Reasons To Join us

Education

With a dedicated Education and training officer, we are seeking to develop all healthcare staff through enhanced training and course opportunities in conjunction with key education stakeholders. 

Professional Development

We will be sure to bring forward interesting workshops and seminars for all our members to ensure that you have continued professional development. 

Healthcare Catering Advocacy

Healthcare Catering now has a new voice, to advocate for you the members of IHCPA to all key stakeholders who influence policy, finance and investment in your facility both public and private.

Staff Hub

Here we have a specific membership hub for our members to share news/stories/videos/photos of what's exciting in their catering department  .

Awards - IHF/HSE

We actively support the Irish Heart Foundation in its awarding of The Healthy Eating Award to healthcare catering services that meet the specific award criteria. We also encourage all our members to actively pursue this award for you facility.

Legislation

We engage with all the key stakeholders in terms of food safety/food quality/food service.

In turn we will keep you informed of any new developments and any involvement we have on your behalf.

IHCPA Student Awards

The IHCPA will continue to develop our links with Higher Education and sponsorship of Awards for Catering/Chef studies students who have excelled in their studies.