Category: Care Homes
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Analysis finds poor standards of nutrition and dignity in hospital catering
New in-depth analysis has revealed that poor or inconsistent standards of dignity and nutrition for older people are widespread in English hospitals. The report by the London School of Economics (LSE) concludes that the ‘vast majority’ of English NHS acute hospital trusts are affected. Research by Dr Polly Vizard and Dr Tania Burchardt of the…
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Tetley is calling on 500 British businesses to help ‘Bring Back The Tea Break’
>> British workers are risking their wellbeing by failing to take proper tea breaks, according to new research. Two thirds of the UK workforce are potentially damaging their productivity levels as only a third of people manage to take a proper tea break. A study of 2,000 British workers, commissioned by Tetley, examined the nation’s…
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Oliver “beets” off the competition
>> A care cook who demonstrated innovative use of beetroot has scooped a national catering title. Oliver Smith was crowned the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Cook of the Year 2015 at the national final held at Barking and Dagenham College’s Technical Skills Academy. The chef at Wetherby Manor care home, Wetherby, claimed…
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History in the BakingHow caterers can have their cake and eat it
Oh crumbs! With the new series of the BBC’s Great British Bake-off set to hit our screens later this month, the nation is set to fall in love with home-baking all over again – but would your baked offerings meet the approval of Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood? Here, eight brilliant bakers offer their top…
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Create a stir with Maggi Liquid Concentrates and win £100 and feature in Stir it up
Stir it up magazine in partnership with Nestlé Professional UK have put together a fantastic opportunity for you, the Country Range Group wholesaler customers! Are you a creative chef who likes to wow your customers with exciting and innovative dishes, and are you keen to try new products? If so, we would like to offer…
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CARE HOMES ENCOURAGED TO ENTER NEWFine Dining Experience Awards
>> The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) is teaming up with Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) to inspire care homes across the UK and Ireland to get involved in its ‘new for 2015’ Fine Dining Experience Challenge. The competition has been launched as part of the annual NAPA awards. By creating unique and memorable dining experiences,…
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Good nutrition in residential homesDo you care?
Good nutritional care is an essential component in ensuring the wellbeing of care home residents. According to the latest statistics, there are 426,000 elderly and disabled people in residential care in the UK, approximately 405,000 of whom are aged 65 and over. These residents often suffer from a range of illnesses and disabilities, and catering…
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Call to ban fast food outlets in NHS hospitals
Hospital caterers are urging NHS trusts to ban fast food outlets on their premises. The demand by the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) follows calls by MPs for the NHS to play its part in the fight against obesity by outlawing the sale of junk food in hospitals. Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England,…
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Monkey’s Biggest Ever Tea Party
>> Nutrition and Hydration Week (March 16-22) is almost upon us and care homes around the country are lining up exciting activities to celebrate the importance of healthy,food and hydration for elderly residents. It’s a great reminder for everyone in the care sector, to keep quality food and drink at the top of the agenda,…
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Carers and residents work tea-gether
A Buckinghamshire care home has scooped a national award for its “Swinging Six-teas” themed tea party. >> Tickford Abbey care home in Newport Pagnell was named the winner of the Best Ever Tea Party award at a gala awards ceremony. The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) launched its Best Ever Tea Party award, which was…