FEATURE ARTICLES

Fran Kirke, VP of social care at OneAdvanced, outlines why positioning the social care sector for a sustainable future will be impossible without the use of digital transformation as a critical tool

Sheena Cunnington, a nursing specialist who works closely with Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), explores twelve types of therapy, their benefits, and how they can be incorporated into environmental design and daily routine

Ian Ellis, marketing manager at Siemens Buildings, looks at how automated building management systems can provide increased comfort for residents and greater efficiencies for care providers

allmanhall’s managing director Oliver Hall and procurement & sustainability director Mike Meek discuss the factors affecting global food supplies and prices and explain what care providers can do to weather the storm

Based in the North West of England, Dovehaven Care Homes offers a wide range of care services for older adults specialising in residential and nursing care, with an emphasis on high-quality dementia and complex care. Jo Hadfield-Cubbin, head of clinical governance at Dovehaven Care Homes, describes the group’s use of a digital pain assessment tool and the role it has played in improving resident wellbeing by decreasing pain levels, particularly in those living with dementia

The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited The Applewood in Milton Keynes to meet home manager Ana-Maria Cormos, interior designer Dessy Spencer, and outgoing interior design manager Sarah Coley, to discuss and explore HC-One’s latest, which takes care home interior design to the next level

Aligning compliance with real human support makes a lasting difference in a sector where trust and consistency are crucial. Here, Sinead Finnerty, head of brand and digital marketing at Beaucare, explains how taking a people-first approach to compliance ensures safe, consistent care

Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, looks at some key considerations for care homes when catering for residents living with a food hypersensitivity

The impact of noise – especially on those living with dementia – should not be underestimated.Here, Pritesh Nathwani, director at Symphony Sound, explains how good design and modern technology can help overcome the acoustic challenges that may arise in care homes

Bruce Donald, UK and Ireland manager for digital locking experts SimonsVoss, discusses the shift towards digital access and security solutions within the elderly care sector

While climate change has been identified as the century’s most pressing health threat, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to redefine the social care environment. For care providers, this means rethinking all operations from the ground up, as Anthony Mann, business development manager at Acticare, explains

Care Show London returned to Excel London on 30 April – 1 May, boasting a celebrity lineup and plenty of exhibitors extolling the virtues of AI. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex picks his highlights from the event

Even compared to its existing Central London residences, Loveday has once again raised the bar for luxury care with its latest project: Loveday Belgravia. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex attended the official opening of this prestigious new property, and chatted with group property director Paul Blenkinsop about where Loveday & Co might go next

Rhian Bulmer, chief partnerships officer at Radar Healthcare, discusses why Radar Healthcare is not just about the software – it is about forming connections and building relationships.

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André Minnaar, partner and head of the immigration team at Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell, offers an overview of UK immigration law relevant to recruiting workers from overseas

With care homes constantly looking for ways to save money, laundry strategy can often be an easy win where cost saving is concerned, as Harvey Richards, marketing coordinator at Alliance Online, explains

Ravi Sodha, director at care provider ACI Care, discusses the provider’s significant sustainability successes to date, and offers tips for other providers seeking to follow ACI’s example

Joanne Jeyes of Joanne Jeyes Interiors discusses how and why she considers design to be paramount to a care home’s success, and how thoughtful design can enhance comfort, dignity, and wellbeing

Kerry Southern-Reason, CEO of The Care Home Interiors Group, explains how continuing to push the boundaries of dementia design has enhanced the experience of people living with dementia – most recently at Barley Manor Porthaven’s latest care home