EDITOR'S VOICE + CONTENTS CONTENTS 14 THE BEST IN CARE


The votes have been counted and verified, so we can now announce the winners of the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2025.


16 SICK OF IT!


Liam Mynes, from Tork manufacturer Essity, looks at ways of reducing the risk of norovirus in the care home.


26 MOVE IT OR LOSE IT


As we journey through life, the importance of fitness and exercise becomes increasingly evident, especially in our later years, says David Dominy, CEO at Royal Alfred Seafarers' Society.


30 A TOP PRIORITY


Many residents in care environments are unable to use stairs independently. This is where stair climbing solutions are transforming evacuation planning and response, argues The Stair Climbing Company.


36 TIME FOR CHANGE


Ross Hodgson, CEO at Unity Plus, provides insights into the mental health challenges facing healthcare workers. He examines the root causes and primary stressors contributing to these issues, offering a nuanced perspective on their impact.


Hello and welcome to the April/May issue of Tomorrow’s Care.


Aſter three months of enthusiastic voting from thousands of readers, we’re excited to announce the winners of the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2025. It was a closely contested competition, featuring an incredibly diverse range of finalists. Turn to page 16 to read the profiles of the three winners and see the full list of the top ten. Don’t forget – any product or service can be nominated for the Tomorrow’s Care Awards by contacting the editorial team between now and the end of August.


In this issue, we have a spotlight focus on Cleaning & Hygiene, with Tork manufacturer Essity, looking at ways of reducing the risk of norovirus in care homes, and the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) advising on how you can get the guarantee that when you buy a cleaning product, it does what it says on the label.


Fitness & Exercise, Emergency Evacuations and Mental Health also get the feature focus treatment this month, so there’s plenty to keep you going now the days are getting longer.


Enjoy the read.


Sarah Robinson, Editor


Ryan Lloyd, Editor


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