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The National Association of Care Catering is a progressive organisation representing nearly 600 professionals providing catering to the care industry. The NACC, is a member organisation, with a defined structure managed by a National Executive. Members come from a variety of walks of life and all have an interest in catering within the caring sector. That catering may take place in residential homes for children, for the elderly or for people with disabilities. It may be meals served to groups in day care or other centres or it may involve delivering individual, fresh or frozen meals to peoples homes. NACC Members include catering officers and social workers from local authorities, representatives of professional caring agencies, several voluntary organisations and a number of major suppliers of chilled and frozen meals, catering materials and catering equipment. There are currently about 600 Members. The NACC was formed in 1986/87 and is now recognised by local authorities, independent providers, the charitable sector and government departments as a prime source of information and opinion on catering within the caring sector. The main aims and objectives of the NACC are: o To promote and enrich the standard of catering within the care sector, whether that catering be provided by Social Services Departments or other Caring Agencies. o To provide a forum for debate among individuals, companies and organisations of all kinds involved in catering for the care sector. o To facilitate the exchange of information, experience and expertise. o To promote the development of professional standards among those involved in catering for the care sector. o To commission research into matters relating to catering for the care sector. o To publish guidelines, policy papers and authoritative statements on all aspects of catering for the care sector. Why not join the NACC? Are you engaged in any aspect of catering for the young, the elderly or for people with disabilities? Perhaps you are: o A Catering Manager? o A Social Services Officer? o The Owner or Manager of a day care centre or residential establishment o Working for a health care company? o A Member of a caring organisation? o A supplier to the caring sector? Then you will be interested in this lively and progressive organisation. Joining the organisation will enable you to participate in national and local events, to network with colleagues, to attend presentations and seminars, to receive an annual yearbook, to call on colleagues for support and advice – or to just share ideas. By becoming a member you voice will become heard through conference resolutions, formal papers, newspaper and magazine articles. Your decision will count with decision makers, manufacturers and suppliers. Membership Fees Individual Membership – £59 (incl. VAT) Corporate Membership – £202 (incl. VAT) Retired Membership – £39 (incl. VAT) Student Membership – Free To become a member of the NACC, either go on-line at www.thenacc.co.uk or alternatively call the Administration Office on 0870 748 0180 Publications The NACC actively promotes the development of professional standards amongst its members and companies operating within the care catering sector. These reports have been compiled in order to facilitate the exchange of information, experience and expertise. They will help to implement positive changes that will enhance the principles of best practice and improve standards to benefit both employees and recipients of their catering services. - The Recommended Standard for Community Meals - The National Minimum Care Standards for Care Catering – Care Homes for Older People - The National Minimum Care Standards for Care Catering – Care Homes for Adults - The Catering Check List - Menu Planning & Special Diets in Care Homes - Quality Standard Indicators All of the above publications can be ordered as a hard copy, or on CD Rom via the Administration Office. Savings are available to both members and non-members. Events The 2008 NACC National Conference & Exhibition will take place on 11-12th September, at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The CaterCare Exhibition runs in parallel to the National Association of Care Catering’s annual conference being held on the 11-12th September 2008. It provides a fun and lively environment for doing serious business with the care catering sector and catching up on the latest industry information. The NACC makes a number of national awards each year, and the 2008 awards will be presented at the Gala Dinner Awards evening held during the National Conference on the 11th September 2008. Care Cook of the Year - We are proud to announce that this is one of the longest standing independent recipe competitions in the UK, challenging people who operate in the care sector to devise new and exciting recipes. The 2008 National Meals on Wheels Week will be held on Monday 6th October - Sunday 12th October. National Committee National Chair – Sue Ullmann – 01423 709 418 Deputy Chair – Derek Johnson – 0113 395 1586 National Secretary – Ros Speight – 01530 513 781 National Treasurer – Chris Jackson – 01904 637 280 Administration Liaison Officer – Mary Wedge – 0207 422 6874 Regional Committee South East Chair – Era Varellas – 0208 489 3997 South West Chair – Alison Pugh – 0238 064 1044 Northern Chair – Ellen Clayton – 07780 958 233 Midlands Chair – Karen Oliver – 0115 915 7676 Scotland Chair – Shona Strachan – 01592 415 306 Wales Chair – Pauline Batty – 01873 882 911 Back

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