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Follow our page on Linkedin In this issue 14 Celebrating the care sector:
Care Show London 2024 The Care Show London 2024 is making its inaugural appearance on 24/25 April at ExCeL London, following the success of its sister-show, Care Show Birmingham. Molly Benson, content lead at CloserStill Media, explains why Care Show London is the place to be
20 Never mind the gap: the case for intergenerational living Belong Chester is the first care village in the UK to incorporate a fully integrated research nursery, where children and residents come together on a daily basis to have fun learning and playing together. Susan Goldsmith, chief operating officer at Belong, discusses the many benefits of an intergenerational approach
25 Rise of the robots
Will robots be the future for the care home sector? Liam Mynes, healthcare segment manager at Tork manufacturer Essity, looks at various developments in this area and considers how robots – and technology in general – can make a positive contribution to the care home environment
5 Comment 6 Cover story 9 News
29 Employment law matters in the care industry Natasha Smith, a senior associate at CooperBurnett LLP, provides an update on changes in employment law
32 A vision of exceptional care: the Boutique approach It has been five years since family-run care provider Boutique Care Homes opened its first home, The Burlington, in Shepperton, Surrey. Founder and managing director Ameet Kotecha looks back at Boutique’s journey so far
36 Openings and closures: examining the current trends Mike Short, founder of CSI Market Intelligence, discusses current trends in care home openings and closures, and their likely impact on the sector over the next decade
40 Legionella control: the caring approach
Legionella monitoring is a critical aspect of safety and maintenance. David Randlesome, Swiftclean’s national sales manager, Legionella services, explains what you need to do to comply with your legal duties
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