FEATURE ARTICLES

Fiona Hale, managing director of CoolCare, explains the critical importance of making operational decisions based on real-time data

When considering care home design, it is important to take different perspectives into account, as Mike Davies, managing director and founder of Catalyst Interiors, explains

Boutique Care Homes recently opened its fourth property – Keymer Hall Care Home in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The Care Home Environment Editor Matt Seex visited Keymer Hall in January to meet with the Boutique’s director of sales & marketing Carl Roberts, its director of operations Martin Murphy, home manager Christine Bunce, and admissions manager Jenna Fowler

Adam Daniels of Intercall believes that the company’s commitment to continuous research and development has made Intercall a leading global care brand. Here, he tells us why Intercall nurse call systems are chosen by care managers to support staff and care for residents.

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