FEATURE ARTICLES
Turning residential care inside out
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
Keyless Confidence: Reinventing Security for Care Homes and Retirement Facilities
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.
Norden House: a ‘household’ approach to dementia care
The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited Norden House – the Healthcare Management Trust’s new specialist dementia home in West Sussex – to chat with manager Annie Lewis about the home’s ‘household’ model of care and its subtle but effective approach to ensuring residents living with dementia maintain their dignity and independence
COVER STORY: Shaping the future: how data redefines the reporting narrative
Transitioning from traditional, manual reporting methods to a more data-driven and innovative approach not only presents an opportunity, but encourages a culture of continuous improvement, naturally elevating the standard of care quality, as Paul Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Radar Healthcare, explains
Extending your care home: restrictive covenants
Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett LLP, discusses where providers and developers stand when building or extending care homes on land affected by restrictive covenants
Care Show London 2024: Editor’s review
Care Show London enjoyed a successful debut at ExCel London in April. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex picks some highlights from this busy and vibrant event
Transforming care homes: a strategic approach
Tina Stebbings, business manager at Fulcrum Care Consulting, delves into the nuanced aspects of leadership development within the care home sector, and discusses the importance of fostering skills and confidence in leaders rather than resorting to immediate replacement
How can furniture assist with infection control?
There are a number of ways in which the spread of infection can be controlled. Jason Brown, director of design & development at Knightsbridge Furniture, explains why choosing the right furniture in a care home is an important, yet often overlooked place to begin
Capital allowances in the care business
Andy White of Orchard Capital Allowances explains the benefits of capital allowances when incurring property expenditure in a care business
Using murals in care homes: how to get it right
Although murals in care homes can have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing, using unsuitable images can have a negative effect, particularly on people living with dementia, as Sally Knocker, consultant trainer with Meaningful Care Matters, explains
Delegating healthcare to care staff: how does it work?
Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care, along with Deborah Sturdy, chief nurse for adult social care, and Melanie Weatherley, director of Walnut Care, discuss what the delegation of healthcare activities means, how it works, and who it can help
How Bowgreave Rise keeps residents HAPPI
Rebecca Stuart-Jack, marketing assistant at architects PRP, discusses the design ethos and construction process behind a new £6m care home project in Lancashire
Luxury care in Bath: Hallmark takes the plunge
The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited Hallmark Luxury Care Homes’ Midford Manor in historic Bath, Somerset, to learn about the importance the award-winning provider places on forging strong, lasting links with the local community, and to take an in-depth tour of this stunning new home
COVER STORY: The Love Laundry Awards: a new cycle begins
This year will see the launch of WASHCO’s fourth Love Laundry Awards. WASHCO, a national supplier of commercial laundry equipment and service, created the awards in 2021 to celebrate the work that care home laundry teams had carried out during the pandemic. Emily Stoten, who created the awards, looks back at what they have learnt about the amazing laundry teams WASHCO works with.
Legionella control: the caring approach
Legionella monitoring is a critical aspect of safety and maintenance, with many residents falling into the classification of those most vulnerable to these potentially lethal bacteria. However, it is equally essential not to disrupt the lives of vulnerable residents. David Randlesome, Swiftclean’s national sales manager, Legionella services, explains what you need to do to comply with your legal duties
Openings and closures: examining the current trends
Mike Short, founder of CSI Market Intelligence, discusses current trends in care home openings and closures, and their likely impact on the sector over the next decade
A vision of exceptional care: the Boutique approach
This year marks a significant milestone for Boutique Care Homes – it has been five years since the small, family-run care provider opened its first home, The Burlington, in Shepperton, Surrey. Founder and managing director Ameet Kotecha looks back at Boutique’s journey so far
Employment law matters in the care industry
Natasha Smith, a senior associate at CooperBurnett LLP, provides an update on changes in employment law
Rise of the robots
As the population ages and staff shortages continue to bite, will robots be the future for the care home sector? Liam Mynes, healthcare segment manager at Tork manufacturer Essity, looks at various developments in this area and considers how robots – and technology in general – can make a positive contribution to the care home environment
COVER STORY: Standing tall for 40 years: a unique family agency business
With over forty years’ experience in care sector real estate, Lamont Johnson managing director & founding principal Grayson Taylor explains why, while other agents may come and go, Lamont Johnson is here to stay.
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LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company), manufacturer of the iconic black London cab, introduces the TX Access, which has been enhanced with the patient transfer sector in mind.
Taking advantage of TX’s class-leading interior space, TX Access boasts unparalleled accessibility for patient transfer and bespoke shuttle services. It sets a new...
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