25/02/2026
🍽️ Supporting Residents with Dysphagia – With Skill, Care and Creativity
Last week, our Head Chefs came together for an advanced training workshop focused on supporting residents who live with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). The session was led by Andy Cullum, National Trainer for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), giving our chefs the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge and practical skills.
So what does this mean for residents and families?
✔️ Safer dining experiences, reducing the risks associated with swallowing difficulties
✔️ Meals tailored precisely to individual texture needs using the IDDSI framework
✔️ Food that remains nutritious, recognisable and beautifully presented
✔️ Encouraging residents to eat with confidence, pleasure and dignity
From recreating full traditional meals across multiple texture levels to learning how to test consistency accurately, the workshop reinforced how creativity and consistency work hand-in-hand to deliver truly person-centred care.
Because mealtimes should always be something to enjoy 💜
Read more about the training here:
👉 https://www.caringhomes.org/news/caring-homes-head-chefs-learn-advanced-skills-to-benefit-residents-with-dysphagia
