Category: Care Homes
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The National Association of Care Catering launches its Care Chef of the Year 2021 competition
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has officially launched its search for the best chef working in the care sector. The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2021 competition opened for entries today. All chefs and cooks working across the care sector1 can enter the prestigious culinary competition that recognises, showcases and celebrates their talent…
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Rochcare Dancing to the Right Beat
Care Homes | 1st Jan 2021 Dish jockey by day, disc jockey by night. There is little that Colin Large doesn’t know about what makes a hit, whether it’s on the dining table or on the dance floor. Colin started at Rochcare 18 months ago and feels firmly at home. After qualifying from Nelson & Colne Catering…
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Meals on Wheels Week 2020:
Special collection of case studies spotlights vital frontline contribution of Meals on Wheels services For Meals on Wheels Week 2020 (2-6 November), the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has produced a collection of special case studies to illustrate the incredible frontline contribution of UK Meals on Wheels services. The inspirational case studies, which can…
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Forever Faithfull Care
After fifteen years of loyal service, Lucy Coombs has seen it all at Lilian Faithfull Care and believes it’s the charity’s ‘People First’ mentality that has made it the success it is today and enabled them to navigate their way through the recent COVID-19 crisis. Lilian Faithfull Care is a charity providing care, support and…
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Managing grief during COVID-19
Care home providers need to consider how they can provide support for their staff and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they are likely to be experiencing significant concern and potentially grieving for residents who have died. With COVID-19 causing thousands of deaths in care homes, the British Psychological Society (BPS) has launched new guidance…
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Customer Profile: Military Precision
An ex-military chef and paramedic has enlisted the skills he learned in the armed forces and deployed them in a care setting. After deciding to work on ‘Civvy Street’, Cliff Grand-Scrutton is now the director of Larchfield House, a dementia care specialist home with 74 beds in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The home prides itself on its…
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Championing the nation’s care caterers
During these challenging times with Covid19 the spotlight has regularly been on the care sector. However, care caterers have continuedto work in extremely difficult circumstances creating delicious and nutritious meals that all customers will enjoy. Premier Foods has always supported the care industry who provide such a valuable service to residents and staff. The Bisto…
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Every interaction matters
A charity dedicated to enriching the lives of people with care and support needs is offering free access to its activity resources during the coronavirus crisis. NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) is a membership organisation which promotes and supports wellbeing in the care sector – something which is needed now more than ever. Hilary Woodhead,…
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Pubs in Care Homes?- we’ll drink to that
Nearly half of all care homes have a pub or drinking facility where residents can access alcohol, according to a new survey. A poll of care home staff, conducted by the leading care home reviews site, carehome.co.uk, revealed 44% of care homes have an on-site pub or bar. The poll of 2,077 care home owners,…
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Mouthing off about oral care
Care homes are being urged to keep on top of oral hygiene to help prevent aslew of medical conditions. Speaking at a recent NACC North seminar, Amanda Mclaughlin, healthcare manager, RIS Healthcare, advised oral care assessments should be completed within 48 hours of a resident being admitted. “Body mapping is standard practice but most homes…