Dietetics Students Create Patient‑Focused Cookbook
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We were delighted to host two final‑year MSc Dietetics students from King’s College London, Charlotte Fuller and Finn Cotterill, for a three‑week public health placement at Mildmay Hospital.
Their main project was to develop a practical recipe cookbook tailored to our patients’ needs. The aim was to provide recipes that were not only nutritious but also budget-friendly, convenient and written in a clear, easy-to-understand format, supporting people to enjoy food that suits their day‑to‑day circumstances. The final cookbook is available as a digital download here.
Alongside their dietetics project, Charlotte and Finn immersed themselves in our life skills sessions, debate groups and MDT meetings, gaining valuable insight into our holistic, person‑centred approach.
“The lightbulb moment for us was truly understanding and connecting with people we might not normally encounter. We spent time speaking with patients who had experienced substance misuse and homelessness, learning about their lives and developing a much deeper sense of empathy for individuals facing those challenges.”
We are grateful for the warmth and professionalism they brought to Mildmay, and for the collaboration with our teams.
“We’d love to say a huge thank you to everyone at Mildmay Hospital, and especially to our supervisor Kattya for making us feel so welcome and for generously sharing their knowledge with us.”
Charlotte and Finn exemplified curiosity, kindness and professionalism throughout their time with us, and we wish them every success in their future careers.
This is a big deal. It's not just recipes, but a real contribution to people's care and recovery. When my father was recovering from surgery, we faced similar difficulties finding food and care equipment. That's when I first contacted Preferred Homecare customer service to clarify the details of service and delivery of the necessary supplies. Their help was a real relief, and now, reading stories like these, I understand how important human involvement is at every stage of recovery.