Hot food has not always been available to hospital patients who are admitted late in the day or who miss meal times due to treatment.

With the introduction of the 24-hour Catering patients can now ask a nurse or housekeeper for hot food, snacks and drinks at any time of the day or night.

The 24-hour catering initiative comprises:

• Light Bite hot meals, including dishes such as cottage pie and cod in parsley sauce;
• Ward Kitchen Service of light refreshments, such as tea or coffee with toast or fresh fruit;
• Snack Boxes, containing, for example, sandwiches, cheese and crackers, fruit and a drink.