Patient entrapment and limb injury are a serious issues in beds with exposed railings. Our Hospital Bed Rail Bumpers with Net Windows for Two Rail Profiling Beds quickly and easily attach to a bed to cover up gaps in the railings, removing the chance of arms and legs getting caught. A soft and comfortable material cover also promotes comfort and prevents bumps, scuffs and bruising in elderly patients.   Top and bottom pads are connected by a strong, see-through net Reduces the patient’s feelings of claustrophobia When the sides are lowered, the net folds to save space Flame re ..read more

Two long-lost friends who first met at a ladies’ club have been reunited after 30 years in a care home in Macclesfield. Anna Jeffrey and Mary Braddock became close friends at the Inner Wheel Macclesfield club, spending lots of time fundraising together, but lost touch around 30 years ago.  However, the pair become reacquainted when they ‘bumped’ into each other at Prestbury House Care Home. Mary, aged 95, moved into the home owned by Porthaven Care Homes seven years ago following her dementia diagnosis. Her 92-year-old best friend Anna made Pr ..read more

The Contract Flooring Association is the leading independent professional voice of the contract flooring industry and this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Members of the Association include specialist flooring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants — both large and small, operating from locations throughout the UK. The CFA’s membership now accounts for a significant proportion of the UK’s commercial flooring market.  Most of the UK’s largest and most well-known companies from throughout the flooring sector supply chain are CFA members. With such a high level of ..read more

HC-One has become the first care home provider to achieve the National Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark Award for meeting the ‘Gold Standard’ criteria six months after its Nursing Preceptorship Programme launched. The care provider was awarded with prestigious title last month after meeting the National Preceptorship Framework Gold Standard criteria on their programme. HC-One showed a strong effort to create a “competent, confident, and committed” Nursing workforce that can learn, reflect, and develop. HC-One launched its ‘Nursing Preceptorship Programme’ in September 2023, d ..read more

Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 Location: The King’s Fund, London The Future of Care Leaders Conference returns to London for 2024. Aimed at bringing together leaders in care, this conference extends a warm invitation to care home and home care owners, managers, CEOs, directors, and all dedicated care professionals. Offering a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and discussions on the latest sector trends and advancements, this conference is an unmissable experience for those at the forefront of care.  Do you find it difficult to build valuable and consistent relationships ..read more

Join us for Care Roadshows 2024, the premier series of free regional care events throughout the UK. Care Roadshows provide a platform for care home owners, care managers, domiciliary providers and all healthcare professionals to come together, share knowledge and drive positive change in the industry. Key Highlights: Innovative Products & Services: Explore a wide array of cutting-edge care solutions from 50+ industry-leading suppliers. Test products, source new suppliers and discover how they can optimise your care business operations. Free CPD Programme: Participate in insightful semina ..read more

Since 1993, HealthCare Direct Ltd has been supplying nursing supplies and medical equipment to care homes, individuals, and various businesses across the UK. Our product range has been developed largely in response to requests from customers and through sourcing high quality products from leading manufacturing companies worldwide. We house over 4000 products including Examination Gloves, Housekeeping Supplies, Continence Care, Profiling Beds and more. Why choose us? We will not be beaten on price We offer special prices tailored to your nursing supply needs Guaranteed delivery ..read more

As we spring into the brighter months, leading care homes meal provider, apetito, has unveiled a selection of brand-new nutritious meals for residents to enjoy, building on its already extensive range. This includes additions such as a vibrant and aromatic Orange & Ginger Chicken which boasts a sweet yet spiced flavour, alongside a traditional Hunters Chicken, which includes smoked bacon pieces in a rich barbeque tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese. Both new meals cater for those requiring a gluten-free diet.  This season, apetito has added two new Vegan options to its menu in respon ..read more

Healthcare professionals joined non-clinical colleagues to discuss the latest developments in dementia services at a conference in Bournemouth.  Colten Care’s leadership academy event, Connecting Through Dementia 2024, brought together 80 attendees for a day of presentations, discussions and workshops. The main theme, across the agenda, was the importance of ‘connecting physically, emotionally and spontaneously with people who live with dementia so that they feel valued, cared for and loved’. The conference, at the Fusion Building on Bournemouth University’s Wallisdown campus, attracted ..read more

A new survey exploring attitudes towards the elderly has uncovered that most people are unwilling to talk to their elderly relatives about their future care plans, despite the UK having an ageing population, most with unmet care needs  A new survey commissioned by Taking Care Personal Alarms has uncovered that just two in five people have had the conversation with their elderly parent or relative about how they will be cared for when they get older and more frail.  The results are at odds with the current elderly care crisis, with councils facing increased pressure to ..read more