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RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Discrete Heat reiterates thermal skirting advantages

Discrete Heat, the UK manufacturer of the ThermaSkirt heating system, has reiterated the advantages of hygienic heating products amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Planning the perfect space

A key ask of Interior Designers from clients is how can a room be laid out to its best potential. This applies to all project types, whether that’s residential, commercial or healthcare.

Orders surge for Mechline hygiene system

UK manufacturer Mechline Developments has reported a surge in orders for its HyGenikx wall-mounted air and surface steriliser amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Bespoke by Evans launches specialist care bedding

Manchester textiles company Bespoke by Evans has launched a new range of specialist bed linen for care homes and the wider healthcare sector.

Florence launches National Care Force

London health technology outfit Florence has set up a free online platform to help social care providers fill staff gaps with health workers and volunteers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Virus protection integrated into reclining bath

Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms, a specialist UK bath manufacturer, has introduced BioCote antimicrobial protection into its popular Sentes reclining bath. Infection control is a key element within project implementation, so vulnerable bathers and caregivers benefit from added protection against harmful Superbugs. Gainsborough has the ability to integrate BioCote into its power-assisted baths, which now includes the Sentes reclining bath.

Latest ComfortFloor System

Sika ComfortFloor® Marble FX facilitates the creation of an array of structures and patterns to elevate commercial flooring to unprecedented aesthetic realms.

New Pulpmatic Eco+ Protects Patients, Budgets And The Planet

Hospitals and care homes can safeguard patients, cut costs and save the planet – with an advanced new medical pulp macerator from infection control specialist DDC Dolphin.

Care Roadshows celebrates 10 years

Shows across the UK will feature exhibitors from top care brands with innovative products and services to help support and develop your care business. Visitors will also be able to take part in creative workshops and informative seminars from experts in the sector.

Person Centred Software and CoolCare kickstart partnership

A new tech partnership designed to save stretched care managers precious time and free up resources for care has been announced between Person Centre Software and CoolCare.

Improve your care environment

New, revolutionary lighting - ‘Circadian Plus’ by amBX will transform your care home, providing elite benefits. Research has proven that circadian lighting, which supports human’s natural 24-hour rhythm is beneficial for improved sleep patterns, mood and general wellbeing.

National report calls for public sector leaders to maximise digital outcomes.

This new report from the Good Governance Institute (GGI) and Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare calls for immediate action to embrace digital solutions, building on a programme of research and engagement with senior leaders from the health, care, and housing sectors.

The safest and most hygienic grab rail range available

Intastop Ltd has launched into the UK a range of grab rails specifically designed for the care home sector. The Tubocolor range by Ponte Giulio; a world-renowned manufacturer of grab rails, has developed the technology that provides a plethora of benefits including; warm-to-the-touch, antimicrobial protection and anti-slip credentials, bringing a new dimension of safety and infection control to more elements of interior specification, in both new build projects and refurbishments.

It's 2020 and time to improve your care quality. Ditch your paper care recording!

Sam and Yulee from Log my Care to talk about the brand-new module “Groups”.

Colour & people in Care

Wherever you’re from, whatever dialect you speak, or even if you don’t speak, colour can communicate to people around the world emotion, feelings and attitudes towards something. Take a warning sign as an example, if this was painted in a light aqua green for example, would you take the warning as seriously?

New 100% natural cleansing wipes

Infection control specialist DDC Dolphin has scored a UK first by launching 100% natural hygiene wipes that can be flushed, macerated or composted – without harming the planet.

Hit at top care home

C-TEC’s powerful new Quantec Surveyor2 Cloud-based data management software has been installed at Croft House Care Home in Yorkshire.

With its capacity to generate reports on busiest shifts, call response times, most frequently visited rooms and more, the owners and managers of the facility, Victoria and Giles Bateman say that Surveyor2 has revolutionised operations at their family-run residential care home, recently rated outstanding in care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Time saving digital transformation

Making the switch from recording care using heaps of paper to the variety of new digitals out here has been one of the innovations of the last decade. Many providers have made the journey and are now recording care using handheld devices saving them time and effort.

Quick Room Turnaround

Consider this. A room becomes vacant in your Care Home, but it needs a complete refurbishment before you can accept the next resident. You reach out to retailers to find out it will take weeks for suitable furniture and furnishings to arrive. The room lies empty and your lost income ends up running into the thousands.

Dementia & design

Designing for Care is challenging and rewarding. It takes great levels of creativity to design schemes to promote independence, enhance moods and keep within tight budgets all under high regulation. However, once the work is completed, the noticeable improvements to environments and the lives of all those associated with it is realised and the rewards are priceless.

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Tuesday 30th April 2024

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14th May 2024

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16th May 2024

Care Home Awards

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17th May 2024

Upcoming Events

Care Roadshows - Glasgow

Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow
16th April 2024

Care Show London

ExCel, London
24 April 2024 - 25 April 2024

Future of Care Leaders Conference

The King’s Fund, London
Tuesday 30th April 2024

Care Roadshows - Liverpool

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
14th May 2024

Care Roadshows - Birmingham

Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham
16th May 2024

Care Home Awards

Royal Garden Hotel, London, W8 4PT
17th May 2024

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