Hydration and Nutrition

This Hydration and Nutrition Training course is designed to provide healthcare and social care staff with the knowledge and understanding required to support individuals in maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration to promote health, wellbeing, and independence.

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The training explores the importance of balanced nutrition and fluid intake, the risks associated with poor nutrition and dehydration, and how to identify signs that an individual may be at risk. Participants will learn how to support individuals with eating and drinking safely while promoting dignity, choice, and person-centred care.

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​The course also covers nutritional screening, food hygiene awareness, recording intake where required, supporting individuals with specialist diets, and recognising when concerns should be escalated to healthcare professionals.

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​By the end of the training, learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of good nutrition and hydration.

• Recognise signs and symptoms of malnutrition and dehydration.

• Support individuals with eating and drinking safely and respectfully.

• Promote dignity, independence, and choice during mealtimes.

• Understand the importance of monitoring and recording food and fluid intake where required.

• Recognise the impact of medical conditions, medication, and swallowing difficulties on nutrition and hydration.

• Follow food hygiene and infection prevention procedures.

• Record and report concerns appropriately in line with organisational policies.

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This training supports staff to provide safe, effective, and person-centred support that helps individuals maintain their nutritional health, hydration, and overall wellbeing.