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Follow our page on Linkedin In this issue 14 Luxury care in Bath: Hallmark
takes the plunge The Care Home Environment editor Matt Seex visited Hallmark Luxury Care Homes’ Midford Manor in historic Bath, Somerset, to learn about the importance the award-winning provider places on forging strong, lasting links with the local community
19 How Bowgreave Rise keeps residents HAPPI Rebecca Stuart-Jack, marketing assistant at architects PRP, discusses the design ethos and construction process behind a new £6m care home project in Lancashire which incorporates HAPPI (Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation) principles to reflect the changing needs of residents
24 Delegating healthcare to care staff: how does it work? Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care, along with Deborah Sturdy, chief nurse for adult social care, and Melanie Weatherley, director of Walnut Care, discuss, in light of the Guiding principles for delegated healthcare published in collaboration between Skills for Care, DHSC, and sector partners, what the delegation of healthcare activities means, how it works, and who it can help
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28 Using murals in care homes: how to get it right Although murals in care homes can have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing, using unsuitable images can have a negative effect, particularly on people living with dementia, as Sally Knocker, consultant trainer with Meaningful Care Matters, explains
32 Capital allowances in the care business Andy White of Orchard Capital Allowances explains the benefits of capital allowances when incurring property expenditure in a care business
36 How can furniture assist with infection control? Jason Brown, director of design & development at Knightsbridge Furniture, explains why, when it comes to infection control, choosing the right furniture is an important place to begin
40 Transforming care homes: a strategic approach
Tina Stebbings, business manager at Fulcrum Care Consulting, delves into the nuanced aspects of leadership development within the care home sector, and discusses the importance of fostering skills and confidence in leaders
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