Your life and support · England
Eating and drinking
Support with food, ARFID, swallowing and feeding tubes.
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Everyday food and meals
Everyday lifeMy food choices
Vegetarian, vegan, kosher and halal food, with support that respects you.
Everyday lifeHaving an allotment or growing plants
Find an allotment, community garden or food-growing group, and plan the help you need.
Everyday lifeStoring my food safely
Fridges, freezers, food dates, leftovers and safe storage at home.
HealthFood allergies and food that makes me unwell
Safe food, clear information and support with food allergies or coeliac disease.
Money & benefitsFood banks and help with food costs
Find emergency food, food banks, community food schemes and free food through Olio.
HealthEating and drinking well
Plan meals and drinks that suit your choices, budget and health.
Swallowing and equipment
HealthHelp with cups, plates and cutlery
This guide is for people in England. Some equipment can make meals easier. Different things help different people.
HealthSwallowing and keeping your chest healthy
Some people find swallowing difficult. Ask for help if this happens to you.
HealthHaving a feeding tube
This guide is for people in England. Some people have a tube to help with food and drinks. Your team must explain your own tube and care.
HealthHelp with your medicines
Medicines can help you stay well. You can ask for help taking them safely.
People who can help
Communication & sensesSpeech and language therapy
This guide is for people in England. A speech and language therapist helps people communicate.
HealthPeople who can help with your health
This guide is for people in England. Different workers help with different things.
HealthHelp with food and nutrition
This guide is for people in England. A dietitian helps with food, drinks and nutrition.
Understanding eating and nutrition
HealthARFID: when eating feels difficult
ARFID can make eating very difficult. This guide is for people and supporters in England.
HealthPica: eating things that are not food
Pica means repeatedly eating things that are not food. You can ask for help to stay safe.
HealthGetting help with diabetes
Diabetes affects the amount of sugar in your blood. You can get help to understand and manage it.
HealthFood plans for your health
Some health conditions need a special food plan. Your plan should fit your own needs.
Conditions & syndromesPrader–Willi syndrome
Prader–Willi syndrome is often called PWS. Each person needs their own support.
Conditions & syndromesUnderstanding PKU
PKU is a health condition you are born with. A specialist team helps you manage it.
Find support that works for you
People need different support with eating and drinking. Ask your team for a plan you understand.