FEATURE ARTICLES

Gary Woods, director of operations for Eclipse Nursecall Systems, explains how location technology is helping care operators manage staff more effectively to deliver personalised care.

Victoria Biddle, senior environmental health consultant at Navitas Safety, examines the impact of Covid on food safety in care homes and explains why providers should adapt by using digital systems.

Karen Trigg of Allegion UK highlights the steps for decision-makers must take to keep occupants in sheltered, extra care or supported housing safe and secure.

Shainoor Khoja, chief executive and founder of Thrive-Community, a digital platform that aims to keep older adults in the UK connected and engaged with others, outlines the role technology can play in overcoming isolation and loneliness.

Mei-Ling Huang, partner of specialist law firm Royds Withy King, examines the implications for the social care sector of the government’s health reform White Paper published this month.

Stephen Wilson, chief executive of care workforce software provider Netli, explains how social care can be a key sector to support the economic recovery of the nation.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Mollie Whichello of Qube Learning explains how the recruitment and training solutions provider supported a care worker to succeed in her new profession and make a difference to people’s lives.

Chris Goggin, operations director of hot water heating unit outfit Rinnai UK, looks at future energy sources with an appraisal of the use of hydrogen and the requirement for sustainable, affordable, industrial and domestic energy consumption.

Vanessa Latham, partner and employment law expert at BLM, discusses the rules on vaccination and visitation for care providers.

With our understanding of the long-term health effects of Covid-19 still developing, Claire Lawlor, partner at BLM and specialist in occupational disease, explores its potential impact on care organisations from a claims perspective.

Jimmy Johns, associate director at specialist commercial broker Christie Finance, looks at the impact of Covid-19 on the availability of funding within the care sector.

Tom Lumsden, a partner at solicitors CooperBurnett LLP in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, looks at a recent Supreme Court decision that might affect care home providers who offer accommodation to particular groups

Avnish Goyal is chairman of Hallmark Care Homes and chief executive of care home builder Savista Developments and retirement village developer Santhem Residences.

Ahead of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch on 29-31 January, Leah Godfrey, a digital public relations executive with Distinctly, offers some top tips for birdwatching in a care setting.

The professional division of Miele has produced a full hygiene guide to help businesses navigate the increasingly challenging landscape around infection prevention and control.

Sophie Maloney, a solicitor in the Court of Protection and community care department at national law firm Stephensons, looks at how the latest national lockdown legislation impacts care home visits.

2020 was one of the most traumatic years for the social care sector in living memory.

Nellsar Care Group’s head of catering services Adrian Silaghi and nutrition and wellness manager Leni Wood discuss the family-run group’s catering plans over Christmas for its 13 homes across Kent, Surrey and Essex.

Amber Ainsworth, communications manager at online recruitment solution provider Florence, discusses what care homes should consider when using agency staff this winter.

Toyah Marshall, principal employment law adviser and solicitor at Ellis Whitam, explores the legal ins and outs of the Covid vaccine for care home staff.