Agenda
08:30 – 10:00
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
10:00 – 10:10
Chairs Opening Comments
Philip Shelley FIH – Senior Operational Manager and National Lead for Net Zero Food – NHS England
10:10 – 10:30
A Dieticians Perspective
Katherine will be sharing a dietitian’s perspective or our catering services and the importance of a strong relationship between teams.
Katherine Crossfield – Senior Specialist Catering Dietitian. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
10:30 – 11:00
Cooking for Patients with Dysphagia
The skills involved in textured modified choices are invaluable, Niamh will provide the knowledge base which will enhance the confidence for our health & social care chefs.
Niamh Condon – Owner Dining with Dignity / Expert in Dysphagia recipes practices / Trainer / Consultant
Tim Radliffe – Net Zero Food Programme Manager – NHS England
11:00 – 11:30
Challenging the Status Quo before catering hits a boiling point!
Food aids recovery! What needs to change to prevent losing sight of this vital part of a patients journey. Are we missing the point of what matters to the patient? Challenging the trends impacting catering and what we could achieve by changing the norm.
Lee Clark – Key Account Manager at ISS Facility Services UK
11:30 – 11:50
Elevating Children’s Meals in Healthcare
Join Michael Sharp and Nick Vadis as they share expert insights and practical tips on improving the quality and variety of food for children and young people in healthcare.
Michael Sharp – Culinary Specialist at NHS Supply Chain
Nick Vadis – Culinary Director – Foodbuy Culinary Solutions & Chef Ambassador – NHS Supply Chain
11:50 – 12:10
Driving Sustainable Change in Healthcare Nutrition
Join Idrees Anwar, as he shares insights from key projects with NHS England and the BDA. Learn about the essential changes needed to drive sustainability in healthcare nutrition.
Idrees Anwar – Lead Dietitian – NHS Supply Chain
12:10 – 13:30
Afternoon Lunch and Networking
13:30 – 14:10
Why you need to know your Gut Stuff!
Alana will take us through the Journey of The Gut Stuff and highlight why gut health is important and some top tips to improve yours and others.
Alana Macfarlane – Founder and CEO of The Gut Stuff
14:10 – 14:30
Repurposing Food Waste
Utilise excess food that has the potential to food waste and turn it into elements to enhance the dish to another level.
Josh Banner – Chef – Sodexo
Les Beare – Head Chef at Sodexo – Wye Valley NHS Trust
Andrew Politi – National Development Chef – NHS England
14:30 – 14:50
Gut Superpowers: The role of gut microbiome in health
This presentation by Dr. Emily Prpa will explore the gut microbiome’s vital role in overall health, revealing how it influences everything from digestion to neurological, immune, metabolic, and skin health. Discover the latest research and learn tips to unlock your gut’s full potential.
Dr Emily Prpa – Science Manager- Yakult
14:50 – 15:10
Closing Comments
Tim Radliffe- Net Zero Food Programme Manager – NHS England
15:10 – 16:30
Networking and Tasting Session
16:30