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Care Certificate Standard 8: Fluids and nutrition

This standard covers the basics of supporting safe eating and drinking, recognising concerns and helping people maintain appropriate nutrition and hydration.

What This Standard Covers

Understanding why nutrition and hydration matter to health and wellbeing.

Recognising signs that someone may need support or review.

Following care plans and safe practices around food, drink and mealtime support.

Why It Matters

Standard 8 helps staff understand that food and drink are not routine tasks but essential parts of safe care. It supports better observation, timely reporting and more personalised support at mealtimes.

Official Source

This page is a plain-English summary based on the March 2025 Skills for Care Care Certificate standards. For the full learning outcomes and assessment criteria, use the official PDF.

Read the official 2025 standard PDF

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