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<p>The Department collects data from National Health Service trusts for the average
total daily cost for the provision of all meals and beverages served to one in-patient
per day. The latest information relates to the 2013-14 period, when this cost was
reported as £10.87.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The cost is inclusive of all pay
and non-pay costs, including provisions, ward issues, disposables, equipment and its
maintenance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The information has been supplied by the
NHS and has not been amended centrally. The accuracy and completeness of the information
is the responsibility of the provider organisation.</p><p> </p>
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