RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
Dementia care: changing the visual environment
Trevor Gillman, CEO of David Bailey Furniture Systems, discusses how the thoughtful use of colour and other considerations can have a profound impact on resident wellbeing
A safe care home washroom
Using the washroom independently is key to the dignity of a care home resident, but toilets and bathrooms can be confusing, even hazardous environments. Gina Court, hygiene advisor at Tork manufacturer Essity, looks at ways of equipping the care home washroom to help protect residents’ privacy while also maintaining their dignity and keeping them safe
Why activity programmes are essential in care homes
Karen Case, managing partner at LifeDock Training, explains why creating inclusive and joyful physical activity programmes for care home residents is so important
Creating dementia-inclusive environments with flooring
Mark Jackson, key account manager for the care sector at Forbo Flooring Systems, discusses the importance of dementia-friendly interiors, and how the correct specification of flooring – that adheres to the main design principles – will ensure that environments are safe without hindering the confidence or independence of those using them
What is on the menu for vegetarians and vegans in care?
With the popularity of vegan and vegetarian (veg*n) diets growing at an unprecedented rate, care providers need to be equipped to cater for veg*n residents or risk letting them pass their establishments by. Chef Claire Bannerman from UK charity Vegetarian for Life explains how this innovative charity aims to improve the lives of older veg*ns and support their carers
Get your move to digital care records right, first time
Steve Sawyer, managing director, Access Health, Support & Care, at The Access Group, on the tools providers need to successfully select and implement a digital care record system
Empowering the people we support to take positive risks
Sponsored Feature. Empowering the people we support to take positive risks has long been on the agenda for social care. Sam Hussain, founder and CEO of the care management platform Log my Care, delves into goal setting and how technology can help give people the autonomy they need in care.
Making sense of changed behaviours in dementia care
Duncan McKellar, clinical specialist with The Dementia Centre, HammondCare, discusses the behaviours and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, and outlines how people living with dementia can be correctly assessed, properly understood, and best cared for
UK Care Week 2023: Editor’s review
UK Care Week returned to NEC Birmingham on 22/23 March. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex picks some highlights from the first day of this year’s show
COVER STORY: Access all areas: design trends for inclusive washrooms
With domestic design trends filtering through to non-domestic settings, specifying inclusive, safe, and hygienic washrooms in the care sector no longer means having to compromise on style, as Carole Armstrong, marketing manager at DELABIE UK, explains
Sustainability & hot water: caring for clients and the environment
Bill Sinclair, technical director at hot water specialist Adveco Ltd, details the technologies available to providers looking to balance their books while maintaining fit-for-purpose, sustainable hot water systems
Preparing for the care home of tomorrow
Ralph Skornia, customer segment manager at Miele Professional, shares his insight on the state of the care industry in the UK
Minimum energy efficiency standards and care homes
Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett LLP, explains how recent changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations affect care home owners
Tangible takeaways: Residential & Home Care Show 2023
The Residential & Home Care Show is making its annual return as the UK’s leading event for delivering outstanding care at ExCeL London on 26/27 April. Caitlin Menzies and Sabrina Ortolani of show organiser CloserStill Media explain the many benefits of attending this year’s show
Building a community at Chartwell House
Boutique Care Homes has a community-centric vision for its growing portfolio of new homes. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited the newly opened Chartwell House in Broadstairs, Kent, to find out more
COVER STORY: How new social care technology will transform care management
Ric Thompson, managing director of Advanced Health and Care, explains how new technology is set to revolutionise the delivery of residential care
Staying on the front foot for CQC inspections
Rachel Adamson, founder and head of fraud and regulatory at Adkirk Law, looks at how care homes can ensure they are prepared for a CQC inspection this year
Passivhaus: the new frontier in sustainable care homes
Cathal Montague, Farrans Construction’s regional director for buildings in England, explains what makes Passivhaus the next generation of care home sustainability and why we are likely to hear a lot more about it in 2023
Unlocking the power of data to enhance the level of care
Andrew Coles, CEO at Person Centred Software, explains why the sharing of data across health and social care sectors is key to unlocking the benefits of this powerful resource
Broxbourne Nursing Home: innovative and sustainable design
Cheten Chauhan, director of RDT Architects, discusses the design process behind Broxbourne Nursing Home – a new, purpose-built, luxury home located in the Lea Valley
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Tuesday 6th June 2023
Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2023
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Wednesday 12th July 2023
The Care Show 2023
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
11th October - 12th October 2023
Care Roadshows - London
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
17th October 2023
Dementia Summit
The King’s Fund, No.11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
14th November 2023
