FEATURE ARTICLES

By actively inhibiting the spread of microorganisms on surfaces, materials, and medical devices, antimicrobial additive technology presents a promising solution to the hygiene challenges faced by care homes, as Paul Willocks, marketing manager for Addmaster, explains

Care Show Birmingham returns to NEC Birmingham on 9/10 October, boasting an extensive conference programme with eight theatres. Organiser CloserStill Media’s Molly Benson discusses session highlights, topics and trends, and key speakers for what promises to be the best Care Show yet

Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett LLP, looks at Heads of Terms and exclusivity agreements and what they mean when it comes to buying and selling care homes

John Ramsay, founder and managing director of Social-Ability, makes a passionate case for why the care sector needs to embrace technology as a matter of urgency

Ian Poole, fire safety expert and head of sales at Firechief Global, explores the causes and consequences of fires in care homes, and explains what homes need to do to ensure fire safety

Mary Muir, national clinical consulting manager at Arjo, looks at how a value-based approach to healthcare in the care sector should be defined, and how it can be achieved

With more and more vegetarians and vegans entering care, providers need to make sure they take their residents’ dietary needs seriously. Amanda Woodvine, chief executive of charity Vegetarian for Life, explains how enhancing quality of life for older vegans and vegetarians is key to achieving excellence in person-centred care

Emma McGrath, professional support solicitor at Citation, explains how care managers can provide support to menopausal employees and achieve the best outcomes for both the staff member and the business

Darren Franks, director of GLOBEX Evacuation Limited, explains why care home operators and managers need to take a closer look at their emergency evacuation procedures

Jason Ashman, managing director of Reval Continuing Care, puts the record straight for care providers looking to be fully compliant

Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia. As such, the need for additional capacity within the care home market is likely to rise, meaning existing facilities will need to be expanded or updated to meet this demand. However, when it comes to redesigning spaces, it is important to understand how the design of a space can affect those living with dementia. Here, Andrew Cleaver, national sector manager for healthcare at Dulux Decorator Centre, explores the key design principles to consider when designing for dementia

While ensuring a sterile environment is always a priority for on-premises laundries, maintaining effective laundry cycle management is essential to eliminating the risk of cross contamination and preventing the spread of infection. Mick Christian, training & demonstration manager for Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, outlines best practice for care home laundries and outlines how new technologies can help laundry managers enhance both hygiene and productivity

Inclusive bathrooms in care homes need to be easily accessible for a wide range of resident needs. Here, Thomas Davies, retirement and care director at AKW, discusses the latest occupational therapy advice on inclusive bathrooms, with a particular focus on those suited to aid stroke rehabilitation and those with visual impairments

With compliance a key concern for all care providers, digitising risk management is crucial, as Fran Kirke, VP of Care at OneAdvanced, explains.

Steffen Wulff Petersen, CEO at Sona, explores how Sona’s £22m investment will deliver truly intelligent solutions for large care operators and positively impact the sector, and reveals what that impact looks like at Yorkshire Care Group – a supported living and residential care organisation on-track to achieving 300 per cent growth

SPONSORED STORY: The care home industry is experiencing a significant shift towards digitalisation, revolutionising various aspects of operations, including commercial laundry. This transformation is driven by the need to enhance operational efficiency, improve resident care, and streamline administrative tasks. By embracing digitalisation, care homes can not only optimise their laundry processes but also contribute to a more sustainable and efficient future.

With sustainability now on every provider’s radar, food waste is an important issue that cannot be ignored. Fortunately, a number of solutions are on hand, as Richard Woodward, general manager of care homes at apetito, explains

With budgets under continued pressure, Kerry Southern-Reason, CEO of Care Home Interiors Group, looks at how dementia-friendly design need not come with an off-putting price tag

As with most aspects of care, interiors have advanced immeasurably since the Furncare brand was first established 20 years ago. Here, Furncare director Randal Southall turns the residential care market ‘inside out’ by looking at the role of the outdoors in modern care environments

SPONSORED STORY: Care homes and assisted living facilities are under pressure to provide the highest level of care whilst maintaining the health, safety and wellbeing of residents.

To relieve some of this pressure, a growing number of care homes are modernising elements of their internal infrastructure, including replacing mechanical, traditional locks and keys with keyless entry systems, or digital locks.