NHS trusts face ban on sugary drinks in bid to cut discounts

Sugary drinks going to be banned from infirmary canteens, shops & vending machines if trusts fail to take action to lower discounts, NHS Britain has said. nearly 2 thirds of NHS trusts have indeed signed up to a voluntary scheme to slash discounts of sugary soft drinks, milkshakes & hot drinks by added sugar syrups, to ten% or less of all beverages purveyed. We welcome @NHSEngland's declaration on discounts of sugary drinks on NHS premises https://t.co/Igusa0488K pic.twitter.com/TKxSxzqRZF — PublicHealthEngland (@PHE_uk) November nine, 2016NHS Britain chief executive Simon Stevens, said: "It's important the NHS practices what it preaches on healthful food & drink. "Many NHS hospitals have answered the call & are taking positive action."Some 14 national provider, including WH Smith, Marks & Spencer & Greggs have signed up to the NHS voluntary scheme along by 141 of 232 trusts. Derbyshire Healthcare NHS base Trust banned sugary drinks 2 years ago, When Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS base Trust has just purveyed non-sugar sweetened beverages in its 7 cafes, 2 shops & vending machines ever ever January this year.

NHS hospitals Determine to ban sugary drinks in crackdown on fatness standards across the country

NHS hospitals are banning sugary drinks from their shops & canteens in a radical bid to curb fatness. Getty Images NHS hospitals are banning the discount of sugary drinks in their canteensAnd around 2 thirds have This time adopted Fresh healthful measures aimed at slashing consumption. The crackdown means shops, cafes & vending machines have to stop offering sugary drinks or hike prices to discourage buys. Extremely far 141 through 232 NHS Trusts have signed up to the voluntary scheme to lower discounts of sugary drinks. "Many NHS hospitals have answered the call & are taking positive action."The health service is Europe's biggest employer by one.three mn staff.

NHS availiable to ban all sugary drinks from hospitals

referring to Hospitals did'nt embrace a voluntary scheme to cut consumption of sugary drinks FOOD & DRINK/REX/SHUTTERSTOCKSugary drinks are likely to be banned from discount on NHS premises after hospitals failed to embrace a voluntary scheme to cut consumption. Sweetened coffees, milkshakes & sugary fizzy drinks would all be influenced with the ban, because of come in from July, as the NHS tackles the fatness problem & tooth decay. Hospitals which failed to comply can face financial sansictions. Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS Britain, said: "It's important the NHS practises what it preaches on healthful food & drink. We need 2018 to be the year while the tasty, affordable & simple option for patients, staff & visitors is the healthful option."An NHS Britain consultation begun in November final year found widespread backing for a ban on sugary drinks…

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