NHS hospital becomes first to ban sugary snacks from its canteen

An NHS hospital has become the first in the country to go "sugar free" in its canteen and vending machines.

Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester has banned all sugary snacks and fizzy drinks, swapping them for healthier options.

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Tameside has banned all sugary snacks, and the only drinks available are tea, coffee, milk and water.

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An NHS hospital has become the first in the country to go "sugar free" in its canteen to help staff maintain a healthy weight.

NHS hospital bans sugar from its canteen

An NHS hospital has become the first in the country to go "sugar free" in its canteen to help staff maintain a healthy weight.