FEATURE ARTICLES

Traditional management methods, often reliant on outdated tools, are being replaced by sophisticated systems that offer real-time insights and enable continuous improvement. This shift represents a significant cultural transformation, where data analytics is integrated into the core of decision-making processes, as Fiona Hale, managing director of CoolCare, explains

Zoe Curran, senior planner at Boyer (part of the LRG Group) explains why we must not leave the older generation behind in the race to fix the housing crisis

Rachel Sipaul, senior dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, explains why eating with others is so important for care home residents’ physical and mental wellbeing

Transforming care homes into luxury living spaces means more than simply picking expensive fixtures and fittings. As Rebecca Hartley of Rebecca Hartley Interiors explains, the right design choices should elevate the everyday lives of residents

Darren Tubb, senior consultant for fire safety specialist Inspectas, explains where care home managers and proprietors ought to focus their fire safety strategy in order to stay within the law while delivering best practice for the safety of staff and residents

Macc Care opened Wyrley Rose, its fifteenth care home, in June. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited the village of Great Wyrley in Staffordshire to find out more about this impressive new home and its strong links with the local community

Care Show Birmingham returns to the NEC on 8-9 October with an extensive conference programme spanning eight theatres and a brand new show theme. Organiser CloserStill Media’s Molly Benson discusses session highlights, topics and trends, and key speakers for the biggest show in the care sector calendar

SPONSORED STORY: When we think about care environments, conversations often centre around the residential, nursing and dementia care provided. Yet one of the most powerful influences on residents’ wellbeing can be overlooked: their living environment and the floor beneath their feet.

JLA’s infection control expert Helen Buchan explores how care homes can make their operations more sustainable without increasing costs – or compromising the quality of their care.

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By Paul Wright, Managing Director, Quenelles

In today’s volatile economic climate, every penny counts. Staffing shortages, regulatory requirements, and rising expectations from residents and families are all familiar challenges. But in 2025, the financial strain has intensified further. Increases to National Insurance contributions and changes to statutory sick pay have pushed up the cost of employment. Energy costs remain volatile. Inflation continues to affect almost every line on the balance sheet.

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