Category: Care Homes
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Vegan manual and training programme for care caterers
A comprehensive and easy-to-follow manual to help make it easier for care staff to cater for many different diets has been praised by the NACC. The ‘Dietary Diversity in the Care Sector’ guide was created by charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL) after new research showed that the number of vegans in UK residential care homes…
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Health & Welfare: A new era for texture-modified food
From this month a new global framework governing texture modified foods will come into operation in the UK. The IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) framework is a worldwide initiative which aims to improve the lives of over 590million people living with dysphagia. The framework aims to improve clinical safety and efficiency by standardising the…
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Health & Welfare: Nutrition and hydration
Nutrition and Hydration Week takes place later this month (March 11-17), shining a spotlight on the importance of nutrition and hydration in health and social care. Care caterers are encouraged to get involved in the week’s events and there are lots of resources available. For practical tips and advice on how to make your week…
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Health & Welfare: Juliana is our winner
Hertfordshire cook scoops inaugural Care Caterer of the Year title A care caterer from Hertfordshire has been named the winner of the first ever Care Caterer of the Year competition, created in partnership by Bisto and Country Range. After a gruelling live cook-off between five finalists, Juliana Martins Pinto, caterer at Cuffley Manor Care Home…
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Simply the Best!
Simply the Best! Care cook scoops top accolade after less than a year in the job >> A talented cook from Hull has been crowned the NACC Care Cook of the Year after less than a year in the job. Jennie-May Smith, a chef at Berkeley House Care Home, is now officially the UK’s best…
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The NACC Awards 2018 winners are celebrated
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) announced the winners of the 2018 NACC Awards at a gala dinner last night. The innovation, achievements and dedication of teams and individuals that make an exceptional contribution in the specialist field of care catering were rewarded and celebrated by the association’s members, industry partners and guests at…
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National Association of Care Catering launches specialist Training Academy
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has launched the NACC Training Academy to strengthen its support of its members and the care catering sector. Neel Radia, the NACC’s national chair, officially launched the new initiative to members this morning (October 4), as he opened the NACC Training & Develop Forum 2018. The progressive, ongoing…
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Category Focus: Catering for Special Diets
According to Coeliac UK, the UK foodservice industry is losing out on an estimated £100million a year by not catering for people with coeliac disease and their friends and family. With coeliac disease affecting 1 in 100 people in the UK, it’s vital that venues offer safe, gluten free options for diners, and those who…
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Keeping the wheels turning
Care catering campaigners are shining a spotlight on delivered meals services to highlight the important role it plays in vulnerable people’s lives. The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is committed to protecting ‘Meals on Wheels’, and will be championing the service during a special week next month. Meals on Wheels Week will run from…
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Catering for older vegetarians
A charity is urging care caterers to register their dedication to looking after the needs of older vegetarians and vegans. Vegetarian for Life (VfL) offers free membership to their UK List for care homes who accept their guidelines on vegetarian provision. The List is widely distributed throughout the UK and used by families and carers when choosing care homes for their relatives. Vegans and vegetarians can sometimes face challenges as…