FEATURE ARTICLES

Jack Goodson, senior business development manager at Equity Energies, explains why integrating energy planning into broader business planning, asset management, and capital investment strategies is critical for providers looking to the sustainable long term

Daniel Goodman, development director and partner at The Harkalm Group, explains why the sale of a care home requires a strategic and sensitive approach

Sam Dondi-Smith, senior partner at the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme, explains how NaDCAS is setting the benchmark for excellence in dementia care, and why this accreditation is not only beneficial for care homes but also essential for families and caregivers making the important decision of where to place their loved ones

Fire safety in care homes has come into sharp focus as enforcement has tightened. Matthew Jones, head of sales – UK & Ireland at Advanced, highlights some of the key areas to consider when it comes to compliance

Lori Pinkerton-Rolet, director of Park Grove Design Ltd and host of The Third Age Design Podcast, discusses the recently launched Wellness Interior Design Audit

Lucy Atkinson, owner of Church Farm Care, reflects on a twenty-year journey of success and growth underpinned by strong resident-centred values

Clare Humphrey, country marketing & product manager GB & IE at Miele Professional, looks at how the adoption of digital laundry systems can help providers optimise both their hygiene regimes and their schedules

The OneAdvanced Business Trends Report is a trusted benchmark for the care sector, offering actionable insights into a fast shifting landscape. Sam Vernon, new business sales manager at OneAdvanced, gives us an overview

Jayne Connery of Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) explains why the CQC must regulate for proactive, consent-led safety monitoring in care homes

With care home catering becoming ever more complex and challenging, reaching for the right digital tools is essential, as Jo Hall, co-owner and director of allmanhall, explains

Live music integration offers a powerful yet often overlooked approach to elevating care quality across all five Single Assessment Framework domains. Here, Douglas Noble, strategic director of music in health at Live Music Now, explores how structured music programmes can help providers meet and exceed the quality expectations within the Framework while enhancing the lives of residents and supporting staff wellbeing

Laina Soucek, art consultant at The Fine Art Company, discusses the power of art in care environments, with reference to a recent project at Langtree Care Home in Wigan

Graham Doig, market specialist at construction and refurbishment company John Ryan Group, discusses the extensive refurbishment of two residential care environments for people with complex needs

Richard Lunn, managing director – care at Christie & Co, gives us a timely overview of the current state of the UK care market

Harrington Care Homes opened its inaugural care home – Aston Manor Care Home – in Aylesbury in October 2025. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited the following month to chat with Harrington Care Homes’ director Rishi Dhamecha about how this impressive new home represents a clear statement of intent for the new provider

Robert Atherton, content strategist at CareHomeLife, highlights some of the steps care providers are taking to honour our loved ones with dignity and ensure their homes are ready and able to meet the complex care challenges of tomorrow

Paul Willocks, marketing manager for Addmaster, discusses how care home operators can employ solutions such as innovative surface treatments, antimicrobial technology, and easy-to-clean furniture to create environments that remain cleaner for longer

David Knowles, managing director of Porters Care, explains why, at a time when rising costs and staff shortages are putting care providers under increasing pressure, there has never been a better time to look at digital solutions

There is wide choice of options to consider when addressing pest birds. Here, Paul Bates, managing director of Cleankill Pest Control, discusses the latest legislation care home managers need to be aware of, and the different methods that can be used depending on the type of premises and the species of pest bird causing the problem

With energy bills continuing to rise, Harry Davis, co-founder of Eden Energy Partners, explains why care homes must embrace new approaches that both cut waste and strengthen resilience