Care Catering’s Unsung Heroes Honoured At The NACC Awards 2019
Last night (10 October), the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) celebrated outstanding contributions to the care catering sector at the NACC Awards 2019. The…
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Month: October 2019
Let’s Get Social Care Done Is The Message
‘Let’s get social care done!’ was the message from a provider’s leader at a forum this week. Speaking to the National Association of Care Catering…
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Nutrition Experts Hail ‘Eggsellent’ Health Benefits, As Nations Celebrate World Egg Day
The health benefits of eggs will be hailed across the globe today, as countries celebrate one of the original superfoods on World Egg Day. Providing…
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Sex-Specific Tests Improve Diagnosis of Early Memory Problems
Researchers in the US have found that using sex-specific memory test scores could improve the diagnosis of early memory and thinking problems, known as mild…
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Charity Staff Limber Up for Birmingham Half Marathon Fundraising Effort
Three members of staff will run the Birmingham Half Marathon to raise money for the veterans’ charity they work for. Kevin Rudge, Alex Ferguson and…
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Essential Cuisine Makes Hospitality Action Donation to Mark Mental Health Awareness Week Activity
Essential Cuisine Head of Marketing Ben Forbes has handed over a cheque for £1,400 to Hospitality Action Chief Executive, Mark Lewis. The amount is…
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Malnutrition Waning Signs Missed For Up To 1.3m Elderly
– Experts warn of dangers of thin, frail ‘stereotype’ – Call for more conversations about appetite and weight with older people – Ask people to…
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The NACC Appoints New National Chair
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has appointed Sue Cawthray, Chief Executive Officer of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, as its new National Chair. The…
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Only One In Five Councils Have Separate Social Care Appeals Process, Says Charity
Fewer than one in five local authorities have a dedicated appeals process for social care, according to new research by Independent Age, the older people’s…
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Six of the Best: Dedicated Care Home Team Shortlisted for Six Awards
Dedicated staff from St Mary’s Court Care Home in Braintree have been shortlisted for no less than six different awards. Terri Pike is a finalist…
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Sunrise of Eastbourne Carers Trek the Great Wall of China and Raise £110k for Charity
Two carers from Sunrise of Eastbourne took part in a 72-mile trek along the Great Wall of China in order to raise money for The…
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Scottish Chef Wins Top Catering Competition
A Scottish Chef has won the title of Chef of the Year in a new catering competition, ‘Meals Mean More’ introduced by leading care provider…
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People Become More Comfortable Discussing Death as They Get Older, Research Shows
A survey has revealed that people generally become more comfortable discussing death as they get older. The same research also revealed a disparity between the…
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Rebuilding Lives with Doll Therapy
A care home in Leeds is helping many of its residents with dementia to take part in daily activities, rebuild their sense of purpose and…
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Dorset Care Home Residents Make Flying Visit to Donate £1,400
Bournemouth care home residents and staff made an 80-mile round trip to see first-hand the air ambulance helicopter they have supported through a year of…
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