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At apetito, we understand that hospital food can play a vital role in recovery and comfort - especially in children. We also know that many children struggle to eat well in hospital, with factors like anxiety and unfamiliar surroundings contributing to a poor appetite. 

That’s why apetito, in partnership with Sophie’s Legacy, is undertaking market research to better understand how food within paediatric settings can be improved. This research brings together the voices of children, parents, carers, and healthcare professionals and decision-makers, to help shape a new approach to paediatric food in hospitals.

For each response, apetito will make a donation to Sophie's Legacy, that will directly go towards to supporting children and their parents in hospital. A magical experience day could be yours - one lucky child will be chosen at random to win!

Complete a Survey Below

Child
Children

We want to hear from the children eating paediatric food. What meals do you enjoy eating at home? What are your favourite flavours and cuisines? What meals would make you feel better? What would make you look forward to mealtimes and how can we make them fun?

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Adults/Guardians
Parents/Guardians

We want to hear from parents and carers whose children eat hospital meals. We’d like to understand what matters most to you when your child is unwell and eating in hospital. What foods do they enjoy at home? What helps them eat when their appetite is low?

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Staff
Healthcare Professionals

We want to hear from those involved in the care of children in hospitals. What nutritional requirements are essential for children's hospital meals? How can we ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and support recovery, particularly for children with specific dietary needs?

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Help Us Spread The Word

Please print and display our Paediatric Surveys poster on your site. Sharing the poster helps parents, carers, and children take part in the survey.

  • Download and print the poster
  • Display it where parents and children will see it

Thank you for supporting our paediatric research and helping us make a real difference.

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In Proud Partnership with Sophie's Legacy

Sophie’s Legacy is a charity dedicated to improving the experiences of children within hospital. Founded following Sophie’s experience in hospital, the charity works to ensure food is seen as a vital part of care, recovery, and dignity.

apetito Healthcare is a proud partner of Sophie's Legacy. As part of this collaboration, we are exploring the opportunity to run child-centred focus groups. These groups will help to ensure children’s voices are heard and reflected in apetito’s paediatric research.

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