Contents homecare ENVIRONMENT Features 14 Addressing the needs of an ageing population


If we are to support an increasing number of older people, we also need to look beyond our shores and examine care practices and evidence gained from the implementation of innovative approaches throughout the world, says Andrew Larpent


18 Prepare your business to be GDPR compliant


In the first in a new series of legal updates, Tom Lumsden discusses the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), how it will affect the running of your care home and how to ensure you are prepared to be compliant


20 An overview of the long term elderly care sector


Keith Taylor provides an overview of the long term care market, which includes care homes, nursing homes and residential homes, and considers the opportunities for new build and refurbishment in the sector


23 Enhancing the process of moving into a home


Sue Goldsmith considers how those moving into residential care might feel and how, with a little more consideration and understanding from staff, that experience may be enhanced


26 How to ensure you choose a trusted supplier


Edward James explains how care home providers can ensure they secure the highest quality services at the best prices


29 Resident ambassadors and the benefits they bring


Lisa Rickman considers the role of resident ambassadors and the benefits they can bring


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32 How staff empowerment improves care delivery


Avnish Goyal discusses the role of personal development in empowering staff teams to reach their full potential, while providing the best possible care to elderly residents


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35 Fire safety precautions to reduce risk to residents


David Hulton provides a brief overview of the most basic of fire safety preparations that should be taken in a care home environment and points to sources of further advice, guidance and support


38 Designing a space to suit people with sight loss


Designing with sight loss in mind does not necessarily involve spending huge amounts of money; it’s about applying the principles of colour contrast, lighting rooms properly and giving consideration to acoustics, says Jacqui Smith


42 Techniques for reducing the risk of bacterial build up


Tony Rheinberg discusses how new technology can help to make care home bathrooms fit for purpose and how these care home spaces can help reduce the risk posed to residents by bacteria


44 Using fire retardant fabrics to transform a home safely


There has never been a wider range of fire retardant fabrics and all care homes should make sure that fire retardant soft furnishings are an integral part of their safety provision, says Christine Willis


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