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HC-One to refurbish over 200 care homes as part of modernisation programme
HC-One is to refurbish over 200 of its care homes as part of plans by the UK’s largest operator to modernize its portfolio. The UK’s largest care home operator said
the programme commenced in 2020 but had been delayed to the coronavirus pandemic. Refurbishment works will continue as soon as possible. “All refurbishments are dependent on
each homes’ needs, but many are receiving significant investment which can include a full refurbishment of the communal areas, staff rooms, bathrooms, back-of-house areas, bedrooms and in some homes, external landscaping,” a spokeswoman told The Care Home Environment. “On top of this, we are also investing
significantly in replacing and upgrading our plant and equipment, such as lifts, boilers and fire alarms. This is a programme we are really excited about and which will help to refresh and future proof our homes for the long term,” she added.
HC-One is also putting 52 of its care
homes up for sale where it feels they would be better served by a local operator in conjunction with other local services. In addition, the provider is proposing to close a further four care homes. The sales and four closures will only
happen when HC-One is convinced it has “found the right alternative operator, and when residents are able to safely move to their new care placement,” a spokeswoman said. “We’ve made firm commitments to do
this with commissioners, ensure continuity of care and continuous service and smooth
TCHE to host future of dementia
Leading care home experts will discuss the future of dementia care design at a virtual roundtable to be hosted this month by The Care Home Environment. Avnish Goyal of Hallmark
care design virtual roundtable care home architecture, interior design and care technology. The event will feature a live panel
Care Homes, Jon Chapman of Pinders, Anne-Marie Nicholson of Marchese Partners, Jacqui Smith of HomeSmiths and Vic Rayner of the National Care Forum will each participate in the live event on 22 April. The tragedies of the Covid-19 pandemic
has brought the future of dementia care to the fore. The webinar aims to encourage collaboration between the sector to discuss and ultimately take forward ideas for the continuous improvement of dementia care. Topics will include person-centred care,
discussion chaired by Avnish Goyal (pictured) with ample opportunity for attendees to put questions to the distinguished speaker list. The free to attend event is
sponsored by Virgin Money. Bringing
together the combined history and expertise of Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank and Virgin Money, it is the only bank outside the ‘Big Five’ that boasts a genuine full-service personal and business banking capability. The event takes place between 11am and
12.30pm on Thursday 22 April. Registrations for the event can be found
here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/6527395227829865487.
Birchgrove is to complete its 58-apartment, dementia-friendly Lower Mill retirement community in Ewell, Surrey - designed by architects Hunters and built by Castleoak - in the autumn.
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transitions for all involved,” she added. HC-One will also continue its new build
programme. The company opened its first care home in York - Mossdale Residence – earlier this year and plans to open a further two new care homes in the coming months, one in Bingham and one in Telford. The provider employs around 23,000
people providing care to around 14,000 residents across 328 care homes in the UK. “We strive to be the first choice for
our families, our colleagues and our commissioners, and best meet the evolving care needs of the country, including the growing demand for more complex care and dementia care,” said chief executive James Tugendhat. “As we plan how best to use our resources
to continuously improve our care homes, we are determined to invest where we can have the greatest impact and more effectively ready ourselves for the evolving needs of those we care for,” he added.
Legal & General gets inspired to go green
Legal & General’s later living business Inspired Villages has begun construction of the UK’s first net-zero retirement community - the £120m Millfield Green scheme in Caddington, Bedfordshire. Millfield Green will use renewable
energy generation through on-site solar PV, electric vehicle charging, improved building fabric and insultation, and mechanical heat vent recovery units. The scheme will also incorporate
ground-source heat pumps supplied by Kensa Group - a business Legal & General took a significant stake in last year. Millfield Green will provide 200 specialist age-appropriate homes over four phases. Construction will be carried out by Willmott Dixon. The scheme will feature a restaurant,
café, wellness centre - including swimming pool, fitness studio and gym - library and cinema room.
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