{"id":22,"date":"2026-10-15T15:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/aslt-new\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:57:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:57:24","slug":"swallowing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/aslt\/resources\/swallowing\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating, drinking and swallowing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This page contains a number of handouts and resources related to eating, drinking and swallowing.<\/p>\n<h2>General advice and strategies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Common-Problems-and-helpful-hints-if-you-have-lost-weight-or-losing-weight-or-have-a-small-appetite.pdf\">Common problems and helpful hints if you have lost weight or losing weight or have a small appetite<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EDAR-leaflet-1.pdf\">Eating and drinking with Acknowledged Risk<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/leaflets\/title\/adult-speech-and-language-therapy-eating-and-drinking-strategies\/\">Eating and drinking strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2025\/04\/Managing-Dysphagia-Checklist-with-tick-boxes.docx\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-358\">Managing dysphagia checklist with tick boxes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/aslt\/resources\/swallowing\/managing-excess-saliva-and-drooling\/\">Managing excess saliva and drooling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Managing-reflux-JULY-19.doc\">Managing reflux<\/a> (docx)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/leaflets\/title\/adult-slt-managing-saliva\/\">Managing saliva<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/leaflets\/title\/oesophageal-dysphagia\/\">Oesophageal dysphagia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/STROKE-ASSOCIATION-LEAFLET.pdf\">Stroke Association leaflet<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/03\/Swallow-diary.doc\">Swallow diary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/What-to-dowhen-swallowing-becomes-a-problem-17.03.16.pdf\">What to do when swallowing becomes a problem<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dementia<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/leaflets\/title\/adult-slt-dysphagia-strategies\/\">Dementia dysphagia strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/OP-187.16-Living-well-with-dementia-maintaining-independence-when-eating-and-drinking.pdf\">Living well with dementia: maintain independence when eating and drinking<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/leaflets\/title\/adult-slt-managing-eating-and-drinking-behaviours\/\">Managing eating and drinking behaviours that might challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Modified diet and fluids<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Position-statement-thickened-fluids-1.pdf\">Position statement on the use of thickened fluids in the management of people with swallowing difficulties<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PEG-feeding.pdf\">PEG feeding<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level1-slightly-thick.pdf\">Level 1 slightly thick liquids<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level2-mildly-thick.pdf\">Level 2 mildly thick liquids<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level3-moderately-thick.pdf\">Level 3 moderately thick liquids<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level3-liquidised.pdf\">Level 3 liquidised food <\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level4-extremely-thick.pdf\">Level 4 extremely thick liquids<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level4-pureed.pdf\">Level 4 pureed food<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level4-pureed-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 4 pureed food to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level5-minced-and-moist.pdf\">Level 5 minced &amp; moist food<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level5-minced-and-moist-examples.pdf\">Examples of Level 5 minced &amp; moist food<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level5-minced-and-moist-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 5 minced &amp; moist food to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level6-soft-and-bite-sized-examples.pdf\">Examples of Level 6 soft &amp; bite-sized food<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level6-soft-and-bite-sized-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 6 soft &amp; bite-sized food to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-regular.pdf\">Level 7 regular food<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-easy-to-chew-pg1.pdf\">Level 7 regular easy to chew<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-easy-to-chew-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 7 regular easy to chew food to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-easy-to-chew-examples.pdf\">Examples of Level 7 regular easy to chew food<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Teeth and mouth care<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitydentalservices.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-take-care-of-your-teeth-Adults-.pdf\">How to take care of your teeth for adults<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/OH-020.20-Mouth-care-for-people-with-swallowing-problems.pdf\">Mouthcare for people with swallowing problems<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitydentalservices.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Supporting-Oral-Health-in-others.pdf\">Supporting oral health in others<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Information videos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yMVSD2ejBK4\">Assisting others<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kNZ5g8QRdn0\">IDDSI<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qJbL8bE_tX4\">Normal swallow, difficulty swallowing, aspiration and risks<\/a>\u00a0(YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e22Ugc_jehE\">Oral health<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_QZ3c577XsU\">Referring to our service<\/a>\u00a0(YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RRd4Ny0B6rs\">Thickening fluids<\/a>\u00a0(YouTube)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Leaflets<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EDAR-leaflet-1.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-241014\">Eating and drinking with Acknowledged Risk<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eating-and-drinking-at-end-of-life.pdf\">Eating and drinking at end of life<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Common-Problems-and-helpful-hints-if-you-have-lost-weight-or-losing-weight-or-have-a-small-appetite.pdf\">Common problems and helpful hints if you have lost weight or losing weight or have a small appetite<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/OH-119.20-Communication-and-Dementia-leaflet.pdf\">Communication and dementia<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/OP-019.15-Community-Ten-ways-to-keep-your-voice-sounding-great.pdf\">Community ten ways to keep your voice sounding great<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OH-034.23-ASLT-Dementia-Dysphagia-Strategies.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-237419\">Dementia dysphagia strategies<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OH-035.23-ASLT-Eating-and-Drinking-Strategies-Leaflet.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-237421\">Eating and drinking Strategies<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitydentalservices.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-take-care-of-your-teeth-Adults-.pdf\">How to take care of your teeth for adults (communitydentalservices.co.uk)<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/OP-187.16-Living-well-with-dementia-maintaining-independence-when-eating-and-drinking.pdf\">Living well with dementia \u2013 maintaining independence when eating and drinking<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OH-036.23-Managing-Eating-and-Drinking-Behaviours.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-237422\">Managing eating and drinking behaviours<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Managing-reflux-JULY-19.doc\">Managing reflux<\/a> (docx)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OH-037.23-Managing-Saliva-Leaflet.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-237423\">Managing saliva<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/OH-020.20-Mouth-care-for-people-with-swallowing-problems.pdf\">Mouth care for people with swallowing problems<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PEG-feeding.pdf\">PEG feeding<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Position-statement-thickened-fluids-1.pdf\">Position statement on the use of thickened fluids in the management of people with swallowing difficulties<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/STROKE-ASSOCIATION-LEAFLET.pdf\">Stroke Association Leaflet<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitydentalservices.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Supporting-Oral-Health-in-others.pdf\">Supporting oral health in others (communitydentalservices.co.uk)<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/What-to-dowhen-swallowing-becomes-a-problem-17.03.16.pdf\">What to do when swallowing becomes a problem<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Handouts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level1-slightly-thick.pdf\">Level 1\u00a0Slightly thick<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level2-mildly-thick.pdf\">Level 2\u00a0Mildly thick<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level3-moderately-thick.pdf\">Level 3\u00a0Moderately thick<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level3-liquidised.pdf\">Level 3\u00a0Liquidised<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level4-extremely-thick.pdf\">Level 4\u00a0Extremely thick<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level4-pureed-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 4 Pureed, foods to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level4-pureed.pdf\">Level 4\u00a0Pureed<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level5-minced-and-moist.pdf\">Level 5\u00a0Minced and moist<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level5-minced-and-moist-examples.pdf\">Level 5\u00a0Minced and moist, examples<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level5-minced-and-moist-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 5\u00a0Minced and moist, foods to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level6-soft-and-bite-sized-examples.pdf\">Level 6 Soft and bite sized, examples<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level6-soft-and-bite-sized-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 6 Soft and bite sized, foods to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-regular.pdf\">Level 7 Regular<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-easy-to-chew-pg1.pdf\">Level 7 Easy to chew<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-easy-to-chew-foods-to-avoid.pdf\">Level 7 Easy to chew, foods to avoid<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/level7-easy-to-chew-examples.pdf\">Level 7 Easy to chew, examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page contains a number of handouts and resources related to eating, drinking and swallowing. 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