RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

FEM’s (Foodservice Equipment Marketing) range of Vollrath utensils are backed by a lifetime limited warranty. The utensils – including tongs, ladles, spoons, and turners, many of which are colour-coded to provide an easy way to control food contact and cross-contamination – are engineered and tested to deliver maximum performance and exceptional durability, even in the busiest kitchens.

Leading care homes meal provider apetito has unveiled a selection of brand-new nutritious meals for residents to enjoy, building on its already extensive range.

TSC Printronix Auto ID has launched healthcare variants of its TH DH Series of desktop printers and the Alpha-30LHC mobile printer, all encased in easy-to-clean, antimicrobial plastic. The devices will print barcode labels for tasks like specimen and pharmacy labelling as well as patient identification/tracking to improve operational efficiency.

UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has invested in a new metal coatings business, including a unique anti-viral door hardware range. A university spin-out, Armadillo was established to improve people’s health and safety across environments ranging from healthcare facilities to homes.

Methven has launched a new range of shower and tapware solutions designed for optimum ease of use, safety, and efficiency in care environments. The Avoca range reflects a growing appetite for clean, sophisticated and modern stylings.

Lifts market leader Stannah has unveiled a new access lift range that offers vastly extended options, and which have been specifically developed for residential and commercial projects.

Person Centred Software, the market leader in integrated care home solutions, has announced a partnership with CommonAge – The Commonwealth Association for the Ageing – a charity dedicated to ensuring that older people are fully recognised and supported to live well in an all-age-friendly Commonwealth.

When a 72 room care home in Surrey needed to reduce its operational carbon emissions by 20 per cent while maintaining a generous hot water supply during peak periods, the Rinnai design team provided the customer with three options based on the carbon production, energy usage, and operational costs. The new options were also compared to the existing traditional storage system.

Specialist care provider We Care Group is reinforcing its reputation for providing high quality, person-centred care with the adoption of digital pain assessment technology PainChek across its care home estate in the North and Northwest of England.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is launching a new version of Fire Manager, its dedicated web-based SaaS (Software as a Service) fire app that offers service providers and fire safety managers the capability to have all fire safety sites in one view.

Person Centred Software has acquired ResHub, in a move designed to further expand the Connected Care Platform, offering care providers will a better-connected solution to prioritise wellness, engagement, and boost occupancy and independence.

Leading foodservice wholesaler Creed Foodservice has produced a new guide for care caterers which gives advice and guidance for optimising mealtimes for residents, with a view to creating calmer, more comfortable experiences that mimic dining at home.

When it comes to dementia care, definitive guidance for carers or families is thin on the ground. For every question, there appear to be a variety of conflicting answers depending on who you ask.

The start of 2024 will see Rinnai introduce further decarbonising options across all appliances and energy formats, with R290 High Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps added to the hot water specialist’s product options.

Fulcrum Care Consulting has designed Ken.care, an app that serves as a practical support system for managers and staff in the care sector. The technology seeks to help care professionals navigate the complexities of CQC regulations so that they are well-informed about best practice in the care environment.

Leading person centred software provider CareDocs has teamed up with Bristol Waste in an effort to help abolish digital poverty and reduce technology waste, by taking part in a Digital Inclusion Scheme backed by the Bristol City Council as part of the One City approach.

Care home finder Lottie is celebrating after being placed second on Startups 100’s index of disruptive new startups. Lottie has been climbing the Startups 100 ladder, ranking eighth last year. This year it has been ranked just behind innovative AI startup, Unitary, which focuses on moderation of harmful online content.

A new guide from Tarkett is tackling the misconception that inclusive design for people living with dementia and other specific needs curbs creativity and leads to uninspiring solutions. By interrogating the different ways in which we experience and interpret our surroundings, the guide encourages designers to explore new ideas and solutions.

Premier Foods has launched McDougalls Vegan Jelly, which has been officially certified by the Vegan Society. With research showing that the number of vegans in UK residential and nursing care homes has doubled in the last 10 years, this addition to the McDougalls range offers an inclusive dessert product to help care home caterers provide inclusive menus.

Hot water specialist Rinnai has announced 24/7 next day delivery on all hot water heating unit models, including its 48-58kW continuous flow N Series commercial hot water heating products and systems units, which boast potential reductions of 20 per cent OpEx cost, 30 per cent initial cost, 15 per cent carbon use, 75 per cent of space used, and an 85 per cent reduction in weight.