RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
Does change management belong in care?
Sam Hussain, founder and CEO of Log my Care, asks if change management belongs in the digitalisation of social care
Sustainability: making surfaces the starting point
Rohit Sharma, resilient sales manager at Bona, shares his insights into going green from the ground up
Specialist nutrition meals: the journey from brief to plate
Kelly Fortune, product development project manager at apetito, explains the process behind developing specialist nutrition meals that are visually appealing, full of flavour, and make a real difference to residents
Efficient laundry management in the post-pandemic world
Nicky Whittaker, national account manager at Miele Professional, discusses the challenges of the modern commercial laundry room within the care home and how choosing the right practices can maximise both hygiene and efficiency
Take care with the Building Safety Act
Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett LLP, looks at the implications of the Building Safety Act 2022
Harnessing the power of technology for enhanced care
Anita Astle MBE, owner and managing director of Wren Hall Nursing Home, sets out, from the perspective of a care home owner, the many advantages that adoption of digital technology can bring to both residents and staff
Angmering Grange: looking to the future in historical West Sussex
Hallmark’s new West Sussex care home Angmering Grange opened its doors this summer. Having attended the grand opening, The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex returned in July to take an in-depth look at Hallmark’s innovative approach to care and its desire to build strong, future-facing links with the local community
Care Show Birmingham: the social care event of 2023
The social care event of the year – Care Show Birmingham – returns to the NEC on 11-12 October. Caitlin Menzies of show organisers CloserStill Media tells us what attendees can expect
COVER STORY: Empowering movement in healthcare: keeping residents mobile
Kendel Jemmeson, marketing manager at Arjo UK and Ireland, explains how a focus on empowering movement can help promote the wellbeing of residents and caregivers alike
Intergenerational mixing: benefits for all ages
Joy Henshaw, regional director at Wellbeing Care, discusses the multitude of benefits that intergenerational mixing within care settings can bring to older and younger people alike
Manual patient repositioning: repositioned
Sponsored Feature. Patient repositioning is a crucial aspect of healthcare, as it helps prevent complications and ensures patient wellbeing. While manual repositioning has been the go-to method for care staff, tech advancements have seen automated lateral patient turning systems emerging as potential alternatives, as Craig Jones, UK Product Manager at Frontier Medical Group, explains.
Dementia: making a difference through reconnection
Keen to make a difference in the quality of dementia care across the UK, Hannah Miller, dementia lead at Orchard Care Homes, discusses the importance of ‘meaningful occupation’ and why it is especially important to support people through reconnection
Indoor air quality and the care home environment
Catherine Helliker, marketing manager for danfloor UK, looks at the importance of air quality in effective infection control, and explains how antimicrobial carpets can play a key role
Tackling food waste legislation in care homes
Fergus Healy, head of strategic development and net zero at national food waste recycling business Keenan Recycling, discusses upcoming legislation and the benefits of recycling food waste
Embracing technology to improve productivity and save time
Gemma Wakley, head of account management at Almas Industries, tells us how technology can increase efficiency and productivity by delivering streamlined processes in care
Digital fire safety: no more false alarms
Robert Yates, head of fire products for Siemens in the UK, discusses the fire safety challenges facing care homes and the key benefits that modern, digital systems offer
Whistleblowing: speaking up safely
Sponsored Feature. A trustworthy, confidential whistleblowing process is essential evidence that a care business is committed to protecting workers. Here, HIVE360 CEO David McCormack looks at the options for using mobile technology to help workers break the silence with confidence.
Creating a healthy workplace: using technology to cut stress
Fiona Hale, managing director of CoolCare, explains how the smart implementation of technology in care settings can be key in reducing staff workload and stress
Green care: essential to future-proofing the sector
Johann van Zyl, group CEO of specialist care provider Cornerstone Healthcare, looks at why sustainable developments are key to a secure future for the care sector
COVER STORY: Every elder care provider: one easily accessible database
With a profound understanding of the challenges faced by families looking for care, Autumna founder Debbie Harris has made it her mission to revolutionise the industry. In 2019 she founded Autumna – a data-rich platform that guides and informs the care seeker
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Kent & Medway Registered Manager Conference for Kent Care Providers
Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF
10th October 2023
Care Show Birmingham 2023
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
11th October - 12th October 2023
Care Roadshow South
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
17th October 2023
Dementia Summit
The King’s Fund, No.11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Kent and Medway Care Sector Digital Event
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, ME17 1RE
8th November 2023
Care Roadshow Wales
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
14th November 2023
