“I can’t live off pot noodle:” the challenges of eating well—or at all—as an NHS hospital doctor

Ella Hubbard

doi:10.1136/bmj-2026-104314

July 15, 2026BMJ

“I can’t live off pot noodle:” the challenges of eating well—or at all—as an NHS hospital doctor

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The aim is to explore the challenges NHS hospital doctors face in accessing nutritious food during shifts.
Conducted reports on food access in various NHS trusts.
Described the implications of food accessibility on staff wellbeing and patient care.
Some NHS trusts are implementing ward deliveries for staff.
Many doctors still lack access to hot and nutritious meals during shifts, impacting their wellbeing.

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This report reveals the struggle of NHS hospital doctors to access nutritious food during shifts, suggesting implications for wellbeing and patient care.

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