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Undercooked Sausages & Mushy Pies: Hospital Food Horror
14 Jan
Summary
- Mother claims hospital served undercooked sausages to sick toddlers.
- She spent £180 on takeaways due to unappealing hospital meals.
- Nurses and doctors provided excellent care despite food concerns.
A mother's distress over hospital food quality has surfaced after her young twins were admitted to St. Mary's Hospital with RSV. Crystal Fields reported that her two-year-old daughters were presented with pale, seemingly raw sausages and a cottage pie described as 'mush' or 'soup.' This experience led Ms. Fields to order daily takeaways, accumulating a bill of £180 during their six-day stay.
Fields expressed frustration, stating that ensuring a sick child eats is challenging enough without the added burden of unappealing food. She highlighted that not all families can afford to supplement hospital meals with external food purchases. The mother, a housing officer, shared images of the meals online, which garnered significant attention and varied public reactions.
Despite the criticism directed at the hospital's catering, Ms. Fields was quick to commend the dedication and kindness of the nurses, doctors, and staff who provided excellent care to her children. Her positive remarks about the medical team aimed to clarify that her concerns were solely focused on the food and not the overall NHS care received.
