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Created by Sophie Summerscales
Created on Jan 9, 2026

Hydration risk assessment

Is there anyway of implementing a hydration risk assessment that identifies the risk of hydration in individuals, I am aware that the fluid cap/restriction assessment is in place but this doesn't assess a persons risk of hydration in line with Regulation 14

Guidance on 14(1)

  • Providers must include people's nutrition and hydration needs when they make an initial assessment of their care, treatment and support needs and in the ongoing review of these. The assessment and review should include risks related to people's nutritional and hydration needs.

  • Providers should have a food and drink strategy that addresses the nutritional needs of people using the service.

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