FEATURE ARTICLES
Elm Lodge: luxury care in peaceful Hampshire
Forest Care recently opened its latest 60-bed luxury care home, Elm Lodge, in a quiet, village location in Hampshire. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited this beautifully designed new home to chat with Forest Care’s commercial manager Jon Huxford about this latest addition to Forest Care’s portfolio
COVER STORY: Seamless integration and collaboration: achieving optimal outcomes in care
Adam Daniels of Intercall believes that when procuring technology for care homes, it takes more than a great product or a professional team of installers. Rather, it is a three-way collaboration between the care home, the technology, and the specifier or installation team.
How acoustic monitoring is transforming care
Dr Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, founder and CEO of AI-powered acoustic monitoring solution Earzz Limited, explains why advanced acoustic monitoring is proving to be such a gamechanger for care
Antimicrobial tableware: the future of care home dining
In recent years, hygiene has become of paramount concern, especially in healthcare settings. Part of this hygienic revolution is antimicrobial tableware – a technology that can play a crucial role in reducing microbial contamination, as Paul Willocks of Addmaster explains
First impressions count: enhancing care home appeal
Iain Corrigan, commercial director at CoolCare, explores the key initial touchpoints – both online and physical – that can enhance the appeal of care homes
Healthcare Management Trust: a commitment to innovation
Despite the complex challenges facing the social care sector, not-for-profit provider the Healthcare Management Trust is determined to develop its services in a number of innovative ways, as CEO Dr Nichola Stefanou explains
Cleaning up on compliance: safe and efficient laundry
Specialist cleaning and compliance tasks can help to ensure that your home’s air and water supplies are as safe and healthy as possible. Gary Nicholls, MD of duct cleaning and Legionella risk expert Swiftclean, explains why air and water compliance is essential to laundry and cleaning routines, as well as to protect clients, visitors, and staff
Employment Rights Bill: the key points
Natasha Smith, a senior associate at CooperBurnett LLP, provides an update on changes in employment law in light of the Employment Rights Bill
Care sector finance: a rapidly changing landscape
Jimmy Johns, director of corporate debt advisory – healthcare at Christie Finance, takes a look at the financial markets that support the care sector, and considers the current funding landscape
Care market review: insights for care home operators
Darren Edwards, healthcare agent at Montane Care, explores the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping social care, and offers insights for operators looking to adapt, thrive, and grow in a competitive and evolving sector
COVER STORY: Navigating the rising costs of running a care home
Terry Ashmore, sales & marketing manager at family-owned care home furniture manufacturer Edison & Day, explains why investing in stylish, functional, and sustainable design ought to play a key part in unlocking the potential of your home
Remote health monitoring with the latest technology
Steven John Cumper, managing director of online medical supplier Medshop, explains the benefits remote health monitoring can have for care home staff and residents alike
Food and more: the importance of an all-round mealtime experience
Food procurement specialist allmanhall’s Tess Warnes, registered dietitian, and Jo Hall, director, explore the importance of nutrition and hydration in older people, and consider the issue of catering for a dignified and person-centric dining experience
Meeting sustainable hot water demands
Greg Brushett, sales director at Adveco, looks at how care homes can best take advantage of a burgeoning renewable heating market, and asks whether hybrid systems combining new technologies and existing systems might be the best option
How to keep fire safety in check in a busy care home
In a busy care home, the employee responsible for fire safety often has many competing demands. Rob Adams, technical manager at fire door hardware manufacturer ARRONE, a HOPPE (UK) Group brand, gives seven key measures to prioritise
How often does my laundry equipment need servicing?
Craig Banham, head of technical at WASHCO, explains the key role Planned Preventative Maintenance can play in the smooth running of your laundry.
Keeping warm: optimising building performance
Heating is a critical – and expensive – element of running a care home, which is why maintaining an efficient system is so important, as Jeremy Carter of Carter Energy Consulting explains.
COVER STORY: Thinking creatively to improve health and wellbeing
Head of brand and marketing Cheryl Jones explains how CareHomeLife is supporting care sector workers to be their very best selves.
What you need to know about dementia therapies now
Amrit Dhaliwal, chief executive of home care provider Walfinch, discusses what carers need to know in order to answer questions about dementia therapies and the promising drug treatments on the horizon
Why are gardens so important for us all?
Annie Pollock, consultant on access and garden design for older people and those with disabilities, explains why, post-pandemic, green outdoor spaces are more important than ever for our mental health and wellbeing
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