Event Details

Join us for "Food for Thought", a full-day immersive training day for BABICM members who are committed to understanding the vital role that food, environment and accessibility play in client care. (Maximum 2 delegates per organisation)


What to Expect:

  • Environmental Assessment: Learn the importance of appropriate kitchen adaptations.
  • Accessibility: Explore strategies to make kitchens and dining spaces inclusive for all abilities.
  • Kitchen Design: Discover key principles in designing functional and safe kitchens that enhance client independence.
  • Use of Technology: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest assistive technologies for nutrition, meal prep, and dining experiences.
  • Essential Questions for Case Managers: Learn the critical questions to ask your multidisciplinary team to ensure clients' nutritional needs and overall well-being are being met.

Key Focus Areas:

  • The Role of Nutrition in Recovery: How proper diet accelerates healing and improves quality of life.
  • Impact of Smell and Taste: Understand how sensory experiences shape a client's daily life and rehabilitation.
  • Eating and Swallowing: Explore the complexities of dysphagia and other swallowing disorders to ensure client safety and comfort.

Why Attend?

This training will equip delegates with the tools and knowledge to address the diverse needs of their clients through thoughtful kitchen design, accessibility, and nutrition. You'll leave empowered to ask the right questions and implement strategies that enhance both recovery and quality of life.


This event covers the following BABICM Competencies :

2. Strategy

3. Coordination and management

5. Duty of care

7. Personal attributes


The onsite chef will be cooking samples throughout the day and will also provide a nutritional lunch onsite for all attendees

Mar 20, 2025

09:30 - 15:30 GMT+0

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The Symphony Group PLC
Pen Hill Estate,
Park Spring Road

Barnsley, S72 7EZ, United Kingdom

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Agenda

  • 09:30 - 10:00Registration
    10:00 - 10:15Chairs Welcome

    Robert Newton

    Head of Marketing at The Symphony Group Plc

    10:15 - 11:45Accessible Kitchen Design
    • Environmental assessment,
    • Accessibility,
    • Kitchen design,
    • Use of tech
    • What do case managers need to be aware of/questions we should be asking of the team?

    Adam Thomas

    Kitchen Designer at Adam Thomas Consultancy

    11:45 - 12:15Coffee Break / Showroom Visit
    The group will be split into 2, to look at examples of good accessible design in the show room (One have coffee whilst the other looks at the kitchen)
    12:15 - 13:00Why is food important to recover?

    Sheri Taylor

    Registered Dietitian at Specialist Nutrition Rehab

    13:00 - 14:15Chef Demo, Lunch and Networking
    14:15 - 14:45Smell, Taste and Quality of Life

    Helen Rhodes

    Engagement and Education Officer at Fifth Sense

    14:45 - 15:15SLT -Eating and swallowing

    Robena Dhadda

    Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Speech Tools Therapy

    15:15 - 15:30Chairs Closing Remarks

    Robert Newton

    Head of Marketing at The Symphony Group Plc

Speakers

  • Robena Dhadda (Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Speech Tools Therapy)

    Robena Dhadda

    Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Speech Tools Therapy

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  • Robert Newton (Head of Marketing at The Symphony Group Plc)

    Robert Newton

    Head of Marketing at The Symphony Group Plc

  • Helen Rhodes (Engagement and Education Officer at Fifth Sense)

    Helen Rhodes

    Engagement and Education Officer at Fifth Sense

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  • Sheri Taylor (Registered Dietitian at Specialist Nutrition Rehab)

    Sheri Taylor

    Registered Dietitian at Specialist Nutrition Rehab

    Read Bio
  • Adam Thomas (Kitchen Designer at Adam Thomas Consultancy)

    Adam Thomas

    Kitchen Designer at Adam Thomas Consultancy

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