From April 1st 2018 in line with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) the words used to describe modified food and liquids are changing. This will affect people who have swallowing difficulties
A resource alert has been issued (27th June 2018) to eliminate the use of the imprecise term ‘soft diet’ and assist providers with the safe transition to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, which introduces standard terminology to describe texture modification for food and drink.
» Read more about the alert here
» HCT Adult Speech and Language Therapy Referral Form EN – May 2018
» HCT Adult Speech and Language Therapy Referral Form HV – May 2018
» Feeding safely routines website