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CARE CATERING EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED AT NACC


AWARDS 2017 The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) crowned the winners of the NACC Awards 2017 at a gala dinner, which also celebrated the association’s 30th anniversary.


The winners of the eight prestigious awards exemplified excellence, innovation and exceptional service in the care catering sector and a commitment to improving standards and experiences for all, from service users and their loved ones to the people on the front line.


This year’s inspirational winners were recognised and celebrated by their fellow NACC members and industry colleagues


at the special event held at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham.


The 2017 NACC Awards winners are: Care Establishment of the Year Award: John Wills House, St Monica Trust- Provider of palliative care, nursing care and dementia care


Meals on Wheels Award: West Sussex County Council, Meals on Wheels Service


Catering Team of the Year Award: Gracewell of Horley Park Catering Team


Catering Manager of the Year Award: Stuart Keown, Dining Service Coordinator, Sunrise of Banstead


Our Care Catering Hero Award: Joy Whitlock, Head Chef, Harton Grange


Region of the Year Award: South West Region


Pam Rhodes Outstanding Achievement Award:


Roger Bayliss- The Pam Rhodes Outstanding Achievement Award recognises the work and commitment of an individual that has made a lasting contribution to the NACC. Admired by his colleagues, Roger has been a member of the NACC since 1990 and still contributes to the life of the association in the role of National Treasurer, a post he has held for four years.


Chairman’s Award 2017: Era Varellas - Neel Radia, the NACC Chairman, awarded this special recognition to Era for her inspirational, long-term support of the care sector, working for the London Borough of Haringey, and the NACC.


Neel Radia, National Chair for the NACC, commented: “What a night! Heartfelt congratulations to all our award winners in our 30th anniversary year. Every single one of them, and all the finalists, exemplify exactly what is so great about the care catering sector.


“I know for a fact that the judges had a tough time selecting the overall winners from such a fantastic pool of entries. Catering for the elderly and vulnerable requires specific skills, knowledge, responsibility and care, and the NACC Awards are proof that we continue to push the boundaries and raise the bar.”


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NEW RECRUIT HELPS CARE HOME RESIDENTS


GET SHIP-SHAPE Banstead-based maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has appointed a new Activities Coordinator to help residents with a range of activities to boost their mental and physical development.


Former volunteer Christine Farrell joins as The Society’s new Activities Coordinator at Belvedere House in Surrey, which has provided nursing care and accommodation to support elderly, sick or disabled seafarers, their widows and dependants since 1865.


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Christine, whose husband also volunteers at the home, has already been volunteering with the Society for 17 years, helping to run activities and events for the 68 residents living at the Society’s care home Belvedere House.


Her new role involves organising activities, getting to know the residents and their likes and dislikes, as well as understanding their needs and the best activities to help them in exercise, memory recall and to stimulate them mentally and physically.


Christine said: “I love spending time with those who live here, hearing their stories and finding out more about their lives before they moved to Royal Alfred so this is a great opportunity for me to get to know everyone even better and help plan activities for the home.”


Commander Brian Boxall-Hunt, Chief Executive of the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, said: “The Royal Alfred is very lucky to have such dedicated and professional volunteers, who visit the home in their own time to support our residents. It is wonderful to see one of our dedicated volunteers join the team permanently to share her experience and help lead the Society’s activities programme, which is indispensable in daily life at the home.”


The Society has a team of more than 30 volunteers who work with the 101-strong team of nurses and carers on site at the home in Surrey. Volunteers help with befriending residents, running activities, gardening and socialising with the residents.


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