RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
How care homes can use landscaping to maintain social distancing
As businesses strive to get back to business safely, Tom Brazington, regional director Thames Valley & Western for leading green space management company idverde, explores how care homes can utilize landscaping to support social distancing.- Feature
Involving residents in development plans
Stuart Kerr, Midlands operations director of interiors specialist Willmott Dixon, discusses how community engagement was the driving force behind the overhaul of a leading Nottingham extra-care facility.- Feature
Welcoming visitors back into care homes
As we move into a new normal and visitors begin to be welcomed back into care homes, Care England chief executive Martin Green provides guidance on how to accommodate this safely and further advice on cleaning procedures.- Feature
The new rules of hygiene for care homes
Simon Sassoon, chief executive of automatic door handle disinfecting system maker 99POINT9, gives his take on the impact of Covid-19 on care home hygiene- Feature
Five ways care homes can use video to counter negative perceptions
Cameron Campbell, marketing project lead of care sector marketing agency Smooth Digital, outlines how the use of video can counter the negative public perception created by the mainstream media over Covid-19- Feature
How to manage health testing in your care home
Thomson Screening chief operating officer Marta Kalas runs through her checklist for ensuring care homes are on top of health testing during the Covid-19 pandemic- Feature
How to safely reintroduce visitors to care homes
Charles Spencer, principal health & safety consultant at employment law firm Ellis Whittam shares best practice for the safe resumption of care home visits- Feature
Data:the light bulb moment arrives for social care
Co-founder and director of Person Centred Software Jonathan Papworth explains how data generated by digital tools can inform care provision, drive service improvement and help operators achieve more than ever in a post-Covid world.- Feature
Cooking up health benefits with a therapy kitchen
Peter Davies, UK sales manager of accessible kitchen supplier Ropox, outlines the benefits of therapy kitchens for those suffering from neurological conditions.- Feature
Supporting social care with assistive technology
Tunstall Healthcare UK managing director Gavin Bashar discusses the impact that Covid-19 is having on social care services and the important role of assistive technology in supporting organisations and individuals at this unprecedented time- Feature
Why going acoustic is as clear as a bell
Phillip Moorcraft, UK director of communication and alert systems provider for hospitals and care homes CLB, explains how acoustic monitoring can free up stretched care workers at a time when going ‘above and beyond’ is a necessity- Feature
Biorisk management and preparing for outbreaks
Dianna Steinbach, vice-president of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and Dr. Stefan Wagener, scientific advisor for the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, explain how care homes can improve their infection control strategy- Feature
How to achieve and keep an 'Outstanding' status
Rosebank, a specialist dementia care home in Oxfordshire, was rated ‘Outstanding’ for a second time following inspection in January by the CQC. Owner Jane Roberts shares guidance on how to attain and retain an ‘Outstanding' rating- Feature
Drawing Life – art for people living with dementia
Sussex-based charity Drawing Life has held hundreds of life drawing classes for people in care homes. Here, chief executive Judy Parkinson outlines the benefits of life drawing for people with dementia- Feature
Why care homes need to get smart about software management
CoolCare support engineer Matthew Dykes runs the rule over care home management software and explains why it is more important than ever before- Feature
State-of-the-art care home design nation
Park Grove Design director Lori Pinkerton-Rolet shares her insight into how care home providers can get ahead of the pack with interior design of new build and refurbishment properties- Feature
What happens in the case of insolvency?
In his latest legal update, CooperBurnett LLP partner Tom Lumsden takes a look at what happens if a care provider who operates under a lease becomes insolvent- Feature
Getting into a groove with circadian lighting
Lyndsay Close, marketing manager of software developer amBX, explains the benefits of circadian lighting and how Heanor Park care home in Derbyshire has seen the light.- Feature
How care catering has fared during the pandemic
Neil Hargreaves, care homes division head of leading meals provider apetito, takes a look at what is happening across catering needs as care homes slowly ease out of lockdown in line with government measures.- Feature
Why government should invest in the 'digitally disadvantaged'
Hellen Bowey, chief executive and co-founder of assistive tech provider Alcove, makes the case for government support to tackle loneliness and isolation by boosting deployment of technology in care provision.- Feature
Featured Supplier
The Renray range of care home furniture covers the design and specification requirements of all care and nursing homes and includes everything from stylish, designer sofa collections, modern and traditional occasional furniture ranges, through to bedroom and dining furniture.
The increasing need for care home furniture to withstand the...
