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hydration Matters!

AJ PurchAsing servicesPurchasing specialists and advisers to the care sector

NewsletterVolume 3 2014spring/summer

As we get older, body water content decreases, the risk for dehydration increases, and the consequences become more serious. Hydration helps us all to maintain body temperature and improves our mental performance. critically within care settings, good hydration can help to prevent against many illness’s that could lead to hospitalisation. *good hydration can prevent against the following• Preventfallsthroughfainting • PreventPressureSores • PreventConstipation • PreventUrinarytractinfectionsgood hydration is not just about drinking water however, within care settings there are many drinking occasions throughout the day.helping someone to keep well hydrated could mean thinking about the type of beverage offered. nhs guidelines are that 6 to 8 drinks per day are needed. in addition to water, alternative drinks such as Juices, Milk, coffee and Tea also count in helping to keep well hydrated.The 17th – 23rd March 2014 marks this year’s nutrition & hydration Week. in its third year, the event raises awareness and improves understanding of the vital importance of good nutrition and hydration within care settings and illustrates how, by making simple changes to eating and drinking habits, people can greatly improve their quality of life.

nutrition & hydration Week is a collaboration between:• NationalAssociationofCareCatering • HospitalCaterersAssociation • PatientSafetyFirst

The focal national event and highlight of the week will be a Worldwide Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 19th March. service providers in both health and social care settings are invited to share Afternoon Tea with those entrusted to their care, no matter where they care for them, demonstrating a united effort and commitment to improving nutrition and hydration. Afternoon Tea has been chosen as a key focal point of the Week to demonstrate how this simple meal occasion is ideal for promoting and improving nutrition and hydration. “everybody focuses on mealtimes when it comes to nutrition and hydration, but a little food and often is the key for older people. The message of three meals and two snacks a day is embraced by focusing on a food event outside of a main meal time. Afternoon teaisidealasitdoesfitintoeverycaresituation,beit in residential homes, day care, or in the community through meal services and community support. it also adds an important social dimension for service users. We urge everyone to get involved, even if afternoon tea is only shared with one person.” neel radia nAcc chair.Why not join in and get involved with the Nutrition & Hydration Week 2014, visit the website for information on good practices, downloadable material and ideas on how you can get involved.

www.nutritionandhydrationweek.co.uk*Source National Association of Care Catering – www.thenacc.co.uk

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steve gibson, Partner at AJ Purchasing, proudly supporting community integrated care at their 25th Anniversary celebrations. AJ Purchasing sponsored the “customer service” award which was presented by coronation street favourite, Julie hesmondhalgh. Mary McWhirter from stranraer-based Thorney croft care home took home the prestigious award in recognition of her tireless work ethic and dedication.

National Care Home Open Day 2014

www.nationalcarehomeopenday.org.uk

if you don’t know what it is all about – the idea is to encourage communities to go into care homes and ‘connect’ with the residents.

Thefirstevereventwas 21.06.2013 and was judged to be a huge success. To get involved contact your national or regional care association or visit the website

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care shows Events 2013

care roadshows are a series of events catered to all decision makers within the care sector. They bring together key industry experts with suppliers to create a stimulating and inspiring environment for all professionals within this evolving industry.

“Come and visit us at Care Roadshow Leeds Bradford on stand 17”

Forthcoming Key Events Diary

March 17th – 23rd - NACC Nutrition & Hydration Week

17th - St. Patrick’s Day

30th - Mothering Sunday

April 20th - Easter Sunday

23rd - St. George’s Day

May 11th - 17th British Sandwich Week

19th - 25th National Vegetarian Week

June 12th June - 13th July Football World Cup

15th - Father’s Day

17th - 21st - Royal Ascot

20th - National Care Home Open Day

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24th - Midsummer’s Day

23rd - 6th July Wimbledon Fortnight

July 3rd - 6th Henley Royal Regatta

4th - US Independence Day

14th - Bastille Day

17th - 20th - British Golf Open

23rd – 3rd August Commonwealth Games

August 4th - 100 Year Anniversary of First World War

9th - National Rice Pudding Day

25th - Summer Bank Holiday

September 15th - Battle of Britain Day

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