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- Ensure that a copy of your mealtime plan is easily accessible, preferably in the kitchen.
- Allow enough time for a shift in order for you to safely enjoy your meal.
- Ensure all of your support workers have up to date First Aid training.
- Explain to your support workers that choking and aspiration could make you very sick and in the worst case, even cause your death.
- Explain the dangers of rushing mealtimes and the importance of assisting you at your own pace.
- Make sure you are in the correct position for eating and drinking.
- Ensure that your food is the right texture and your drinks are the right consistency as stated in your mealtime plan.
- Your support workers should know where all the assistive technology that you use for mealtimes is kept.
- Encourage all your support workers to undertake training in mealtime assistance.
- Remind your support workers that mealtimes are meant to be enjoyable!
