FEATURE ARTICLES
COVER STORY: How new social care technology will transform care management
Ric Thompson, managing director of Advanced Health and Care, explains how new technology is set to revolutionise the delivery of residential care
Staying on the front foot for CQC inspections
Rachel Adamson, founder and head of fraud and regulatory at Adkirk Law, looks at how care homes can ensure they are prepared for a CQC inspection this year
Passivhaus: the new frontier in sustainable care homes
Cathal Montague, Farrans Construction’s regional director for buildings in England, explains what makes Passivhaus the next generation of care home sustainability and why we are likely to hear a lot more about it in 2023
Unlocking the power of data to enhance the level of care
Andrew Coles, CEO at Person Centred Software, explains why the sharing of data across health and social care sectors is key to unlocking the benefits of this powerful resource
Broxbourne Nursing Home: innovative and sustainable design
Cheten Chauhan, director of RDT Architects, discusses the design process behind Broxbourne Nursing Home – a new, purpose-built, luxury home located in the Lea Valley
Retirement real estate: a sector worth reinventing
Kevin Beirne, head of retirement living at Octopus Real Estate, reflects on why the development of retirement communities represents a growing opportunity for investors
The key to person-centred clinical excellence
Petrina Turner-Benny, UK executive director and deputy CEO of Leecare Solutions, explains how clinical governance creates an opportunity for care staff and managers alike to constantly measure the pulse of the clinical health of their business, enabling them to plan more effectively and to intervene faster and earlier to improve resident safety
COVER STORY: Keeping control of mealtime costs
Richard Woodward, general manager of apetito’s care home division, looks at the options facing homes when it comes to making the right choice for their residents’ mealtimes
Products kill microbes, but people prevent infection
Damien Hancox, CEO of SpectrumX, explains how a holistic, systemic approach to infection prevention creates a safer, more hygienic environment for both care home residents and staff
Reducing falls in care homes with inclusive design
Fiona Walsh, co-founder and principal architect at DDS Architects, looks at how targeted, informed building design can reduce the incidence of falls in care homes
Right paint, right colour, right design
Lisa Pilley, senior colour designer at Dulux Trade, explains the best colour solutions and paints to choose when designing or refreshing dementia friendly care homes
Emerging from the storm: how to boost staff retention
James Sage, employment partner and head of health & social care at specialist law firm RWK Goodman LLP, offers practical guidance on retaining care staff
Could digital tech solve the care sector’s staffing crisis?
Tandeep Gill of PainChek explains how the right digital technology, tools, and solutions can help recruitment, retention, and engagement, and deliver operational stability
Why better design leads to better care
Jo Goddard, director of Just Imagine Contract Interiors, outlines the guiding principles that should underpin effective care home design
Easier care home communication with digital signage
Rob Lewis, business development manager for LiveSpace Digital Signage, explains how installing digital signage in care homes can benefit not just residents, but staff and visitors, too
Key considerations when specifying contract fabrics
Catherine Seville-Clare, group customer experience manager at contract fabric supplier Panaz, discusses the main areas care home professionals should consider when choosing fabrics for installation throughout all areas of a building
Top tips for care homes celebrating Veganuary
Vegetarian for Life is offering its top five tips for care homes looking to show off their catering prowess this Veganuary.
Stroke recovery in care homes: the role of nutrition
Maia Fergus-O’Grady, registered dietitian at apetito, highlights the urgent need for improved stroke rehabilitation in care home settings
What does it take to be a Pinders winner?
Having helped her clients win Pinders Healthcare Design Awards in 2016, 2020, and 2022, Kerry Southern-Reason, managing director of The Care Home Interiors Company, offers her insights, knowledge, and tips for securing the holy grail of care home design awards
Loveday Abbey Road – luxury that is far more than a façade
Loveday Abbey Road in St John’s Wood opened its doors in January. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex had a pre-opening tour with Loveday & Co managing director James Cook to talk about the new luxury home
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