Following Government guidance and for your safety we have postponed the HCA Forum 2020 due to be held on April 2nd & 3rd. The forum will now be held on the 15th & 16th of April 2021. More information will follow when available.
2020 HCA Forum Management Team
Current advice from the government can be viewed - Corona Virus Update
If you have an questions or concerns then please contact the event organisers on 0845 108 5504 or email HCAForum@dewberryredpoint.co.uk
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Wessex Branch
2020
December
Date: 8
Event: W AGM
Venue: Bournemouth (college or hospital)
National Event
2021
April
Date: 15
Event: National Leadership & Development Forum 2021
Venue: ACC, Liverpool
"I was offered very little suitable food over the next few days and discharged myself shortly after."
Raising awareness on Nutrition & Hydration within a Healthcare setting is an important part of the quality of care for our patient, so as caterers, being fully involved in the planning and production of healthy, nutritious and balanced meals is vital.
The working relationships that we are building on, with Clinical teams, Dietitians, Speech & Language colleagues and Suppliers is giving opportunity to make a “real difference” to our patients every day of the year.
The Nutrition and Hydration 24/7, 365 Campaign shows that amazing work is going on throughout the NHS across the 4 Nations which enables us to build on a solid foundation.
“Good nutrition and hydration is at the heart of every HCA member and we will continue to do our best to provide it to patients, every day, week and month of the year, every year.”
Phil Shelley – Immediate Past Chair
Hospital food is an essential part of patient care. Good food can encourage patients to eat well, giving them the nutrients they need to recover from surgery or illness.
