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SOUNDING IT OUT Hearing aid specialist Hidden Hearing outlines common


causes of hearing loss and ways in which these can be combatted or eased.


REGULARS


WHAT’S NEW? Discover the latest news, developments, innovations and legislations from the forefront of the industry.


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10 QUESTIONS Adam Hutchison, Managing Director from Belmont


Healthcare Group, believes his answer to how he would change his industry is a controversial one. Do you agree?


MENTAL HEALTH


THE PERSONAL TOUCH Rafik Hamaizia, Expert by Experience Lead at Cygnet


Health Care, was once a service-user of mental healthcare facilities and was detained under the Mental Health Act. Now he draws upon his own experiences to help others.


CARE ABOUT YOUR CARE STAFF Mike Blake, Wellbeing Lead at Willis Towers Watson,


highlights the importance of ensuring the mental health of your care employees.


HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE


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UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES Dr. Karen Harrison-Dening, Head of Research and


Publications at Dementia UK, discusses the understanding that carers must have when providing end of life care for dementia sufferers.


ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL See how Altro brought a rainbow of joy to Haven House


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WASTE NOT WANT NOT Discussing the issue of energy waste, Adam Pigott,


Engineering Manager from Kinect Energy Group, outlines how the impending introduction of updated energy management legislation will affect businesses in the care sector.


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PATIENT HANDLING


SPOTLESS SAFETY Jason Ashman, Managing Director of Reval Continuing


Care, discusses the important safety considerations you should bear in mind when specifying assisted bathing and showering solutions for care facilities.


SIT UP, STAND UP Moving and handling device specialist Arjo outlines the


main points to consider when selecting a sit-to-stand liſt for patient transfers.


WASTE & SUSTAINABILITY


FOOD FOR THOUGHT Mark Hilton, Head of Sustainable Business at


environmental consultancy Eunomia, discusses his opinion on the care sector’s food waste problem and offers suggestions for potential solutions.


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