FEATURE ARTICLES

Lifting the curtain on window dressings and soft furnishings

A care home refurbishment absorbs a lot of time and headspace, which means that decision fatigue may have set in by the time it comes to selecting curtains and soft furnishings. Brendan Pocock, founding director of Bridge Contract Interiors, explains why designing to support people living with dementia is so important, and sets out the key points to consider

Utilising data and technology to ensure safe care and treatment

Paul Johnson, CEO and co-founder of risk, quality, and compliance software supplier Radar Healthcare, discusses the regulations covering service providers and managers, the implications of non-compliance, and how technology can support care providers in meeting and exceeding regulatory standards

The Care Show London 2025: innovation and collaboration

Care Show London 2025 is set to take the spotlight on 30 April to 1 May at Excel London, bringing together social care professionals to shape the future of the sector. Molly Benson, content producer at show organiser CloserStill Media, highlights why Care Show London is a key attraction for anyone in the social care sector

Broomfield Village: a ‘home from home’ as a matter of Principle

Principle Care Homes recently opened Broomfield Village Care Home – the provider’s first. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex met with Principle Care Homes’ managing director Ashish Goyal and customer relationship manager Laura Mansfield to discuss and explore this impressive new home

COVER STORY: Dining with dignity: enhancing mealtimes for residents with dysphagia

Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, discusses the importance of both safety and meal presentation for those who require texture modified meals.

Exploring the evolution of care home laundries

Care home laundries come in all shapes and sizes, but all share the same goal of establishing a cost-effective, seamless, and hygienic operation. Mick Christian, training & development manager at Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, explores how challenges facing staff have changed in a post-pandemic environment and shares his top tips for preparing laundries for a digital future

Funding the future: what the social care plan means for you

While digital solutions alone will not solve the challenges facing the care sector, there has never been a better time for providers to future-proof themselves by investing in technology, as Fran Kirke, OneAdvanced’s VP of care, explains

Elm Lodge: luxury care in peaceful Hampshire

Forest Care recently opened its latest 60-bed luxury care home, Elm Lodge, in a quiet, village location in Hampshire. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited this beautifully designed new home to chat with Forest Care’s commercial manager Jon Huxford about this latest addition to Forest Care’s portfolio

COVER STORY: Seamless integration and collaboration: achieving optimal outcomes in care

Adam Daniels of Intercall believes that when procuring technology for care homes, it takes more than a great product or a professional team of installers. Rather, it is a three-way collaboration between the care home, the technology, and the specifier or installation team.

How acoustic monitoring is transforming care

Dr Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, founder and CEO of AI-powered acoustic monitoring solution Earzz Limited, explains why advanced acoustic monitoring is proving to be such a gamechanger for care

Antimicrobial tableware: the future of care home dining

In recent years, hygiene has become of paramount concern, especially in healthcare settings. Part of this hygienic revolution is antimicrobial tableware – a technology that can play a crucial role in reducing microbial contamination, as Paul Willocks of Addmaster explains

First impressions count: enhancing care home appeal

Iain Corrigan, commercial director at CoolCare, explores the key initial touchpoints – both online and physical – that can enhance the appeal of care homes

Healthcare Management Trust: a commitment to innovation

Despite the complex challenges facing the social care sector, not-for-profit provider the Healthcare Management Trust is determined to develop its services in a number of innovative ways, as CEO Dr Nichola Stefanou explains

Cleaning up on compliance: safe and efficient laundry

Specialist cleaning and compliance tasks can help to ensure that your home’s air and water supplies are as safe and healthy as possible. Gary Nicholls, MD of duct cleaning and Legionella risk expert Swiftclean, explains why air and water compliance is essential to laundry and cleaning routines, as well as to protect clients, visitors, and staff

Employment Rights Bill: the key points

Natasha Smith, a senior associate at CooperBurnett LLP, provides an update on changes in employment law in light of the Employment Rights Bill

Care sector finance: a rapidly changing landscape

Jimmy Johns, director of corporate debt advisory – healthcare at Christie Finance, takes a look at the financial markets that support the care sector, and considers the current funding landscape

Care market review: insights for care home operators

Darren Edwards, healthcare agent at Montane Care, explores the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping social care, and offers insights for operators looking to adapt, thrive, and grow in a competitive and evolving sector

COVER STORY: Navigating the rising costs of running a care home

Terry Ashmore, sales & marketing manager at family-owned care home furniture manufacturer Edison & Day, explains why investing in stylish, functional, and sustainable design ought to play a key part in unlocking the potential of your home

Remote health monitoring with the latest technology

Steven John Cumper, managing director of online medical supplier Medshop, explains the benefits remote health monitoring can have for care home staff and residents alike

Food and more: the importance of an all-round mealtime experience

Food procurement specialist allmanhall’s Tess Warnes, registered dietitian, and Jo Hall, director, explore the importance of nutrition and hydration in older people, and consider the issue of catering for a dignified and person-centric dining experience

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National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
8th - 9th October 2025

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14th October 2025

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