FEATURE ARTICLES

Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, looks at some key considerations for care homes when catering for residents living with a food hypersensitivity

The impact of noise – especially on those living with dementia – should not be underestimated.Here, Pritesh Nathwani, director at Symphony Sound, explains how good design and modern technology can help overcome the acoustic challenges that may arise in care homes

Bruce Donald, UK and Ireland manager for digital locking experts SimonsVoss, discusses the shift towards digital access and security solutions within the elderly care sector

While climate change has been identified as the century’s most pressing health threat, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to redefine the social care environment. For care providers, this means rethinking all operations from the ground up, as Anthony Mann, business development manager at Acticare, explains

Care Show London returned to Excel London on 30 April – 1 May, boasting a celebrity lineup and plenty of exhibitors extolling the virtues of AI. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex picks his highlights from the event

Even compared to its existing Central London residences, Loveday has once again raised the bar for luxury care with its latest project: Loveday Belgravia. The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex attended the official opening of this prestigious new property, and chatted with group property director Paul Blenkinsop about where Loveday & Co might go next

Rhian Bulmer, chief partnerships officer at Radar Healthcare, discusses why Radar Healthcare is not just about the software – it is about forming connections and building relationships.

SPONSORED STORY: Across the care sector, leaders are rethinking service models, building future-ready environments and embedding innovation into daily practice. At the heart of this shift is the Care Innovation Summit, a one-day conference offering more than just conversation.

André Minnaar, partner and head of the immigration team at Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell, offers an overview of UK immigration law relevant to recruiting workers from overseas

With care homes constantly looking for ways to save money, laundry strategy can often be an easy win where cost saving is concerned, as Harvey Richards, marketing coordinator at Alliance Online, explains

Ravi Sodha, director at care provider ACI Care, discusses the provider’s significant sustainability successes to date, and offers tips for other providers seeking to follow ACI’s example

Joanne Jeyes of Joanne Jeyes Interiors discusses how and why she considers design to be paramount to a care home’s success, and how thoughtful design can enhance comfort, dignity, and wellbeing

Kerry Southern-Reason, CEO of The Care Home Interiors Group, explains how continuing to push the boundaries of dementia design has enhanced the experience of people living with dementia – most recently at Barley Manor Porthaven’s latest care home

Greg Rankin, CEO of Legionella testing experts Hydrosense, explains how care home providers can go beyond compliance and raise the bar in Legionella control to reduce the risk for residents, staff, and visitors

Christopher Beastall, development director at Mariposa Care Group, explores how care homes are adapting to modern design trends – focusing on key principles, innovative examples, and future trends in the sector

Harvey Neve, director of digital data and technology at HC-One, explains how care homes can best implement digital technology in order to deliver an optimum experience for both colleagues and residents

Sudha Regmi, director of data and AI at Nourish, explains how AI can be used sensitively and responsibly in residential care settings to enhance – not replace – the human touch

To support exceptional care for its residents, The Order of St John Care Trust partnered with Miele Professional to upgrade its laundry services. The result: improved hygiene, greater efficiency, and more time for staff to focus on what matters most: residents’ wellbeing.

Jayne Connery of Care Campaign for the Vulnerable discusses the organisation’s recent high-profile successes in its efforts to create, through the use of safety-monitoring technology, a safer, more transparent care sector

Sapphire Crosby, Janet McMahon, Joy Allen, Jackie Hoo, Kathryn Hinsliff-Smith, and Katie Laird present the findings of a new study by De Montfort University and the Infection Prevention Society’s Care Home Special Interest Group, where over 1,000 care home staff provided critical insights into current practices and areas for improvement around laundry processing within care home settings