CONTENTS
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COVER STORY
FLEXIBLE, VERSATILE, ACCESSIBLE
Red Kite tell us more about their minibus facilities and illustrate why their 35 years experience in the sector makes them a winning choice.
NEWS 6
NEWSFLASH Read the latest from the CQC,
who have leant their support to the General Practice Forward View, published by NHS England and find out more about the research from Cardiff University which suggests aspirin can help treat cancer.
FEATURES 10 12
THE CARE ACT – ONE YEAR ON Maggie Winchcombe, OBE,
Director at Years Ahead takes a look at The Care Act and explores how it was affected by the coincidental implementation of increasing austerity measures.
TAKE ACTION Epilepsy Action tell us more
about their online training course designed to promote seizure safety and support in a care environment.
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A SYSTEM UNDER STRAIN Healthcare Management
Solutions discusses the impact the National Living Wage has had on the care sector since its introduction.
WASHROOM
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SHOW YOU CARE Tork manufacturer SCA, looks
at washroom systems designed for hygiene, accessibility and comfort.
RAISING THE BAR Cannon Hygiene UK explains
how care home washrooms need to meet basic hygiene compliance and why they can affect reputations.
TECHNOLOGY IN CARE
DRIVING INNOVATION NHG explore how technology
can improve the running of a care home as well as enhance the quality of care delivered.
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A DIGITAL SOLUTION Health Call shed light on the
implementation of NHS Health Call at Southern Health and Social Care Trust amidst growing concern for undernourished care home residents.
MENTAL HEALTH
CHANGING PERSPECTIVES Is there still a stigma attached
to mental illness in this day and age? Apparently so - Community Life Choices tell us more.
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MAN’S BEST FRIEND National social care charity
Making Space explains why they believe care homes should be more accommodating to their residents’ pets.
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THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LAW Dr. Simona Vasilescu, from the
Water Treatment Innovation Platform at NCH Europe, looks at what businesses need to do to stay on top of water hygiene regulation.
USE WATER FOR HYGIENE Green World Innovations tell us
how using water to clean can improve hygiene standards in any care facility.
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