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Read all about the 2024 Leadership & Development Forum that was held recently at the Macdonald’s Resort, Aviemore in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
The HCA 4 Nations Challenge took place once again at the HRC event on 25th March at the London Excel.
The fiercely fought competition saw 7 teams of 2 take part from across the nations.
Daren Taggart and Angela Dickson, both from Causeway Hospital Northern Ireland scooped up this year’s title achieving silver medals and Best in Class. The winning team will also be treated to a trip to the UNOX factory in Padova Italy.
Image: A very proud Darren and Angela with Northern Ireland Branch Chair Karen McLaughlin (centre).
It is now some time since the Hospital Food Review was published, with its eight recommendations to improve staff and patient health and wellbeing through hospital food. The following outlines the progress that has been made since then.
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West Midlands Branch
2024
June
Date: 13
Event: WM Branch Meeting
Venue: Sandwell General Hospital – Medical Education Centre, Room 9
Sponsor: Topic: TBC
South West Branch
2024
September
Date: 19
Event: SW Branch Study Day – Change – What is the new normal?
Trent Branch
2024
September
Date: 26
Event: T Branch Study Day, 'Topics off the norm'
Venue: Risley Park Inn, Derby DE72 3SS
"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.”
Brian Robb, Chairman
Click here to view Nutrition and Hydration 24/7, 365 focus articles
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.
