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Tax break slices a quarter off sluice machines
Care homes can now save 24.7 per cent when they invest in sluice machines and other capital equipment thanks to the spring budget, according to infection control specialist DDC Dolphin. The super-deduction announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak enables companies to claim 130 per cent in capital allowances on qualifying plant and machinery. Every pound invested saves up to 25 pence in corporation tax.
DDC Dolphin said the measure makes
medical pulp macerators, bedpan washer disinfectors and other sluice room equipment hundreds and thousands of
pounds cheaper in real terms. Companies spending £3,000 on qualifying
capital equipment can claim back £3,900 in capital allowances. Based on the current 19 per cent rate of corporation tax, that is a saving of £741. “This vital tax break was urgently needed
in the care sector. Care homes need to invest in the latest hands-free sluice machines to help protect their residents and staff from Covid-19,” said DDC Dolphin marketing director Zoe Allen.
Person Centred Software hits 2000 care homes
Treetops Court care home in Leek, Staffordshire has become the 2000th UK care home to adopt Person Centred Software’s Mobile Care Monitoring, in a move which will save each of their carers up to three days per month on paperwork and allow them to spend more time with residents. After an initial three-
month trial at Harbour Healthcare’s Belle Vue site in Paignton, the care provider decided to roll Mobile Care Monitoring out across all of their homes. Twelve of
their sites are now reaping the benefits, with Treetops Court being the 2000th customer. To mark the occasion,
Person Centred Software surprised care staff and residents at the home with a celebratory cake. Having launched in
Australia in 2018 and Ireland in 2019, Person Centred
Software’s innovative technology is improving the quality of life for people in social care globally and has won numerous prestigious industry accolades.
GEZE unlocks failsafe door safety system
A ‘whole door system’ that combines secure locking with failsafe emergency evacuation features has been introduced by GEZE UK to meet the rigorous PAS 24 (Product Assessment Specification) standard. The Slimdrive SL NT PAS 24 System
enables 24-hour access control and has been designed and tested for continuous use. With GEZE’s unique, robust locking
system that is hidden from view – the Slimdrive SL NT PAS 24 system makes it even harder for opportunist burglars to identify points of access. Under PAS 24, a series of tests are
performed including manual attack, in which the test engineer uses a range of tools anywhere on the door over a 15-minute period, impact testing of both ‘soft body’ and ‘hard body’ objects, and force testing in which loads are applied for up to five minutes. The door must withstand all of the tests to pass and achieve PAS 24 certification.
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EcoClenz wipes the floor with Covid
EcoTech is highlighting the importance of care homes having the confidence in its products during the pandemic with infection control at the highest levels of priority. The company said
the EcoClenz range of alcohol-free disinfectant wipes, gels and surface disinfectant sprays not only kills enveloped viruses like Covid-19 but also the areas that have been cleaned have a good residual efficacy. That means wiped surfaces using
EcoClenz remain effective for up to 30 days on these surfaces - important for areas in the home that may not have a regular clean down. “It is so important in closed confined
areas such as care homes the best level of protection that can be provided and this is why - in addition to our disinfectant range - EcoTech can supply an almost one-stop shop,” the company said.
Guardian angels descend on East Kilbride
Angel Guard has opened a new office and factory in East Kilbride in western Scotland, heralding the company’s UK expansion. Angel Guard is passionate about making
a positive step change in the fight against healthcare-acquired infections, multi-drug resistant bacteria and improving health outcomes. It aims to do this by introducing new, cutting edge washbasins, equipped to deal with all things bacterial, from cutting down on the spread of pathogens and bacteria, but also to prevent retrograde contamination, through their Michael and Gabriel units.
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