| 1 | Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink | 1.1 | Establish with an individual the food and drink they wish to consume |
| 1.2 | Encourage the individual to select suitable options for food and drink |
| 1.3 | Describe ways to resolve any difficulties or dilemmas about the choice of food and drink |
| 1.4 | Describe how and when to seek additional guidance about an individual’s choice of food and drink |
| 2 | Be able to prepare to provide support for eating and drinking | 2.1 | Identify the level and type of support an individual requires when eating and drinking |
| 2.2 | Demonstrate effective hand-washing and use of protective clothing when handling food and drink |
| 2.3 | Support the individual to prepare to eat and drink, in a way that meets their personal needs and preferences |
| 2.4 | Provide suitable utensils to assist the individual to eat and drink |
| 3 | Be able to provide support for eating and drinking | 3.1 | Describe factors that help promote an individual’s dignity, comfort and enjoyment while eating and drinking |
| 3.2 | Support the individual to consume manageable amounts of food and drink at their own pace |
| 3.3 | Provide encouragement to the individual to eat and drink |
| 3.4 | Support the individual to clean themselves if food or drink is spilt |
| 3.5 | Adapt support in response to an individual’s feedback or observed reactions while eating and drinking |
| 4 | Be able to clear away after food and drink | 4.1 | Explain why it is important to be sure that an individual has chosen to finish eating and drinking before clearing away |
| 4.2 | Confirm that the individual has finished eating and drinking |
| 4.3 | Clear away used crockery and utensils in a way that promotes active participation. |
| 4.4 | Support the individual to make themselves clean and tidy after eating or drinking |
| 5 | Be able to monitor eating and drinking and the support provided | 5.1 | Explain the importance of monitoring the food and drink an individual consumes and any difficulties they encounter |
| 5.2 | Carry out and record agreed monitoring processes |
| 5.3 | Report on the support provided for eating and drinking in accordance with agreed ways of working |
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