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Follow our page on Linkedin In this issue 15 Brownscombe House: CHD Living
celebrates forty years of care CHD Living recently marked its 40 year anniversary with a celebration at Brownscombe House, its first care home. The Care Home Environment Editor Matt Seex attended the event
21 Modernisation of the care home sector The past few decades have seen a massive expansion of for-profit care homes. William Laing, executive chairman of LaingBuisson, discusses current trends in the sector and likely future developments
25 Social care essentials: the government action needed now Liz Jones of the National Care Forum outlines the immediate action the new government should be taking to reinforce its commitment to building a sustainable social care system
29 Designing a care home for those living with dementia Blueleaf Care’s Elizabeth Butcher explains why designing a safe physical environment for people living with dementia is essential
33 AI monitoring: enabling a holistic approach to resident wellbeing Thomas Tredinnick, CEO and co-founder of Ally Cares, discusses the revolutionary impact of AI-powered acoustic monitoring systems
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39 The data-driven approach: transforming social care Coolcare’s Iain Corrigan explains the value of data to managers looking to improve both operational efficiency and quality of care
44 How secure is your care home environment? There is a growing demand for digital access solutions within our country’s care homes, as Bruce Donald, UK & Ireland manager at SimonsVoss, explains
49 Creating beautiful, inviting, and accessible bathrooms DELABIE’s Eve Wellard looks at how, by embracing a holistic approach to bathroom design, homes can provide residents with the safe and beautiful spaces they deserve
52 Getting outdoors: the key to boosting residents’ wellbeing Cheryl Baird of Orchard Care Homes ventures into the great outdoors to offer some tips for utilising your home’s outdoor spaces
56 Unlocking tech’s full potential:
where to begin and how to thrive Radar Healthcare CEO Paul Johnson delves into the essential components of a successful digital transformation journey
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