FEATURE ARTICLES

There is wide choice of options to consider when addressing pest birds. Here, Paul Bates, managing director of Cleankill Pest Control, discusses the latest legislation care home managers need to be aware of, and the different methods that can be used depending on the type of premises and the species of pest bird causing the problem

With energy bills continuing to rise, Harry Davis, co-founder of Eden Energy Partners, explains why care homes must embrace new approaches that both cut waste and strengthen resilience

Later living development must meet the challenge of an ageing population, as Jonathan Rainey, deputy CEO, and Bridget Westcott, associate town planner at Pegasus Group, explain

Andy Greaves, sales director at TVC Technology Solutions Ltd, outlines the many benefits offered to care home residents and staff alike by modern audio-visual technology

The care sector’s premier event returned to NEC Birmingham at the beginning of October. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex picks some highlights

Oliver Smith, operations manager of Frequency Precision, explains how a forward-thinking approach to developing medical alert systems has earned Frequency Precision a valued reputation as a trusted provider of innovative and user-friendly solutions

Chris Dean, founder and chief procurement officer of Procurement For Care, explains why, when care homes look to reduce costs, cutting corners on items such as cleaning products and laundry supplies could be a false economy

Sustainability is increasingly rising up the agenda for care providers amid concerns over climate change, high energy costs, and the changing legislative landscape. With heat typically the largest user of energy in care homes, Andy Green, head of technical solutions at Baxi, looks at the achievable opportunities for improved efficiency and carbon reduction

Mia Fisher, marketing communications executive at commercial waste management broker Waste Managed, explains what care homes need to do in order to comply with new recycling legislation, and how smart waste systems can save time, money, and stress

Professor Graham Stokes, HC-One’s director of dementia & specialist service innovation, outlines the provider’s model for dementia care, and explains why the care sector must rethink what ‘dementia friendly’ design really means

Designing accessible spaces in care homes is not just about wheelchair access – it means ensuring equal access for all. Carole Armstrong, senior marketing manager at DELABIE, considers the implications of designing for inclusivity in terms of spatial planning, aligning high-concept style with functionality while guaranteeing budgetary and regulatory compliance

Circadian lighting is not just about improving visibility – it is about supporting wellbeing. Jo Cheshire, director of marketing and communications at WCS Care, explores the difference circadian lighting is making for people living with dementia, and how WCS Care is making it a practical reality for homes across the UK

Ann Taylor, chair of the Kent Integrated Care Alliance (KiCA), explains why, instead of waiting passively for winter pressures to overwhelm the system, care providers must embrace innovation, seek partnership opportunities, and position social care as part of the solution

Consultant behaviour analysts Dr Emma Williams and Dr Ashley Dysarz discuss how a groundbreaking new combination of behavioural science and smart technology could transform dementia care by predicting and preventing distressed behaviours

Loveday & Co held a garden party in July to celebrate the opening of their latest luxury property in Esher, Surrey. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex attended the event and spoke with chairman and founder Laurence Geller CBE about Loveday Esher and the provider’s future plans

Traditional management methods, often reliant on outdated tools, are being replaced by sophisticated systems that offer real-time insights and enable continuous improvement. This shift represents a significant cultural transformation, where data analytics is integrated into the core of decision-making processes, as Fiona Hale, managing director of CoolCare, explains

Zoe Curran, senior planner at Boyer (part of the LRG Group) explains why we must not leave the older generation behind in the race to fix the housing crisis

Rachel Sipaul, senior dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, explains why eating with others is so important for care home residents’ physical and mental wellbeing

Transforming care homes into luxury living spaces means more than simply picking expensive fixtures and fittings. As Rebecca Hartley of Rebecca Hartley Interiors explains, the right design choices should elevate the everyday lives of residents

Darren Tubb, senior consultant for fire safety specialist Inspectas, explains where care home managers and proprietors ought to focus their fire safety strategy in order to stay within the law while delivering best practice for the safety of staff and residents