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The challenges confronting care home operators in today’s dynamic environment are intricate and multifaceted.

Alan Cruite, General Manager, Ireland, explores some of these challenges and highlights how Trinity’s comprehensive solutions can provide care home operators with the tools they need to overcome them.

Navigating market fluctuations

One of the major hurdles for care home operators, like other food operators, is the recent rise in food inflation, which can significantly impact their budget. The commitment to maintain consistent quality meals while managing costs becomes a juggling act.

Trinity’s Relationship Managers are adept at comprehending the market dynamics and become your partners who can provide solutions.

In addition, our substantial buying power allows our members to save substantially across food and non-food purchases. For example, we saved Curragh Lawn Nursing Home €300 per month on their dairy bill.  Colman Ryan, owner of Curragh Lawn Nursing Home, adds, “The saving was achieved with the exactly same product, from the same supplier we’ve historically purchased from.”

On top of this, the ability to lock in energy prices has prevented the worry of imminent increases, which Colman describes as “an achievement in itself in the current market”.

Maintaining trusted suppliers

Care homes are intimately aware of the importance of their supplier relationships. The suppliers they collaborate with play a pivotal role, especially in the context of dietary restrictions that residents might have. The Trinity team ensures that care homes have access to trusted suppliers who are well-versed in the unique requirements of care facilities. For example, this extends to items like chopped tomatoes, which must adhere to specific dietary criteria due to sugar content.

We also vet suppliers for their commitment to quality and consistency. Care homes can also foster relationships with local suppliers, enabling them to maintain a personalised touch in their operations.

Saving staff time

Staffing challenges still impact many industries, and care homes are no exception. Trinity’s pre-negotiated pricing for medical supplies, food and other essentials reduces administrative hassle and enables operators to focus more on their core responsibilities of providing quality care to residents.

Our team also supports care home operators by sourcing new products and suppliers and carry out price audits to ensure they receive the best value for money. By undertaking all this back-office work, the Trinity team free-up time for care home operators and provide them with time and money-saving solutions.

We are here to help.

If you’re looking for procurement solutions for your care home operations to help you navigate any challenges you are currently facing or are interested in learning more, get in touch at news@trinitypurchasing.com.