Nutrition, wellbeing and communication top care service complaints in Scotland
Scotland’s Care Inspectorate has published an in-depth report on complaints about care services in the country, with overall complaints down slightly year-on-year. The report covers complaints received and investigated between April 2019 and March 2024, and focuses in particular on the most recent year, 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The statistics show the […]
Pilot scheme to help people exercise more to ease NHS burden
Plans for a new pilot to help people exercise more and eat better have been laid out, as the government looks for a partner to help run the scheme. As part of what the government is calling a ‘world-leading’ healthy weight strategy, the new scheme will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make […]
WEBINAR: Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes
By apetito With an estimated 3 million adults in the UK affected by malnutrition, it is important to promote awareness to those at risk, their families, friends and carers. Established in 2012, apetito are one of the founders of the Malnutrition Task Force, providing information and practical guidance to help combat preventable undernutrition and dehydration […]
Culinary Inspirations Christmas range from apetito
By apetitio Leading care homes meals provider, apetito, has launched its ‘best ever’ Christmas range as part of its innovative ‘Culinary Inspirations’ series. New dishes include a Wild Salmon and Spinach Crumble, a Vegan Root Vegetable Pie, a Puréed Turkey with Stuffing, and a Puréed Festive Sponge. Developed by apetito’s in house Chefs and Dietitians, […]
New Culinary Inspirations range launched by apetito
By apetitio Leading care homes meals provider, apetito, has launched ‘Culinary Inspirations’ – the most significant product launch that will see the company add nearly 50 new dishes to its range in an exciting 6-part series. Culinary Inspirations includes an innovative range of main meals, new additions to the company’s award-winning Texture Modified range, a […]
WEBINAR REWIND: Inspiring an Outstanding Dining Experience, with apetito
If you missed last week’s apetito webinar Inspiring An Outstanding Dining Experience In Care Homes, don’t worry – you can watch the entire recording online! apetito firmly believes that food has the ability to make a real difference to the lives of care home residents; and that mealtimes are to be enjoyed and shared and not […]
Mealtimes in care homes: The importance of good nutrition within the elderly
By Silas Campbell at Blueleaf As we get older, our bodies have different needs and as a result, we need more nutrients in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It should be ensured that elderly people living in residential care accommodation are offered a variety of different foods in order to have access to all […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Vegetarian for Life training & nutrition
Can your business cater well and ethically for older vegans and vegetarians? Fully-funded training is now available. The number of vegan residents in UK care homes has TREBLED in the last 5 years. Are you equipped to cater for the rising number of vegans and vegetarians? Or do they pass your business by and take […]
