Sunrise UK appoints first Head of Nutrition and Hydration

Sunrise Senior Living UK has appointed its first ever Head of Nutrition and Hydration.
 
Nutritionist Sophie Murray recently joined the team as part of Sunrise’s ongoing goal to provide exceptional food and nutritional care to its residents.   

A qualified nurse specialising in complex mental health conditions such as dementia, Sophie has extensive experience working in the health and social care. She has spent a considerable portion of her career designing and initiating training programmes across the sector.
 
In 2013, Sophie won the NACC National Hydration Award, having worked closely with doctors and research scientists to raise awareness and provide staff training on matters of hydration. She has also worked alongside celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager to raise the profile of food provision in the care sector.
 
Sophie will help Sunrise to continue its focus on providing a wide range of nutritious food and will help innovate and update current nutritional care.
 
Sophie Murray, Head of Nutrition and Hydration at Sunrise Senior Living, said: “I am delighted to be joining a provider which has such a strong reputation for its catering services. Both Sunrise and I share the same passion for ensuring nutrition is right at the top of the agenda when it comes to care. I now can’t wait to meet the residents.”