We are working to normalise plant-based meals in healthcare settings

The letter recognises the overwhelming evidence that supports shifting towards a plant-predominant food system for improving national health outcomes, addressing health inequalities and for meeting our climate and nature targets. There is growing evidence that it could also decrease NHS costs. ‘Plant-Based by Default’ menus offer and incentivise plant-based meals as the primary menu option without restricting choice – meat and other animal products remain on the menu.

We are now working directly with Greener by Default to implement this approach in the UK.