Shortlist for the NACC Awards 2018 revealed
The shortlist for the NACC Awards 2018 has been revealed by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC). Recognising teams and individuals across the care catering sector, the prestigious awards…
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“Water” you doing to keep the elderly hydrated this summer?
Experts offer tips for keeping the vulnerable safe in soaring temperatures Care catering experts have issued some essential guidelines for keeping the elderly, sick and vulnerable safe this summer through…
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Seeking inspirational care caterers
Charity Vegetarian for Life is holding an awards ceremony to praise the work of care caterers who work to support older vegetarians and vegans. For the first time, V for Life’s…
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BAPEN’s five-year strategy – progress so far
By Simon Gabe, BAPEN President Good nutrition and hydration care should be recognised as being a fundamental core component of providing safe and effective care in all settings. As healthy…
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John Grover wins NACC Care Chef of the Year 2018
John Grover of Auchtercrag House Care Home, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, was crowned 2018 NACC Care Chef of the Year, yesterday (Wednesday 6 June), following a thrilling national final. The prestigious National…
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Country Range and Premier Foodservice team up to champion care caterers
Creative care caterers have a brand new platform to showcase their talents. The Country Range brand and leading supplier Premier Foodservice have joined forced to launch a new competition specifically for chefs working in…
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Advice from the Experts: Catering for children in hospital
By Stewart McKenzie, chair of the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) Catering for children in hospitals can be challenging. Many factors come into play, such as dietary requirements, portion control and more commonly, fussy eaters. Children…
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The dawn of a new era for dysphagia
New international guidelines governing texture modified foods have been unveiled to help caterers to provide suitable meals for dysphagia sufferers. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) has developed a standardised way of naming…
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2018 is fairytale breakthrough year for care catering … the “Cinderella” of hospitality
It is the culmination of more than a decade of boardroom discussions, failures and frustrations. Now NACC chairman Neel Radia says care catering can finally put its “poor relation” reputation…
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Go forth and fortify!
Food for the elderly still not providing necessary nutrients, says report Care establishments for the elderly are still failing to deliver adequate nutrition to their patients, according to Age UK’s…
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