SPEN COURT MAKES A MEAL OF NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike is celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week (17th – 23rd March) with lots of yummy, wholesome food, thirst quenching beverages and some interesting activities along the way.

Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.

At Barchester, each resident’s specific dietary requirements, likes and dislikes are individually catered for at all our homes. Meals are prepared to each resident’s tastes and all staff understand the importance of good nutrition and hydration for aall our residents and patients’ wellbeing.

Staff and residents at Spen Court enjoyed delicious treats of croissants, pain au chocolate, fresh fruits and various flavoured milkshakes. The residents have enjoyed a food themed quiz, a nutrition workbook containing crosswords, puzzles, nutritional information and exercise tips and the benefits of a healthy diet.

Paula Pearson, General Manager at the home, said “Our chefs are trained to prepare dishes our residents’ specific dietary requirements as well as all their likes and dislikes. In addition to being trained in how to cook delicious and well prepared food, the chefs are trained in nutritional balance and special diets. They put a lot of time and effort into menu planning and so we all wanted to say thank you to them during Nutrition and Hydration Week.

Jean Rhodes a resident at Spen Court care home, commented: “The food here is amazing, it is like living in a hotel so it was lovely to be able to thank the chefs and hospitality team for all that they do. We eat so well here; everyone is so well looked after.”

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Spen Court is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Spen Court provides residential care, dementia care and respite care.

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