Contents Volume 11 Issue 2 February 2026
CARE HOME
ENVIRONMENT
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CARE HOME
ENVIRONMENT
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Care trends 2026: unlocking the future of digital transformation
6 Cover story Care trends 2026: unlocking the future of digital transformation
9 News Features
14 Growing with purpose: two decades of learning at Church Farm Care Lucy Atkinson, owner of Church Farm Care, reflects on a twenty-year journey of success and growth underpinned by strong resident-centred values
18 Digital laundry: creating safer and smarter environments
Clare Humphrey, country marketing & product manager GB & IE at Miele Professional, looks at how the adoption of digital laundry systems can help providers optimise both their hygiene regimes and their schedules
21 Auditing for wellness: a new way to assess environmental design
Lori Pinkerton-Rolet, director of Park Grove Design Ltd and host of The Third Age Design Podcast, discusses the recently launchedWellness Interior Design Audit
25 Fire safety in focus: creating safe, compliant environments
Fire safety in care homes has come into sharp focus as enforcement has tightened. Matthew Jones, head of sales – UK & Ireland at Advanced, highlights some of the key areas to consider when it comes to compliance
14 29 Setting the standard for exceptional dementia care
Sam Dondi-Smith of the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme explains how NaDCAS is setting the benchmark for excellence in dementia care, and why this accreditation is beneficial
33 Selling your care home in a challenging market
Daniel Goodman, development director and partner at The Harkalm Group, explains why the sale of a care home requires a strategic and sensitive approach
36 Energy infrastructure readiness: critical for an expanding sector
Jack Goodson of Equity Energies explains why integrating energy planning into broader business planning, asset management, and capital investment strategies is critical for providers looking to the sustainable long term
25 39 The power of fresh produce: fuelling health, happiness, and sustainability
Jayne Howard, care specialist at Creed Foodservice, explains the many potential benefits of using fresh, seasonal produce in care home dining
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