Buffalo CP829 Mobile Heated Catering Cabinet: £2,367

At Mildmay Hospital, our commitment to providing the highest standard of care extends to every aspect of our patients’ recovery - including their nutrition. Each patient receives a carefully tailored meal plan created by our specialist dietitian, in collaboration with our professional catering team. These personalised plans are based on the patient’s specific medical needs, including conditions such as HIV and substance abuse recovery, medication, and individual dietary preferences.

In the past, serving meals directly from a multi-compartment trolley posed challenges. Mistakes sometimes occurred where patients did not receive the correct specialist meals or requested additional portions, undermining the dietitian’s work and affecting the patients' health outcomes. It also resulted in food waste, as surplus portions were often left uneaten.

To improve this, we have invested in a new heated food delivery cabinet, ensuring that each meal is plated in the kitchen according to the dietitian’s exact specifications and delivered directly to the wards. This new system helps ensure that every patient receives the right meal, in the right portion size, at the correct temperature, improving adherence to dietary plans and minimising food waste.

With continued support from donors, we can purchase more equipment like this to enhance our services and improve the quality of care for all of our patients. Your contribution to our Hospital Equipment Fund will go directly towards maintaining and upgrading essential tools that make a real difference in our patients’ lives.