The HCA Forum is the UK’s only national event dedicated to the production, delivery, and service of nutritious food for patients, staff, and visitors in the NHS.
The event invited guests to take part in a raffle and auction, as well as enjoy a three course meal and live performances.
The free-to-attend event, titled ‘Better Food, Lower Carbon: The Future of Healthcare Catering’, gathered senior figures from NHS England, hospital trusts and the wider foodservice sector to discus
The HCA Forum is taking place at the DoubleTree Brighton Metropole on 14-15th April 2026.
The global services company has unveiled the fully refurbished restaurant at Ipswich Hospital, introducing a modern dining space incorporating new digital ordering services to provide busy time-pre
This will form part of the HCA Leadership and Development Forum, taking place at Doubletree by Hilton Brighton Metropole 14-15th April 2026.
A new report from Bournemouth University in collaboration with The Chefs’ Forum and Wet Global has highlighted that food waste in NHS hospital kitchens is driven more by structural and organisation
NHS England in conjunction with DEFRA are conducting research into the penetration of British produce across England's NHS trusts. They are also looking at how the penetration reflects on higher en
The event will kick-off with HCA national chair Iain Robertson updating delegates on the work and objectives of the association as he comes to the end of his period as chair.
Whether it’s the teams working outside to maintain the grounds and gardens, those keeping the buildings safe and secure, caterers preparing nutritious meals daily, or the hands ensuring a clean and