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Are you making the most of your
NACC membership!
How you maximise your NACC membership is, of course, up to you. But, did you realise that the following bene ts are all at your ngertips?
RELEVANT RESOURCE
The brand new NACC website now contains a great library of information and ‘top tips’ documents, including nutrition, hydration and recipes, that are relevant to you. Download, print and share with your colleagues.
OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK AND DEBATE
Try to attend your NACC regional meeting at least twice a year. There’s always something valuable to learn and someone new to meet. There’s no better way of improving what you do than by exchanging experience and ideas with your peers on a face-to-face, informal basis.
CONNECT WITH OTHER MEMBERS VIA THE NACC WEBSITE
Get in touch with other care homes. If you have a question, ask them and network. After all, you’re all in the same boat and face the same daily challenges.
ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS
The NACC has a fantastic range of publications on feeding the elderly and young adults. They are all written by experts in their eld and designed to help make your job easier. From weekly menu planning guides to government speci cations on dietary needs, you’ll nd it all. And, as a member you receive big discounts when you place your order.
TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The NACC Training & Development Forum is the UK’s biggest care catering event. Designed for care catering professionals to develop professionalism and standards, the event includes accredited workshops, CPD seminars and keynote speakers. Taking part will fill you with inspiration. You can tailor the day to suit your speci c needs and you’ll also get to sample and test the latest innovations in care catering products and services. As a NACC member the discount you receive is more than the cost of the annual NACC membership.
CAREER PROGRESSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As a member you can enter the NACC Care Chef of the Year competition free of charge. This gets bigger every year and is recognised as the leading culinary competition in the care catering calendar. Win this and your pro le, and that of your establishment, will grow immensely.
SALES BENEFIT
Useanddisplaythe‘memberoftheNACC’logothatyoureceive. Putitonyourcarehome’s prospectus and use the fact that your catering team are members as a bene cial selling point. It adds instant credibility and kudos and, given the choice, families will pick your home over another.
INFLUENCE GOVERNMENT
Collectively our voice is growing. We lobby government and raise awareness of crucial issues a ecting our sector. As a member you get to voice your opinion through us.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEMBERSHIP
If you have any questions about your membership, the team at the NACC administration o ce
is always happy to help.
Contact them at
info@thenacc.co.uk 0870 748 0181 www.thenacc.co.uk
NATIONAL EVENTS, AWARDS & INITIATIVES