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The key to person-centred clinical excellence

Petrina Turner-Benny, UK executive director and deputy CEO of Leecare Solutions, explains how clinical governance creates an opportunity for care staff and managers alike to constantly measure the pulse of the clinical health of their business, enabling them to plan more effectively and to intervene faster and earlier to improve resident safety

Raising the bar for social care: UK Care Week 2023

Once again, UK Care Week is aiming to bring together the care community, address the biggest challenges facing the care sector, celebrate the talent of care workers, and lead a collective call for change. The Care Home Environment looks ahead to this year’s event

COVER STORY: Keeping control of mealtime costs

Richard Woodward, general manager of apetito’s care home division, looks at the options facing homes when it comes to making the right choice for their residents’ mealtimes

Products kill microbes, but people prevent infection

Damien Hancox, CEO of SpectrumX, explains how a holistic, systemic approach to infection prevention creates a safer, more hygienic environment for both care home residents and staff

Reducing falls in care homes with inclusive design

Fiona Walsh, co-founder and principal architect at DDS Architects, looks at how targeted, informed building design can reduce the incidence of falls in care homes

Right paint, right colour, right design

Lisa Pilley, senior colour designer at Dulux Trade, explains the best colour solutions and paints to choose when designing or refreshing dementia friendly care homes

Emerging from the storm: how to boost staff retention

James Sage, employment partner and head of health & social care at specialist law firm RWK Goodman LLP, offers practical guidance on retaining care staff

Could digital tech solve the care sector’s staffing crisis?

Tandeep Gill of PainChek explains how the right digital technology, tools, and solutions can help recruitment, retention, and engagement, and deliver operational stability

Why better design leads to better care

Jo Goddard, director of Just Imagine Contract Interiors, outlines the guiding principles that should underpin effective care home design

Easier care home communication with digital signage

Rob Lewis, business development manager for LiveSpace Digital Signage, explains how installing digital signage in care homes can benefit not just residents, but staff and visitors, too

Key considerations when specifying contract fabrics

Catherine Seville-Clare, group customer experience manager at contract fabric supplier Panaz, discusses the main areas care home professionals should consider when choosing fabrics for installation throughout all areas of a building

Top tips for care homes celebrating Veganuary

Vegetarian for Life is offering its top five tips for care homes looking to show off their catering prowess this Veganuary.

Stroke recovery in care homes: the role of nutrition

Maia Fergus-O’Grady, registered dietitian at apetito, highlights the urgent need for improved stroke rehabilitation in care home settings

What does it take to be a Pinders winner?

Having helped her clients win Pinders Healthcare Design Awards in 2016, 2020, and 2022, Kerry Southern-Reason, managing director of The Care Home Interiors Company, offers her insights, knowledge, and tips for securing the holy grail of care home design awards

Loveday Abbey Road – luxury that is far more than a façade

Loveday Abbey Road in St John’s Wood opened its doors in January. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex had a pre-opening tour with Loveday & Co managing director James Cook to talk about the new luxury home

COVER STORY: How making changes to your laundry processes could save you money

With cost control on care homes’ agendas, Debbie Jones, WASHCO’s sales manager, explains why the careful examination of all aspects of your laundry processes can help your care home save a significant amount of money

Searching for care in a post-pandemic landscape

Debbie Harris, managing director of Autumna, discusses how independent accreditation is key to keeping residents S.A.F.E.

Preparing adult care apprentices for their assessments

Paul Kelly, qualifications director at Professional Assessment (PAL), shares his top five tips on how to ensure your apprentices have the support they need to pass with flying colours

Tribunals: how should care home employers tackle the issue?

Stuart Belbin, head of the care and charity insurance division at Ascend Broking, explains the importance of Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

Clean air should be the first line of defence for care homes

Christian Hendriksen, co-founder and CEO of Rensair, discusses why removing pathogens via air purification is the most effective line of defence against Covid

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Upcoming Events

UK Care Week

NEC, Birmingham
22 March 2023 - 23 March 2023

Future of Care Leaders Conference

The King’s Fund, London
Tuesday 28th March 2023

Care Roadshows - Glasgow

Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow
18th April 2023

The Residential & Home Care Show, part of Health Plus Care

ExCel, London
26 April 2023 - 27 April 2023

Health and Social Care Workforce: Wellbeing, Integration and Sustainability

Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
18th May 2023

Care Roadshows - Birmingham

Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham
23rd May 2023

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