FEATURE ARTICLES

Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, discusses the importance of both safety and meal presentation for those who require texture modified meals.

Care home laundries come in all shapes and sizes, but all share the same goal of establishing a cost-effective, seamless, and hygienic operation. Mick Christian, training & development manager at Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, explores how challenges facing staff have changed in a post-pandemic environment and shares his top tips for preparing laundries for a digital future

While digital solutions alone will not solve the challenges facing the care sector, there has never been a better time for providers to future-proof themselves by investing in technology, as Fran Kirke, OneAdvanced’s VP of care, explains

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

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.

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

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

Iain Corrigan, commercial director at CoolCare, explores the key initial touchpoints – both online and physical – that can enhance the appeal of care homes

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

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

Natasha Smith, a senior associate at CooperBurnett LLP, provides an update on changes in employment law in light of the Employment Rights Bill

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Craig Banham, head of technical at WASHCO, explains the key role Planned Preventative Maintenance can play in the smooth running of your laundry.

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.