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One employer already championing the apprenticeship is Cygnet Group, a leading provider of health and social care services for adults and young people in the UK. Last year, the company won UCB鈥檚 鈥楢pprenticeship Employer of the Year鈥� at the University鈥檚 inaugural Apprenticeship Recognition Awards.

鈥淭he launch of this new specialism is a significant milestone for our partnership,鈥� says Faye Malkin, Group Training Manager (Apprenticeships) for Cygnet Group.

鈥淭he care sector is urgently calling for professionals who not only understand the impact of this condition but also possess the practical expertise to safely prepare food and drink for those in their care.

"I鈥檓 delighted that the experts at 蜜桃传媒 and OHK have put their heads together to create this innovative offer, providing the high-quality training that has a service user focus, ensuring safe and dignified care for everyone we support.鈥�

Why add the Molila dysphagia training

UCB鈥檚 existing Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship is a long-standing course that has seen graduates excel in the basics of culinary preparation, cooking and finishing, as they prepare to enter a professional kitchen environment.

Through this collaboration with OHK, the University is enhancing its training through Molila, an embedded dysphagia catering approach. Aligned to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, the Molila method that underpins the training was born out of a need for caterers with the right knowledge and skills to prepare medically critical diets for environments such as care homes, hospitals and supported living services.

鈥淎t OHK we鈥檙e passionate about good food and the pleasure mealtimes can bring,鈥� explained James Ball, co-founder of OHK.