Partnership
Apetito have been our catering partners for the past 10 years. Their care home meals are packed with quality and nutritious ingredients and are created by in-house chefs and dietitians, guaranteeing they’re as delicious as they are nourishing. They also provide an extensive texture modified range which helps people with swallowing difficulties enjoy mealtimes again. Each meal is carefully prepared to provide the nutrients they need in portion sizes and textures that suit their needs.
Our partnership with Hull Dance aims to bring exciting, engaging and enjoyable movement activities into our homes. The ‘Wellness Through Movement” programme gives our Activity Coordinators the ability to cater for all manner of physical and cognitive abilities. This also enables them to judge body language in order to engage more fully with each individual leading to enhanced health and wellbeing.
The One Point are our chosen suppliers of technology and I.T. Support who ensure that our computerised systems are current and fit for purpose, giving us the best possible infrastructure to enable us to provide a quality service.
Our partnership with the ‘not for profit’ HEY Credit Union offers all of our employees access to to a wage-based savings scheme as well as offering responsible loans all of which in turn helps employees to improve financial sustainabiltiy.
Nicola Williamson PR is a valued partner of HICA, collaborating closely with our Marketing and Communications department to deliver impactful public relations. Nicola specialises in crafting effective PR that ensure our messages reach the right audiences through relevant outlets. Additionally, she manages any emergency communications that may arise and liaises with press offices to secure optimal coverage for our initiatives. Her expertise and commitment enhance our ability to connect with the community and promote the vital services we provide.
Weborchard is our trusted partner in creating and maintaining a professional online presence. They specialise in designing bespoke websites tailored to meet specific needs, combining creativity with functionality to effectively showcase our services and values.
Understanding the importance of a care organisation’s digital presence, Weborchard ensures our website engages visitors, communicates our message clearly, and provides a user-friendly experience. They work closely with us to design a platform that reflects our brand, supports our goals, and connects with our audience.
From initial concept to final delivery, Weborchard’s expertise helps us present a professional and accessible digital front door
The Veteran Friendly Framework supports care providers in recognising and addressing the wellbeing needs of veterans, reducing social isolation, and connecting them with statutory and charitable services. It fosters a culture of understanding for those who have served.
The Framework offers staff training resources, guidance, and the support of a dedicated Project Officer to help care homes meet the eight standards required for VFF status. By committing to the Framework, care homes demonstrate their dedication to acknowledging service life and providing access to veteran-specific services. A one-year review ensures ongoing improvements and success.
The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) is the UK’s leading training provider for frontline staff in end-of-life care, with over 25 years of experience. As a practical and evidence-based improvement programme, GSF empowers care providers to deliver a ‘gold standard’ of care to people in their last years of life, regardless of condition, setting, or provider.
GSF aims to ensure individuals live well before they die and experience a dignified end of life in their preferred place and manner. By providing accredited training, GSF supports care teams in delivering personalized, integrated care, helping to reduce crises and unnecessary hospitalisations while maximising community resources. GSF also encourages larger organizations to adopt a population-based approach to end-of-life care, improving outcomes across entire care systems.
CareHomeLife provide innovative care home products and expert budgeting support to help care homes optimise their budgets while ensuring exceptional resident care. By focusing on value over cost, CareHomeLife enables care homes to prioritise resident comfort and operational efficiency. Dedicated to making a positive impact, they place people and the planet at the core of their mission.
Primis Property Management provides qualified and experienced block, estate and asset management as well as consultancy services to clients of existing and new build properties. We have engaged Nick King from Primis to manage our East Yorkshire Lifestyle Village for the over 55s Holderness Grange in Hedon.
The HICA Group is proud to partner with the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), the UK’s leading charity dedicated to activity and engagement in care settings. Our values and strategies are closely aligned with NAPA, making this partnership a naturalfit. NAPA supports care services in prioritising well-being by promoting activity, arts, and engagement as essential components of care. We share a common vision where activity and engagement are integral to care provision, enabling people to live content, creative, and connected lives. Together, we also work to advance the role of Activity Providers by offering professional development opportunities that enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence.
HICA has partnered with Train4Academy to deliver Health and Safety Training to over 1,500 staff members. Together, we have also developed a bespoke set of care standard modules, which are now accessible through the Train4Academy Learning Management System (LMS). Additionally, HICA has adopted the Train4Academy Training Matrix, which provides enhanced features and reporting capabilities. This includes the automatic recalculation of a service’s compliance rating when users complete training and alerts for the Learning & Development Team and Care Home Managers about upcoming refresher training dates.
Recognising the pivotal role nutrition plays in resident care, Turner Price is committed to offering a diverse and wholesome range of products. They aim to cater to individual dietary needs, respecting preferences and health requirements, to contribute to the well-being and comfort of each resident. Their extensive range is designed to address the varied dietary requirements found within care home settings. For Turner Price, catering for care homes transcends mere nutrition; it’s about providing a service that enhances the quality of life for every individual.
The HICA Group
Hesslewood Country Business Park
Ferriby Road
Hessle
East Yorkshire
HU13 0LH