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STAMPING OUT HEALTHCARE NOISE


WITH SILENTFLOR Polyflor has announced the launch of Silentflor PUR, a collection of heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring with acoustic properties, available in a variety of high design wood, concrete and abstract effects.


Silentflor is a robust collection that achieves 19dB impact sound reduction and has been created for a wide range of commercial interiors, including the healthcare sector.


Made in the UK, this flooring range includes 36 designs in a 3.7mm gauge and 0.65mm wear layer sheet format.


Skilfully portraying the natural beauty of timber planks, the 16 Silentflor wood effect designs replicate a variety of stunning wood species and grains including oak and ash patterns, chevron design floors and limed wood effects. The collection’s 8 contemporary concrete and 12


NEW SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY TO BE LAUNCHED AT THIS


YEAR’S NAIDEX The latest in assistive technology is set to be unveiled at this year’s Nadiex show (28th-30th March), with a new piece of kit called GrandCare taking centre stage.


Showcasing on stand A60, GrandCare will highlight to end-users, care providers and local authorities, how a new approach has resulted


abstract designs have been specifically developed to achieve a modern on- trend look. The variety of shades available include subtle neutral tones and stronger accent colours to create an appealing floor covering that is both fun and functional.


The Silentflor range can assist in improving the acoustic properties within busy hospitals, care homes and other healthcare environments where excessive noise can be detrimental to patients, residents, staff and visitors. The product’s acoustic layer provides warmth and cushioning underfoot as well as reducing the effects of impact


in technology that proactively promotes independence and improves outcomes, while providing a platform for social integration.


Designed to help individuals who struggle to complete everyday tasks, GrandCare offers a solution to carers and family members who can’t always be there, as well as being a tool to drive cost efficiencies.


GrandCare prompts individuals on taking medication, fluids, eating and other day-to-day tasks. Working with a range of different sensors, the system can detect movement, the medicine cabinet and fridge not being opened, as well as pressure sensors to detect if their relative is out of bed. If an unusual activity is flagged up, such as the front door opening after 10 pm, GrandCare will alert designated family members so that they can take necessary action including using the secure Skype-call system to video call in and find out what is happening. Individuals can also use the call system to video phone pre-defined family and


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sound travelling through a building, such as the slamming of doors and footsteps from upper levels.


Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Manager commented: “With Silentflor we are proud to be able to offer our customers a fresh, new acoustic flooring product which delivers on aesthetics, performance and practicality. This is an ideal choice for those looking to improve the acoustic performance of a healthcare facility and want to make an interior design statement.”


The Silentflor collection is enhanced with Polyflor PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured to provide superior cleaning benefits.


Silentflor has achieved a BRE A+ rating in major use areas and Indoor Air Comfort Gold, assuring that VOC emissions are below any globally determined levels, and is 100% recyclable via the Recofloor recycling scheme.


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friends to easily communicate with the outside world.


It also connects to a range of health technology to monitor key health indicators including weight, blood pressure and heart rate, all of which can be accessed remotely by GP’s and health professionals, as well designated family members.


Matthew Warnes, CEO of GrandCare, comments: “Our GrandCare System has been designed to bring family members and care professionals peace of mind when caring for relatives. Already used widely in the USA, where they have seen substantial cost savings, GrandCare’s scheduling system has proved to be effective in helping individuals to both remember and carry out tasks.


“Each of our systems is installed by a fully-trained member of the team, who works with families and care staff to customise alerts depending on their relative and care plans.”


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