FEATURE ARTICLES

The Residential & Home Care Show is making its annual return as the UK’s leading event for delivering outstanding care at ExCeL London on 26/27 April. Caitlin Menzies and Sabrina Ortolani of show organiser CloserStill Media explain the many benefits of attending this year’s show

Boutique Care Homes has a community-centric vision for its growing portfolio of new homes. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited the newly opened Chartwell House in Broadstairs, Kent, to find out more

Ric Thompson, managing director of Advanced Health and Care, explains how new technology is set to revolutionise the delivery of residential care

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

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

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

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

Kevin Beirne, head of retirement living at Octopus Real Estate, reflects on why the development of retirement communities represents a growing opportunity for investors

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

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

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

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

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

James Sage, employment partner and head of health & social care at specialist law firm RWK Goodman LLP, offers practical guidance on retaining care staff

Tandeep Gill of PainChek explains how the right digital technology, tools, and solutions can help recruitment, retention, and engagement, and deliver operational stability

Jo Goddard, director of Just Imagine Contract Interiors, outlines the guiding principles that should underpin effective care home design

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

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

Vegetarian for Life is offering its top five tips for care homes looking to show off their catering prowess this Veganuary.

Maia Fergus-O’Grady, registered dietitian at apetito, highlights the urgent need for improved stroke rehabilitation in care home settings