Consultation on proposed action to reduce sales of sugar-sweetened drinks on NHS premises

News - 19 December 2016

Have your say on the sale of sugary drinks in hospitals
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NHS England’s Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, is calling on patients and the public to share their views on the sale of sugary drinks in hospitals.  On 9 November 2016, NHS England launched a formal consultation on proposals to reduce sales of sugary drinks on NHS premises. The consultation gives details of a proposed new fee to be paid by vendors and seeks your views on an outright ban, as well as alternative measures to reduce sales of sugary-drinks, to cut obesity. You can submit your views on the online consultation up until 18 January 2017.

NHS England is also holding a number of events for NHS organisations, patients and anyone interested in or likely to be affected by the proposed policies from the general public. Please register for these events with the links below (please only register for one event, places are limited).

• 9th January 2017, London Event: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/nhsengland/414/home

• Webinar: 6th January 2017- for more information please contact england.healthyworkforce@nhs.net

If you are a patient or member of the public (and are not representing an organisation) and you need support with travel expenses to attend the event, please contact england.healthyworkforce@nhs.net

For further information about this consultation please email england.healthyworkforce@nhs.net

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