Care Sector Hub

25th August 2020

Contract tracing successfully working in Australian nursing homes without privacy issues or apps

Contact tracing technology from Contact Harald is working successfully in nursing homes worldwide. Utilizing Bluetooth Tracing Technology, Contact Harald is giving businesses a new way to […]
13th August 2020

‘Adopt a Grandparent’ initiative announces Ruby Rose as celebrity patron

Australian actor and activist Ruby Rose, has digitally adopted a grandparent as part of a drive to combat care home loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic, and […]
5th August 2020

New unit to help protect North West London care homes from Covid-19

Ealing Community Partners, led by West London NHS Trust, has opened a 24-bedroom facility to support the safe discharge of patients affected by Covid-19 from acute […]
27th July 2020

iCheck system to check visitor temperatures and manage entry and exit

Mick Ventola, CEO and founder of Ventola Projects explains how this system will help reopen care homes in an efficient and reassuring way.  Care homes looking […]
24th July 2020

Helping keep patients and staff safe at three doctors surgeries in Cumbria

Ghyll House Upholstery and Design, based at Mealsgate, near Cockermouth, is working with three GP practices to update waiting rooms with easy-to-clean furniture. Castlehead Medical Centre […]
21st July 2020

Wiping out coronaviruses

COVID-19 continues to present an unprecedented challenge to care homes, which have been particularly susceptible to outbreaks of the disease. There is increasing evidence about the […]
21st July 2020

School child who created ‘Hugs in a Bag’ for care home residents gets to visit the home

A Surrey school pupil, who created ‘Hugs in a Bag’ for local care home residents during lockdown was able to visit the home in person last […]
21st July 2020

mikrozid® for surface disinfection against COVID-19

Effective cleaning of surfaces is essential to protect staff and residents from the risk of cross infection.  The mikrozid® range offers products for all areas of […]
20th July 2020

Care home group reveals overhaul of H&S

Surrey care home group CHD Living reveals overhaul of health and safety policies to protect residents and staff from coronavirus CHD Living, which has 13 residences […]