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There is a newcomer on hospital menus. British game. Pheasant, partridge and venison are being snapped up by hospital caterers as a nutritious and affordable addition to patient meals.
How did this project come about?
It originally started prior to the pandemic, and for obvious reasons was put on the back burner.
The British Game Alliance has brought Assurance to British Feathered Game. We have been working with various organisations to promote this healthy, sustainable, protein, and the NHS was a natural fit.
How many hospitals now have Game on their menu?
There are 5 hospitals that are currently preparing to trial game and their menus will be up and running in a couple of weeks.
Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Ashford and St Peters
Northern Care Alliance
Royal Free Hospital
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Why is game a great meat for patients?
Game meat is sustainable and compared to the equivalent other meats, nutritionally better, higher in selenium, also in tests, was easy for Dysphagia patients.
What has been the reaction from hospital catering managers and patients?
There has been a positive and ambitious response to integrate on to staff and patient menus.
When is the game season?
The season starts 1st September, and concludes on 31st January, however game is available all year round.
How do you manage the supply chain?
Our Assurance scheme covers game farms that produce the Eggs and Poults, shoots which are audited. We work with chosen Game dealers to maintain around the country.
What plans for the future?
To continue developing the public's knowledge of the benefits of British Assured Game, continue to develop a range of recipes and products that show the benefits of BGA Assured game. working with organisations such as the NHS and Ministry of Defence.
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