Allergies in care homes aren’t just about Natasha’s Law labelling. They’re about managing real, day-to-day risks for residents who may have developed new allergies later in life, or who have multiple conditions that interact with what they eat. This guide covers how to build an allergy management system that works in a busy care home … Read more
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HACCP sounds expensive, but for most care home kitchens, a simplified system is all you need. It doesn’t have to be. For most care home kitchens, a simplified HACCP system is all you need. It won’t win you a Michelin star, but it will tell CQC you’re managing food safety properly. Here’s what CQC expects … Read more
Food safety isn’t optional in care homes. It’s the foundation everything else stands on. If your kitchen isn’t safe, your residents are at risk and CQC will find out. But food safety isn’t just about avoiding pathogens. It’s about getting food to the right residents, in the right texture, at the right temperature, without errors. … Read more
Food choice and the dining experience are two of the easiest things for CQC to observe and the hardest to fake. Inspectors don’t need a checklist. They just watch a mealtime and listen to residents. If your menu is repetitive, the food looks dull, and residents can’t remember the last time someone asked what they … Read more
There is no single magic number for care home kitchen staff ratios. CQC doesn’t publish one, and neither does the government. But what CQC does expect is this: enough trained, competent people in your kitchen to meet residents’ nutritional needs safely, every single day. If you can’t show that, you’ll struggle at inspection. Here’s how … Read more
CQC inspections can be stressful. Here’s exactly what inspectors look at in the kitchen — and how to prepare.
Not everyone in your kitchen is a chef. But everyone who handles food for dysphagia residents needs to understand the basics. Here’s why.
Level 6 is where residents can chew again — but only soft foods in small pieces. Here’s exactly what that means for your kitchen.
A Level 4 pureed diet doesn’t mean limited food choices. Here’s a comprehensive list of what works and what doesn’t.
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