Well into her second spell as chair of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), the organisation for care home caterers and community meal providers, Sue has worked within the elderly sector for more than 26 years, including hands-on support and care, business management and strategic planning, marketing and fundraising.
She joined Harrogate Neighbours as the chief executive in 2005 and has led the organisation to where it is today – a leading care provider in North Yorkshire County Council.
She says: “The care catering sector is struggling with the increase in food costs and staff shortages across care settings – the most vulnerable people in our society continue to be at risk. We need a call to action before care homes and vital services close.”
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