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CONTENTS


Contents 16


COVER STORY


BLUEROCK HEALTHCARE ADAPTS TO CARE CERTIFICATE


With April 2015 fast approaching, the health and social care sector is preparing for a year of sweeping changes to accommodate the upcoming launch of the Care Certificate.


REGULARS 06


NEWS... Catch up on the latest


industry news, including how Alzheimer’s Society is funding a new wave of research.


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TEN QUESTIONS WITH... THOMAS OWENS


Thomas Owens, Managing Director of Essential Healthcare Solutions, explains why care homes shouldn’t cut costs on equipment.


FEATURES


WHEN THE HIPS ARE DOWN Tomorrow’s Care gets an


exclusive look at how Hip Impact Protection’s foray into the tech world could bolster fall prevention efforts.


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TRAINING DAY We find out how Age UK’s new


training programme could help your staff provide sterling care to people with dementia.


SHOW PREVIEW


THE CARE SHOW 2015 Get a sneak peek of what will


be on at this year’s Care Show in Bournemouth.


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HOME GROUND Consultus Care explains how


live-in nursing can save patients from the trauma of leaving their family for a care home.


WELCOME TWEAKS Discover the simple adjustments


that can make homes in old buildings more accessible for everyone.


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GARDEN & GROUNDS 32


SHAPING LANDSCAPES Landscape architect, Dan


Willis, tells us how care homes can craft their outside space to invigorate residents.


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DIGGING DEEP Amore Care explains how it


has designed its gardens to offer dementia sufferers an outdoor sanctuary.


HEALTH & SAFETY


BUILDING A SAFE HAVEN Vivark’s Tony Cahill talks


about the future of care technology and how it will help keep older people safe.


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FUEL FOR LIFE Jill Conroy from the Fremantle


Trust outlines the practical ways care staff can help keep residents well-nourished.


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