RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
Blue sky thinking: the power of biophilic design
David A. Navarrete, director of research initiatives and content development at virtual skylight maker Sky Factory, explains how biophilic design increases care home residents’ connectivity to the natural environment
Supporting people with dementia in care homes during Covid-19
Rishi Jawaheer, director of the Jawa Group of care homes in South London, takes a look at some of the issues arising from Covid-19 that affect people with dementia, and what care home professionals can do to help.
What does ‘new normal’ look like for care homes?
Meaningful Care Matters managing director Peter Bewert explores how to combat loneliness in a world of self-isolation.
Minimising viral spread via the laundry process
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, MAG Laundry Equipment managing director Mark Dennis outlines the best practice for killing viruses through the laundering process, re-programming machines for heightened thermal control and general servicing recommendations to help see care homes through turbulent times
How to avoid getting into hot water
Rinnai UK operations director Chris Goggin explains hot water heating and its safe delivery in the care home environment.
Understanding the legal issues arising from Covid-19
Tom Lumsden, a partner at commercial property specialist law firm CooperBurnett LLP examines the legal issues for care homes arising from the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Keeping the spread of infection at bay
Rentokil Specialist Hygiene technical and innovations manager Jamie Woodhall discusses the steps care homes need to take to help protect residents from infection via cross contamination and reduce employee absenteeism during the UK's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ensuring on-premise laundries are spick and span
Christeyns Professional Hygiene national sales manager Mark Drinkall outlines best practice in a care home laundry.
Adapting spaces for short-term use as health and care facilities
With unprecedented demand on health and care services during the Covid-19 crisis, robust solutions for adapting spaces quickly for high intensity use have become vitally important. Altro EU technical services manager Roger Moore explores how to select floor and wall solutions that are up to the task.
How abolishing ASTs could affect care homes
Tom Lumsden, a partner at CooperBurnett, considers how the proposed abolition of the assured shorthold tenancy (AST) in England could affect care homes and care home residents in the future.
How noise control can help promote resident well being
Good acoustic performance is at the heart of creating an inclusive and comfortable space. Whatever the age of the building, there are a number of ways of controlling noise in a care home, says Joe Hurst, key account manager – social care at Altro
Key factors to consider for specifying door closers
David Hindle, head of door closer sales at Assa Abloy Opening Solutions UK, discusses the main considerations when specifying new door closers for a care home site, covering key issues such as certification, performance and flexibility
Controlling infection and supporting facilities
Chris Whieldon, sales director for Teal Patents Ltd, discusses how the use of portable sinks has helped the NHS to control infection outbreaks and support facilities maintenance, an approach that could also offer benefits in residential care homes
The potential benefits of greater energy efficiency
Greater energy efficiency is undoubtedly the key to running a care home that is more sustainable in terms of both financial viability and environmental impact, according to Mark Elton, certified Passivhaus architect at Cowan Architects
The pros and cons of combining heat and power
Bill Sinclair, technical director, Adveco, discusses the operational costs and the environmental impact of onsite energy co-generation and highlights the increasing performance gap between ‘dirty CHP’ and the latest generation of highly efficient micro-CHP
Encouraging discussion about accessible design
Disabling environments make life with dementia harder than it needs to be, but problem solving and designing with people with dementia can help eliminate most of those problems, says Dr Julie Christie, service manager (international) for HammondCare
How technology is impacting the future of care homes
Silas Campbell at Blueleaf discusses how technology is impacting on and enhancing the way care homes are run; from smart home integration relieving stress and demand for staff to robots helping to fight loneliness in residents
The role of technology in the future of assisted living
The advances being made in applicable care home technology are extremely exciting, but more than that, innovation must be used to help alleviate a crisis that is only set to worsen, says Kirk Taylor, head of development at Kajima Partnerships
Save money with effective cleaning and maintenance
The cost of replacing a carpet is typically twice that of regular maintenance and inhouse cleaning will result in an even greater saving, says Howard O’Brien, joint managing director and head of sales and service partner relations, Traffik UK
Tips to help you prepare for unpredictable weather
While the winter weather may be unpredictable, plans should be put in place to protect residents, staff and visitors from potential hazards. Peter Fane, founding director of Nurture Landscapes, provides some tips to help care homes stay safe and operational
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