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Centrum completes South West digital transformation
Centrum Care Homes has completed a full- scale digital transformation across its five care homes in the South West. The provider has transitioned the homes from paper-based documentation to a fully systemised, digital care model, with all five services now operating using an advanced suite of digital platforms including Person Centred Software for care planning and Camascope for electronic medication management (eMAR). The newly embedded digital infrastructure also includes e-Learning, rota and team management platforms, a dedicated HR system, and an upgraded telephony network – creating an integrated digital backbone that supports efficiency, oversight, and high- quality care delivery. Project and systems coordinator Karen Hill Karen said: “This transformation has been about far more than introducing new systems – it’s about empowering our teams, improving communication, and enhancing the lives
Elizabeth Finn Homes celebrates Founders Day
Elizabeth Finn Homes marked its first Founder’s Day on 5 May, with special celebrations and fundraising events to honour the life and legacy of Elizabeth Finn.
of the people we care for. Digital innovation is helping us future proof our homes, while delivering real, everyday benefits for our team members and residents.” Tracie Bowen, registered manager at The White House, one of the homes involved, said: “With the fantastic guidance from Karen during the rollout and her continued support, even team members who were less tech- minded and had no prior training are now eager to learn and feel confident in training to administer medications.”
Octopus partners with Burghley Care to fund Halifax home
Octopus Real Estate has partnered with Burghley Care to fund delivery of £14.5m purpose-built care home in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The 72-bed, all-electric home in Hipperholme, Halifax will be powered by air source heat pumps and will include solar panels, targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘A’ ratings. The forward funding is being provided to
Burghley Care, the joint venture partnership between new care home operator Park Lane Healthcare and specialist developer Torsion Care. The home is expected to reach practical completion in August 2026. Max Weitzmann, investment director – care homes, Octopus Real Estate, said: “This new care home will not only provide much- needed beds in Hipperholme, but will also set a national benchmark for sustainable and high-quality care facilities; of key importance to Octopus as we are committed to delivering 100 per cent net zero care homes by 2040. “The agreement marks the continuation of our relationship with well-positioned developer Torsion Care, whilst providing an excellent opportunity to bring Park Lane Healthcare into the Fund, along with Burghley’s strong pipeline of sites across the region.”
Chris Lane, chairman, Park Lane 10
Healthcare, commented: “This project marks an exciting milestone for Park Lane Healthcare as part of our joint venture with Torsion Care. Through Burghley Care, we’re combining decades of operational expertise with innovative development capability to deliver a new standard of care.
“The purpose-built home in Hipperholme is just the beginning of what we believe will be a transformational pipeline across the region, offering the highest quality care and addressing increasing demand for residential support.” Torsion Care MD Ian Ward said: “We are proud to announce this forward funding deal with our funding partner Octopus Real Estate and the formation of a new joint venture partnership with Park Lane Healthcare under the Burghley Care brand. “This joint venture marks an exciting new chapter for our business, as we work towards delivering high-quality, purpose-built care environments that meet the evolving needs of our ageing population.
“The support and confidence shown by Octopus Real Estate reflects our shared commitment to long-term, sustainable care solutions. Together with Park Lane Healthcare, we look forward to creating homes where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.”
www.thecarehomeenvironment.com June 2025
Born in 1824, social entrepreneur and humanitarian Elizabeth Finn devoted her life to supporting older people and those in financial hardship. Her legacy lives on in the compassionate care delivered across the portfolio of Elizabeth Finn Homes and through the continued connection with Turn2us, the national charity which owns the care homes.
Staff and residents at the homes
celebrated with Founder’s Day garden parties, special menus, raffles, and the sharing of the Elizabeth Finn story. As part of the celebrations, three staff members, Steve Paris, maintenance manager at Rush Court in Wallingford, Sonia Evans, social engagement lead at The Cotswold Home, and Demi Hope, care assistant at Rashwood in Droitwich, took on charity skydives to raise funds for Turn2us. Between them, the daring trio raised over £4,000.
Claire Lubbock, community
fundraising manager at Turn2us, said: “We are so grateful to Steve, Sonia, Demi, and all the Elizabeth Finn Homes teams for their fantastic support. Fundraisers like these truly make a difference, helping us reach more people when they need it most.”
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