Change to thickener products for supporting patients with swallowing difficulties

February 24, 2023

We have moved to a new brand of thickener powder to support patients with swallowing difficulties.

This decision was taken to align with the thickener product already widely used by all of our community services and the wider Black Country Integrated Care System. Quality and safety of patient care in the transition between hospital and home settings will improve and risk of dosing errors will also reduce with this product alignment.

The Nutilis Clear porduct has been replaced by Nestle’s Resource Thicken Up Clear – please see Nutilis Nestle information sheet for details.

Note: Ward level training on how to use the new product will be provided for all wards on all sites. Should you need details in regards to mixing the new product, please see mixing guide sheet.

For more information please email Lucy.Wood27@nhs.net.