<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dysphagia Kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dysphagia Kitchen]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:13:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://speechtherapyworks.wixsite.com/dysphagia-kitchen/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[To refer or not to refer]]></title><description><![CDATA[That is the question Life In View / Science Photo Library I've seen a number of different lists of criteria for dysphagia referrals over...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/to-refer-or-not-to-refer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e65529a0ce129919318b8a</guid><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[choking]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[referral]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:56:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_954bca53cb2847748b88ca23af37c9f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_962,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m not drinking that, it’s wallpaper paste!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We offer solutions to your thickening drinks problems with a FREE How Many Scoops? calculator and Viscgo sticks!]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/i-m-not-drinking-that-it-s-wallpaper-paste</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789df00d41ac53187850ec</guid><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[hydration]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:37:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_fa2268d3fa4f4d91b77bd766720561e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_894,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s go Viscgo!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viscgo sticks prove a great solution to testing thickened drinks for people with dysphagia]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/let-s-go-viscgo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e20ec2f4fed0de66f58</guid><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><category><![CDATA[hydration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Viscgo]]></category><category><![CDATA[thickener]]></category><category><![CDATA[fluids]]></category><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:14:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_b44f51c0bbf949a8945f7d88b09d1a22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDDSI, monkeys and myths]]></title><description><![CDATA[A myth-busting blog! Have you ever been asked to do something at work but not given a reason? Or have been doing something for years...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/iddsi-monkeys-and-myths</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789deca746d270b5b5e7d7</guid><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Catering]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:38:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_7e32764b355245039432379e7d6881ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixing it up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can people with dysphagia have ‘mixed textures’ on the plate? No. But now and again, Yes. Have you noticed how every time we pose one of...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/mixing-it-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789ded239b5a074d09850b</guid><category><![CDATA[choking]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><category><![CDATA[Catering]]></category><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:21:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_c19842de25ca4224a95fdef371d804a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutrition and Hydration Week: Thirsty Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know the prevalence of dehydration in older adults in residential care is 20-38% (1)? Dehydration in the older person is the...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/nutrition-and-hydration-week-2021-thirsty-thursday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789ded4083fe1a51d78a21</guid><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[hydration]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:29:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_485d8a11032944ffbe9eecddfdcaffe0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are supporting Nutrition and Hydration Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The purpose of Nutrition and Hydration Week is to promote: •          The 10 Key Characteristics for Good Nutritional Care •         ...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/this-week-we-are-supporting-nutrition-and-hydration-week-2021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789deecefa552ba7fd1992</guid><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[hydration]]></category><category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:08:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_0a4f96c374fc440bbcda51bc3bb0fb8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_902,h_866,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The importance of hydration in dysphagia management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Caroline Hill, dietitian for Dysphagia Kitchen Now that the warmer weather is finally upon us, I thought it was a pertinent...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/the-importance-of-hydration-in-dysphagia-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789df0c570d308aff56926</guid><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[hydration]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:05:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_10c6eebd2682443cb04507238228b370~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_438,h_438,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get a SALT! He’s aspirating!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does it matter if a person aspirates? Yes. And No. Well, sometimes. It depends. It’s a bit complicated… Aspiration Firstly, what is...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/get-a-salt-he-s-aspirating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789df12ca9407652025e20</guid><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_6b8a26288622406c8e69e62cac6a698b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Words you don’t want to hear]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some words you never want to hear. And you need to hear this first. 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You need...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/are-you-equipped-for-iddsi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789df3358e29314812aa51</guid><category><![CDATA[Catering]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 07:15:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_79eff95e3b014918a357f22f0f68de87~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s that dangly bit called?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No, really. I’ve been asked this more than once in my career. It’s usually one of two anatomical components I’m being asked to name. They...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/what-s-that-dangly-bit-called</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e1fc93ec667e11d70a9</guid><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 08:35:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_7b9468c0257545f1bb5cd27f6682dd04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeding time at the zoo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there things that happen at your workplace that drive you mad? Here are some of my bugbears; spouts on beakers people with dysphagia...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/feeding-time-at-the-zoo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e2212b91f77b25e4877</guid><category><![CDATA[Catering]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:55:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_3b3260ef6245448b990193026b3647c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDDSI peasy, lemon squeezy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dysphagia Kitchen had the pleasure of working with some very talented chefs this week. Gary Brailsford, dysphagia specialist chef and I...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/iddsi-peasy-lemon-squeezy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e24f80f93854621571f</guid><category><![CDATA[Catering]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_5b83c178c21d4300b3c9192bda7ce412~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dying for a meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[I read the saddest news story this week. An inquest jury has found that Tony Wilkinson, a disabled man with dysphagia, who choked to...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/dying-for-a-meal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e26513b6ddd19f59aed</guid><category><![CDATA[Catering]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[iddsi]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:16:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_4cb3898275c04850a14025978d73bf81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s no such thing as a ‘soft diet’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nor a sloppy diet. Nor a runny diet. Nor a chopped diet. Nor a mashed diet. Nor a dysphagic diet. Because the wrong texture diet can...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-soft-diet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e29747034606b8dff67</guid><category><![CDATA[aspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[choking]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:31:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_af7482feb2934d888a308331b66b6a61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘normal’ swallow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swallowing is made up of dynamic stages. Here’s a summary of those stages in usual swallowing in adults[i]; Depending what and how you...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/the-normal-swallow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e2bf1dc3c5eff8be2e9</guid><category><![CDATA[normal swallow]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:07:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_fa36087db53544da9641ce5888dd6236~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_331,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dysphagia and malnutrition…the role of a dietitian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Caroline Hill, Dietitian As the result of swallowing difficulties, it is highly likely that a person’s eating and drinking is...]]></description><link>https://www.dysphagiakitchen.co.uk/post/dysphagia-and-malnutrition-the-role-of-a-dietitian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64789e2f406670b215b9e841</guid><category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category><category><![CDATA[dysphagia]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:39:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b878ea_73d3d7f913fa439fa6bd146fc48d92f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_570,h_382,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Robinson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>