who missed their hot meal andconsists of a sandwich, yoghurt and a packet of crisps.If during your stay you have any questions or comments regardingfood, please feel free to ask a member of the nursing staff tocontact the catering team who will be more than happy to visit youon your ward.your bedbooklet
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