Analysis of inpatient experience data in NHS hospitals in England shows a quarter (23%) of patients experienced poor or inconsistent standards of dignity and respect, equating to 2.8 million people
Prue Leith, food critic and writer presented the awards, saying: “The Catering Mark Awards are the real deal.
The 11 finalists from across the UK competed in a tense 90 minute final at Barking & Dagenham College’s Technical Skills Academy.
The Harbour Healthcare contract will see Dine working with seven care homes within the group, which has been previously managed by its in-house catering operation.
HILS (formerly Hertfordshire Community Meals) provides a ‘meals on wheels’ delivery service to vulnerable adults, along with welfare checks, companionship and other assistance.
The finalists impressed the judges in the regional heats in order to secure a place in the national final and move one stop closer to being crowned NACC Care Cook of the Year 2015.
Pupils voted on exactly what equipment the funds from Perry Manor could be used to purchase and they decided on eight state of the art tablets.
The award launches this year as part of the annual NAPA awards.
Finalists previously competed in 90-minute regional heats, where they were challenged to produce a nutritionally balanced two-course menu, main and dessert.
Jeffrey, who was made a CBE in 2011 for her work, has long-standing links with the health and social care sectors having been chairman of High Peak & Dales Primary Care NHS Trust, the NHS Confe