*International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
This page provides direct links to guides and resources to help staff supporting people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties:
The main resources are held on the Speech and Language Therapy Pages webpage where you will find the Manual for Mealtimes, which should be the first consideration.
Once for Scotland Online Education: Supporting People with Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS)
Where: ONLINE – registration required – book below
When: first Tuesday of the month (Chewsday)
Time: 14:00-15:30
For: All paid staff across Scotland supporting people with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties
About the training
This national programme has been developed to support a consistent, evidence-based approach across health and social care settings in Scotland:
- Supports staff to develop safe, person-centred practice when supporting people with eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) difficulties
- Aligns with Level 2 of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist’s Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework and Care Inspectorate expectations
- Is suitable for registered or non-registered staff and can be used as part of local induction and ongoing workforce development
- A completion certificate evidencing the training will be provided to attendees on completion
Dates:
Additional Resources
IDDSI:
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) has developed a standard that can be used to describe the characteristics of foods and drinks, there are 8 levels described which can be used when planning safe care and support.
For more information click the green button below:
CARE INSPECTORATE:
Updated Aug 2026 SM
