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EDITOR’S VOICE Hello and welcome to the October/November issue of Tomorrow’s Care.


This year marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974. It is fitting then, in this penultimate issue of the year, that we’re covering Health and Safety in detail. Bill Dunkerley, Health, Safety & Regulatory Associate Partner at Pannone Corporate, examines the regulatory and enforcement role of the Health & Safety Executive and predicts its future focus, whilst Hochiki Europe’s Martin Green explains the numerous fire safety risks and challenges for care homes.


We also take a deep-dive into Washrooms & Bathrooms, with Initial Medical’s Category Manager Rebecca Waters, discussing what you can do to help support a better standard of hygiene and infection control in your residence, and Liam Mynes from Tork manufacturer Essity, looking at ways of equipping the care home washroom to help keep residents safe.


Property & Insurance and Food & Drink also get the spotlight treatment along with our regular news updates from across the sector, so there’s plenty to dig into as the clocks go back and we approach the winter months.


Enjoy the read.


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FLU SEASON SUPPORT JLA infection control specialist


Helen Buchan discusses the innovative solutions helping care homes prevent infection spread, reduce illness and meet Regulation 9A guidelines for safer care home visits.


50 YEARS OF WORKPLACE REGULATION


Fiſty years on from its inception, Bill Dunkerley, Health, Safety & Regulatory Associate Partner at Pannone Corporate, examines the regulatory and enforcement role of the Health & Safety Executive and predicts its future focus.


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A CRITICAL CONCERN What advice did Martin Green,


Commercial Training and Support Manager at Hochiki Europe, share with us regarding fire safety risks and challenges? Take a look at the interview here.


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THE WASHROOM CHALLENGE The washroom should be a safe


space – but it can represent multiple


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risks for the vulnerable and elderly. Liam Mynes from Tork manufacturer Essity, looks at ways of equipping the care home washroom to help keep residents safe.


BEST LIGHT Birchgrove has become the first


senior living provider in the UK to install Nobi’s AI-driven fall detection smart light, doing so in 356 apartments across six of its communities. Here, Tomorrow’s Care takes a look at the partnership in further detail.


NATURAL CONNECTION Sharlene Young, Founder and


Principal of Symbiotic Living, explains how to incorporate biophilic design principles to create restorative spaces that enhance residents’ health and wellbeing.


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AN INTEGRAL APPROACH There should be a person-centric


approach to food in a care environment, says Tess Warnes, registered dietitian at food procurement specialist allmanhall, as she explores the importance of nutrition and hydration in older people.


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