Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Food Training Programme - Comprised Swallowing Training - Hospitality Sector & Carers.

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Compromised Swallowing Training – Hospitality Sector & Carers. The focus of this project is on the expansion of the social experiences that people with compromised swallow through the training of the hospitality sector in the preparation of a wider set/more inclusive set of food experiences. The project aims to create a larger set of food/social offerings for people with compromised swallow and to bring new customers to local eateries/bars/attractions. Programme Structure • Participants taken from hospitality and care sector • 1 x session per participant • 12 x days x 6 people per day x 2 chefs. • Theoretical & practical kitchen based in puts • Located in TSoF – appropriate training setting Anticipated Outcomes: • 72 people complete training programme • Expanded food offering for people with comprised swallow in Co Kilkenny/region. • Connection built between carers and businesses in county – expanded customer base for local businesses.