RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
How to avoid the potential pitfalls of a long lease
In our regular legal update, Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett LLP, considers the potential pitfalls of a long lease, which can affect those who own sheltered housing accommodation as well owners of residential care homes- Feature
Understanding new Liberty Protection Safeguards
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are due to be replaced by a new legal process, which will be known as Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). Steven Richards, a director for Edge Training & Consultancy, provides practical information on the future changes- Feature
Designing safe, reliable and efficient hot water systems
Kevin Potter, business development manager for hot water solutions at Hamworthy Heating, looks at critical factors in the safe supply of hot water, how they are interconnected and how potential problems can be overcome- Feature
Solutions to help maintain dignity and independence
The lack of an effective toileting routine has knock on consequences that have an impact on the health and wellbeing of residents and members of staff as well as on laundry bills and other running costs, says Robin Tuffley, marketing manager, Closomat- Feature
How to handle requests for resident data correctly
Requests for records from relatives or solicitors can be confusing and intimidating, but once you know the rules relating to their disclosure, compliance with the legislation need not be complicated, says Kristy Gouldsmith, managing director, Sapphire Consulting Group- Feature
Key maintenance advice for lifts and platforms
Following several serious incidents involving opening lift landing doors, Nick Mellor, managing director of the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), answers some key questions on what care home managers need to know to keep residents safe- Feature
How to ensure your care equipment is up to spec
Nicholas Parrish, managing director at Wightman & Parrish, discusses some of the fundamental issues associated with Care Quality Commission non-compliance in relation to care equipment and provides guidance for care homes on best practice- Feature
An overview of new homes opening and home closures
In a new, regular market update, Mike Short, founder and director of CSI Market Intelligence, provides an overview of the sector in relation to new homes opening and home closures, past and present and considers future patterns and how to motivate positive change- Feature
Understanding the complex issue of stamp duty land tax
Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett LLP, discusses stamp duty land tax (SDLT), which is payable on the purchase of UK land as well as on the creation, release, surrender or variation of a chargeable UK land interest- Feature
Creating a dining room that promotes the joy of eating
The dining environment is as important as the food that is served there; the décor, the room size, the furniture, lighting, music and even the condiments bring it to life, says Sophie Murray, head of nutrition and hydration for Sunrise Senior Living and Gracewell Healthcare- Feature
Enlighten - Lighting for older people and people with dementia
Enlighten - Lighting for older people and people with dementia:Light and lighting that promotes health and independence doesn't just happen. It needs to be designed with awareness of the specific needs of older people and people with dementia2- Feature
The benefits of installing ceiling track hoist systems
Contrary to popular belief, installing overhead rail systems with motorised hoists and sling attachments is straightforward in most care facilities, says Colin Williams, overhead hoist specialist for Etac R82- Feature
How care providers should approach enforcement
Many providers will already have felt the effect of an increased focus on enforcement by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Andrew Parsons, senior partner and head of healthcare providers within the healthcare team at Radcliffes Le Brasseur, considers the implications- Feature
Changing the environment to enhance quality of life
Creating a dementia friendly environment does not have to mean incurring significant cost. By implementing simple, well thought out changes, an environment that enhances quality of life can be easily achieved, says Rob Windsor-Hey, business development manager at Find Memory Care- Feature
Protection from the risks of waterborne bacteria
Everyone working in the care home sector understands the importance of protecting vulnerable residents, but some dangers are more obvious than others, says Hagbard Eriksen, managing director of Danish Clean Water- Feature
How to ensure the long term success of your care home
Every year, a record number of care homes become insolvent. However, there is one thing you can do to help ensure that you not only avoid insolvency, but that your care home succeeds in the long term, says Christopher Briggs, director, Quality of Care- Feature
Opportunities for education, insight and networking
Closerstill Media, the event organiser behind the Health Plus Care event, has launched The Residential & Home Care Show as part of the new Health Plus Care series, which will take place from 26-27 June at Excel London- Feature
How interior design can unlock wellbeing benefits
Joyce McLelland and Dana O’Donell, senior interior designers at Blueleaf, look at how expert interior design know-how can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing for staff as well as residents and contributes to the overall success of a care home- Feature
Maximising inclusivity and accessibility of bathrooms
Occupational therapist, Kate Sheehan, has been working with washroom manufacturer, Armitage Shanks, to determine what the bathroom manufacturer can do to further support customers in the care sector- Feature
How digital transformation can improve care quality
Jim Ward, UK director, Fastroi, discusses how technology can be used to fix some of the process issues that not only affect the levels of stress that staff experience, but may also be putting vulnerable individuals at unnecessary risk- Feature
