Care Establishment of the year at The National Association of Care Catering Awards 2023. - West Eaton Nursing and Residential home

Recipient: West Eaton Nursing and Residential home

Date: Sunday 08 Oct 2023

The judges could see the high standard of our food, with meals cooked from first principles incorporating home grown produce. But it was our high level of resident involvement which set our home apart: How we recognise the importance of food in recalling and making memories and encourage a sense of purpose, pride and self-worth. Our head chef Emlyn, contributes to our Daily Flash Meeting, which bringing each department together to discuss changes, priorities and actions. This includes nutritional issues and draws on the expertise of the team to be creative in fortification, portion management and appetite stimulation.
Rachel, our Lifestyle & Wellbeing lead supports in the building of connections between food and drink and lifestyle and wellbeing. She discusses events with Emyln, which are often themed, with food being a focal point. For example American Diner Day, Curry Night, Our Night of a Thousand Stars for Burns Night. Residents have made their own elderflower cordial, jams and chutneys and regularly bake for events and coffee mornings.