The NACC Awards 2019 open for entries
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is calling for nominations for the NACC Awards 2019. The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate teams and individuals from across the care catering sector that demonstrate innovation, excellence and dedication in their field, creating real benefits for the people they cater for and their colleagues. NACC members are invited to nominate the unsung heroes within their organisation by the deadline of Friday 5 July 2019. The NACC Awards categories are: The winners will be honoured at a gala awards dinner on the evening of Thursday 10 October 2019 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. Here, the recipients of the Pam Rhodes Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Robot-Coupe, and the National Chairman’s Award will also be revealed, plus the winning region in the hotly contested NACC Region of the Year Award category, sponsored by Meiko. The NACC Awards 2019 nomination brochure can be downloaded at www.thenacc.co.uk/events/nacc-awards-2019 Neel Radia, National Chair of the NACC, comments: “The NACC Awards are very special to the association. They allow us to step back and reflect on the incredible work care caterers do every day to enhance the life quality of those in a care environment through good food and enriching mealtime experiences. “Mealtimes are at the centre of quality care. Through good nutrition and hydration and person-centred, enjoyable dining we can help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals. Every year, the award entries we receive demonstrate that up and down the country people are going above and beyond to make a difference to the lives of residents and their loved ones, and to wellbeing of their colleagues. There’s an abundance of innovation and creativity, teamwork and leadership, and dedication, professionalism and flair within care catering and we want to celebrate it. We urge everyone to download the nomination brochure and enter!” Entry to the NACC Awards is open to members of the NACC. For more information about how to become a member visit www.thenacc.co.uk.
Learn how to be CQC Outstanding at Care Roadshow Birmingham
Following the success of the events recently held in Glasgow and Liverpool, the Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to Birmingham on Tuesday 2nd July at Villa Park Stadium. Attracting care home providers from across the Midlands, this free event offers the ideal opportunity to source new products and services, attend CPD seminars and workshops from industry leaders, and network with the care community. One seminar that is guaranteed to prove popular on the day will be provided by Director of STORM Consultancy, Jonathan Cunningham, who will present his five-stage plan for achieving an Outstanding CQC rating. During the session, Jonathan will discuss his top tips and advice based on his own experience as Owner of Rosebank Care Home, which followed the same strategy over 18 months and was graded Outstanding in December 2016. Additional seminars throughout the day will include an update from the CQC by Inspection Manager, Jon Ibbotson, a discussion about human rights and wrongs by Ed Watkinson from Quality Compliance Systems, and a session exploring ways to improve wellbeing for those living with dementia, delivered by Paul Gaskell, Director of Dementia Services for Runwood Homes Senior Living. Creative Minds will also be hosting two interactive workshops at the show, where visitors will have the chance to get hands-on with arts and crafts; learning fun and easy techniques for incorporating more creative activities into care settings. Leading industry suppliers at the event will be showcasing everything from catering and cleaning equipment, pharmacy services, and care management systems to staff training programmes and the latest innovations in care technology. Exhibitors confirmed to attend include OM Interactive, apetito, Midshire Business Systems, everyLIFE Technologies and many more. All visitors who attend Care Roadshow Birmingham will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win £100 in cash on the day. The event runs from 9.30am – 3pm and is completely free to attend, so register today by visiting www.careroadshows.co.uk, or by calling 01425 838393. Improve the lives of the people in your care and get inspired on 2ndJuly – save the date in your calendar today! Care Roadshows will also be coming to Cardiff and London later on in the year – for further information about the event dates and venue locations, visit the Care Roadshows website.
Nurses past and present honoured on International Nurses Day
NURSES past and present were honoured at a North East care home for International Nurses Day. Staff and former nurses who now live at The Oaks Care Home, on Durban Street, Blyth, Northumberland, were recognised for their hard work throughout their careers. Resident Elsie Scattergood was a mental health nurse in Aberdeen. She said: “I loved being a nurse and worked really hard.” Pat Whyatt was a paediatric nurse who worked in South Africa in her early twenties as well as the UK. She said: “I am very proud of this time in my life. I loved working with the little children. They were really beautiful. “It’s lovely to honour all the nurses at The Oaks on Nurses Day as they all work so hard and care a lot about others.” Residents handmade cards and gave boxes of chocolates to their carers, including management staff. Clare Robson, deputy manager at The Oaks Care Home, said: “I have never received a gift for Nurses Day, so it was lovely to be recognised for my job. “Being a nurse is important to me as I love to help people. I am passionate about ensuring that everyone is cared for with dignity in a person centred way, especially those at end of life.” Among the other staff members to receive gifts were nurse Desiree Sampson and visiting community matron Yvonne Harrison also received chocolates. Desiree said: “I especially loved the chocolates. It was lovely to get cards from the residents.” Yvonne said: “I’m over the moon to be thought of. I have never had anything before for Nurses Day. It was very kind of everyone to think of me.” Staff also surprised the home manager, Ann Mielnik, with a gift. She said: “I was surprised to receive my gift as to me it was all about the residents who were nurses and the staff and visiting professionals. “It’s the little things that mean a lot and the staff remembering me as the nurse I am was humbling.” International Nurses Day was also celebrated at The Beeches Care Home, on Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, where district nurses and community matrons who visit the home were recognised. The afternoon tea, held in the home’s bistro, included sandwiches, cakes, lattes and cappuccinos, as a thank you for the nurses hard work. Residents also gave their carers gift bags containing chocolates and mini bottles of wine. Jessica Brown, home manager at The Beeches Care Home, said: “We wanted to show our thanks to all the hard working nurses, including staff and visiting professionals, who care for our residents at The Beeches.” The Oaks Care Home is part of the Hill Care Group. For further information visit www.hillcare.net.
Inspirational event for care providers returning to Liverpool
Care Roadshows, the leading event tailored to the care sector, is set to return to Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on 14th May. This year’s free event promises an interactive and hands-on experience for visitors, along with informative seminars brought to you by experts in their fields. The CPD seminar programme will be kicked off by Jonathan Cunningham, who will present his five-stage plan for achieving an Outstanding rating, based on his own experience as Owner of Rosebank Care Home, which followed the same strategy over 18 months and was graded Outstanding in December 2016. Later in the day, Inspection Manager for the CQC, Catherine Challinor will provide an update on the next phase of inspections and will present best practice examples to gain ideas from. In addition, Headline Sponsors, Quality Compliance Systems will be exploring the thinking behind the Human Rights agenda and share practical ideas to help care providers embed equality, respect and dignity into all aspects of their service. All seminars are free to attend, allowing visitors to simply turn up on the day and take their seats. There will also be two workshops throughout the day focusing on ageing and sensory perception, provided by Saint-Gobain Ecophon. These sessions will interactively explore the effects of ageing and dementia on our bodies and how this affects the information we perceive from the world around us, with the aim of helping care providers to make appropriate adjustments to their residents’ living environments. Leading industry exhibitors at the event will also showcase a range of the latest products, services and technologies at the event, including training, activities, interior design, nutrition and much more. During the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to make lasting business connections and have their questions answered by experts from a variety of specialisms. To see the full programme and to register for free tickets today, visit www.careroadshows.co.uk or call 01425 838393. As well as being in Liverpool, Care Roadshows will also be coming to Birmingham, Cardiff and London throughout the year – for more details and to register for all events, simply visit the website.
Naidex 45: bringing you the future of healthcare
Over the past few years the patient journey has been streamlined thanks to personalised care available through the innovative technology ready for professionals to take advantage of. Naidex is Europe’s largest even dedicated to healthcare professionals and will be the biggest platform for the display of industry innovation that will help provide essential, personalised care for people living with a disability. Taking place on the 26th and 27th March, the event will attract 15,000 visitors to fill the NEC in Birmingham, transforming it into the hub of the health, care and rehabilitation world. Manual handling is a daily activity for most healthcare professionals. For that reason, the Moving and Handling Lab will return this year, for visitors to come and witness live demonstrations covering topics such as hoisting, manual handling, toileting slings, single handed care, plus sized handling and postural management. Not only that, you’ll also get the opportunity to experience first hand the capabilities of the latest products demonstrated in the Lab. And best of all, gain CPD points for free by attending these demonstrations, saving you thousands of pounds and keeping you at the top of your professional knowledge! Also, you’ll find that all of our 250 seminars are CPD accredited as well, making sure that visitors never miss out on this essential training and accreditation. The Naidex seminar schedule features experts that are spearheading the whole industry, and will keep visitors up to date with all the latest training and techniques. Throughout the day, you’ll hear from the likes of Nadra Ahmed from the National Care Association, who will discuss the challenges professionals face and consider the opportunities arising from innovative partnerships. Amy Bean from Saebo, will also look to provide ideas of how Saebo’s product range can help in the process of high repetitions and intensive practice, whilst also beginning to be incorporated into everyday tasks. The full line up of speakers at the event can be found at naidex.co.uk! Naidex will also be hosting 350 world class exhibitors! Brands such as AAT GB Ltd & Posture Care will be on hand to discuss how their products can help fallen persons as well as help them sleep with pressure relief and thermoregulation. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as Naidex boasts technology that is defining the market like ReWalk Robotics GmbH and their wearable exoskeleton. Get the opportunity to meet companies like Centrobed, Ardoo, Coloplast, the HCPC and more. With such a wide range of options you are sure to find what you’re looking for, meaning that everyone can leave Naidex having their every requirement met. Across the Moving and Handling Lab, the CPD accredited seminars and the cutting edge exhibitors present, Naidex will truly be the best chance for professionals to experience the evolving health and care industry. 15,000 visitors will fill the halls of the NEC in Birmingham across the 26th and 27th March, so be sure to join us by securing your free tickets from Naidex 45: bringing you the future of healthcare now!
Naidex – 26th & 27th March at Birmingham’s NEC
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be partnering with Naidex, Europe’s largest event for the disability and independent living sector! Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the show will take place on the 26th & 27th March at Birmingham’s NEC, and we’d love for you to join us at the show by grabbing your FREE ticket here! Get ready to see the latest in assistive technology, mobility products, accessible traveling, living aids and more! You’ll also get the opportunity to hear over 250 seminars covering a wide variety of topics such as employability, mental health, fashion and rehabilitation amongst others. Take part in the event’s interactive features by trying out new activities in the Live Sports Arena, and find the best fit for your needs on the Mobility Test Track. So don’t miss out, register for your free ticket now and witness the future of independent living! We can’t wait to see you there! www.naidex.co.uk
Get fresh ideas and expert advice at Care Roadshow Cardiff
The Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to the valleys in October, when Care Roadshow Cardiff will make its return to Cardiff City Stadium. Attracting care home professionals from across Wales and the South West, the event will provide the opportunity to source new products and services, attend CPD seminars and workshops from industry leaders, and network with peers from the care community. Opening on Tuesday 23rd October, Care Roadshow Cardiff, sponsored by Quality Compliance Systems, will give residential and home care professionals the chance to benefit from one-to-one advice sessions and hear from leading associations such as Care Inspectorate Wales and Care Forum Wales, who will discuss the current challenges facing care providers and how best to address them. Alongside free CPD seminars running throughout the day, visitors will also be able to discover new ideas from interactive workshops hosted by care business experts, Oomph! Wellness, who will run two engaging sessions to get involved in – providing great tips for driving social interaction and mental stimulation, and exploring ways to incorporate meaningful exercise and physical activities into your setting. The wide range of exhibitors at the event will showcase everything from catering and cleaning equipment, pharmacy services, and care management systems to staff training programmes and the latest innovations in care technology. Companies confirmed to exhibit include Boots Care Services, apetito, Beaucare Medical, Social Care Wales and many more. All visitors to the event will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win £100 in cash on the day. Tickets for Care Roadshow Cardiff are free and are available via the website at www.careroadshows.co.uk. Improve the lives of the people in your care and get inspired on 23rdOctober – save the date in your calendar today! The final stop of the year for Care Roadshows in 2018 will be at Epsom Downs Racecourse in London on 13thNovember. Further details about the Cardiff and London shows can be found online at www.careroadshows.co.uk.
Deb to showcase innovative hand hygiene programme during IPS conference
Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, is getting ready to showcase its hand hygiene innovation at this year’s Infection Prevention Society (IPS) annual conference, the largest infection prevention and control exhibition in the UK. Taking place from Sunday 30th September to Tuesday 2nd October at the Scottish Event Campus Centre, Glasgow, Deb will be exhibiting on stand number 140 and will be introducing its DebMed® Programme to visitors, a unique, integrated hand hygiene compliance and skin care programme that is customised to each Healthcare environment. Visitors will have the chance to find out more about the programme, which incorporates Deb’s ground-breaking GMS™ system to electronically monitor soap and sanitiser dispensers and capture hand hygiene events, providing real-time data based on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) 5-Moments of Hand Hygiene standard. Paul Jakeway, Marketing Director at Deb, said: “The IPS conference presents an ideal opportunity to highlight the current industry challenges, our solution to effectively capture hand hygiene events, and speak to visitors about how their hand hygiene provision could look. “We have recently submitted evidence to Parliament outlining the need for improvement when it comes to antimicrobial resistance and the role that hand hygiene can play. We’re looking forward to sharing our plans with visitors and the steps that Deb is taking to ensure electronic monitoring systems are implemented in Healthcare settings.” During the IPS conference, Dr John Hines, Research and Development Director at Deb will be hosting a seminar on the future of hand hygiene in the digital age. The team will also be giving out samples and goody bags to visitors to the stand. For more information, please visit: www.debgroup.com
Infection Prevention Show 2018
Sunday 30th September – Tuesday 2nd October Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is pleased to announce that registration for its annual conference, Infection Prevention 2018, is now open! The conference will begin on the changed date of Sunday 30th September and close on Tuesday 2nd October in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow. The IPS conference, now in its 11th year, promises to offer delegates the latest in infection prevention and control research, education and expertise, with inspiring speakers and informative sessions. The programme has been awarded 14 CPD credits from the Royal College of Pathologists and will be mapped against the IPS Competences. In addition, the conference can count towards your participatory learning for NMC revalidation. The three-day conference will welcome many world leading experts to impart their knowledge and share what they’re doing to tackle current issues relating to infection prevention and control. If you are a healthcare professional with an interest in any aspect of infection control then you will benefit from attending this conference. In addition to the main conference programme, there will also be one-day conferences dedicated to Infection Prevention in Care and at Home and Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Resistance. Delegates can register for these events for only £95 each or if you register for the full conference, you can choose to attend these specialist sessions. Brand new and as part of Infection Prevention 2018, the Infection Prevention Show will allow the audience to discuss the challenges we are increasingly facing in a financially challenging time and provide a platform to showcase the latest innovative infection prevention technologies and products. This event is free to attend and will take place on Monday 1st October at the SEC in Glasgow. Highlights of the show include a session from Dr Phil Hammond, NHS Doctor, BBC Broadcaster, Private Eye Journalist and Comedian. Show delegates will also be given access to the UK’s largest infection prevention and control exhibition offering you the opportunity to view new and innovative products and discuss your requirements with company professionals. To view the programme, submit an abstract and to register, visit: www.ips.uk.net/conference
