RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

In support of reducing the carbon emissions associated with mealtimes, leading care homes meal provider, apetito, has launched its reduced carbon menus to homes across the UK. The focus is on making small, yet smart, changes, all while ensuring that residents continue to enjoy ample meal choices and variety.

With care homes across the UK facing staff shortages and skill challenges, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers, has provided an all-in-one immersive support platform through the launch of its Interactive Care Home.

Recognising the need for inclusive spaces, Forbo Flooring Systems has launched its new Surestep Balance range, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) compliant safety flooring that can fit the aesthetic and functional requirements for dementia-friendly environments.

Hand protection specialists Unigloves has rebranded its protective workplace skincare system, Derma Shield. Designed to protect the skin against common workplace irritants including chemicals, detergents, oils and greases – helping to control the risk of dermatitis – Derma Shield can be used across a wide range of workplace environments.

Person Centred Software, a leading provider of care management software and innovative solutions for the care sector, has announced the addition of Redcrier – one of the largest training suppliers for the UK care industry – to its Connected Care offering.

FEM’s (Foodservice Equipment Marketing) range of Vollrath utensils are backed by a lifetime limited warranty. The utensils – including tongs, ladles, spoons, and turners, many of which are colour-coded to provide an easy way to control food contact and cross-contamination – are engineered and tested to deliver maximum performance and exceptional durability, even in the busiest kitchens.

Leading care homes meal provider apetito has unveiled a selection of brand-new nutritious meals for residents to enjoy, building on its already extensive range.

TSC Printronix Auto ID has launched healthcare variants of its TH DH Series of desktop printers and the Alpha-30LHC mobile printer, all encased in easy-to-clean, antimicrobial plastic. The devices will print barcode labels for tasks like specimen and pharmacy labelling as well as patient identification/tracking to improve operational efficiency.

UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has invested in a new metal coatings business, including a unique anti-viral door hardware range. A university spin-out, Armadillo was established to improve people’s health and safety across environments ranging from healthcare facilities to homes.

Methven has launched a new range of shower and tapware solutions designed for optimum ease of use, safety, and efficiency in care environments. The Avoca range reflects a growing appetite for clean, sophisticated and modern stylings.

Lifts market leader Stannah has unveiled a new access lift range that offers vastly extended options, and which have been specifically developed for residential and commercial projects.

Person Centred Software, the market leader in integrated care home solutions, has announced a partnership with CommonAge – The Commonwealth Association for the Ageing – a charity dedicated to ensuring that older people are fully recognised and supported to live well in an all-age-friendly Commonwealth.

When a 72 room care home in Surrey needed to reduce its operational carbon emissions by 20 per cent while maintaining a generous hot water supply during peak periods, the Rinnai design team provided the customer with three options based on the carbon production, energy usage, and operational costs. The new options were also compared to the existing traditional storage system.

Specialist care provider We Care Group is reinforcing its reputation for providing high quality, person-centred care with the adoption of digital pain assessment technology PainChek across its care home estate in the North and Northwest of England.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is launching a new version of Fire Manager, its dedicated web-based SaaS (Software as a Service) fire app that offers service providers and fire safety managers the capability to have all fire safety sites in one view.

Person Centred Software has acquired ResHub, in a move designed to further expand the Connected Care Platform, offering care providers will a better-connected solution to prioritise wellness, engagement, and boost occupancy and independence.

Leading foodservice wholesaler Creed Foodservice has produced a new guide for care caterers which gives advice and guidance for optimising mealtimes for residents, with a view to creating calmer, more comfortable experiences that mimic dining at home.

When it comes to dementia care, definitive guidance for carers or families is thin on the ground. For every question, there appear to be a variety of conflicting answers depending on who you ask.

The start of 2024 will see Rinnai introduce further decarbonising options across all appliances and energy formats, with R290 High Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps added to the hot water specialist’s product options.

Fulcrum Care Consulting has designed Ken.care, an app that serves as a practical support system for managers and staff in the care sector. The technology seeks to help care professionals navigate the complexities of CQC regulations so that they are well-informed about best practice in the care environment.