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May I introduce myself and at thesame time welcome you to Drivenby health magazine.

My name is Stephen Brunt and Iam a director of Blue Crane Limitedwhich is our publishing companybehind this new venture.

Let me start by very briefly tellingyou where this has come from…I was an accountant and pensionconsultant and about 6 months ago Igot chatting to a family friend ShaunStaniforth about an idea he had tobring a magazine model from hisnative South Africa, where he hadworked within the magazinepublishing sector.

Since that moment, I was hooked,hooked to Shaun’s vision, hooked toShaun’s passion and hooked to thegoal of making this magazine thereality that presents itself to you right now!

From creating a database fromscratch, punching away email addressesinto Microso excel in the early hoursof the morning, fuelled by Nescafe. Tochugging up the M40 to theBirmingham Care show in my wife’sHyundai Getz. Shaun and I haveworked endlessly to get this magazineright for you. You being the very peoplewho will benefit from its unique size,relevant suppliers and fresh content.

We are also very proud to havemade partnerships with the twolargest Health and Care home eventsorganisers, being Naidex and eCare Show. Not only has this createda solid platform for Driven by Healthto establish itself on a national levelwithin a short space of time but alsoincreases the traffic and awareness ofour website, which synergises withthe magazine itself.

I myself am not a salesman andnot intending to sell this to you, Ihope that the following pages will dothat for me. If not then nothingventured, nothing gained. If so, then good, enjoy the read and I hopeour advertisers can cover yourimportant needs.

So I asked where is this going?at’s a genuine question and you

can help send it there.If you have any feedback or

suggestions for this magazine, pleaseemail me, and I will be delighted toread them.

ank you and welcome.

Stephen [email protected]

So where isthis going...?

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Partner’s Comment So where is this going? 3

NewsLatest updates from within the industry 6–7

Cover StoryHarvest Healthcare – Leading the way 9–11

Able EnvironmentsFlooringItec Flooring – Smiles all around 12–13Brintons Flooring 14–15Lano Flooring Solutions – Red carpet treatment 16–17Gerflor – Without a stain 24–25

BathroomsReval – Tenth anniversary 19–21Gainsborough – The wet room solution 32–33

A To BTGA Mobility – The power pack 22–23Four W’s and an H 48Break free from the net 50–51

Living EnvironmentsHill and Hill – Living environments 26–27St Wilfred Hospice – New build review 56–60

Under the KnifeSICK – 2014 Festival 30–31Care Show – Review of Birmingham 2013 42–43Would you send your Grandma here? 44–45Naidex National 2014 46–47Care Show – Preview of Bournemouth 2014 64–65

TherapistSpare a thought 36–37

ProfileAon – Risk management 34–35Shine – Fit for the future 62–63

DietaryLosing weight in your senior years 40–41

Safety FirstAidcall – Call systems 52–53Itec – Safety in flooring 54–55

Publishers Shaun [email protected]

Stephen [email protected]

DesignerMatt Sommers PRG Marketing Communications

ContributorsClaire [email protected]

Spencer Hadden [email protected]

Myles [email protected]

Victoria [email protected]

Jane Wildsmith [email protected]

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According to the Office for NationalStatistics (ONS) Britain is rapidlybecoming a nation of centenarians,with new figures showing that astaggering 12,320 people living inEngland and Wales are over 100years old, compared to just 2,560 in 1982. It has also been estimatedthat 610 of these are over 105-years-old! It comes as no surprise then that companies like KarmaMobility are on hand to help withmobility products such aswheelchairs and powerchairs forthose who need them.

Mark Duffield, General Manager,Karma Mobility, said: “With more andmore people celebrating their 100thbirthdays, it is imperative they havethe right mobility products to suitindividual requirements. Some mayneed wheelchairs and others mayneed powerchairs for that extra bit ofhelp and assistance in moving around.

For more information, or to viewthe full range of Karma wheelchairsand powerchairs, visitwww.karmamobility.co.uk or call0845 6303436.

When Kirton Healthcare launches anew product, it does so aerexhaustive research anddevelopment and employs the verybest people to carry out the task;people like Dr David Wickett,Kirton’s Design Manager and thebrainchild behind its new GE-IIrange of specialist seating.

Underpinned by scientific bio-mechanical research and ergonomicdesign principles, the GE-II is asophisticated and dynamic tilt-in-space chair, providing superiorpostural support and exceptionalpositioning with outstandingcomfort and pressure management.e GE-II, as with all Kirton chairs,was created with the end user inmind, to principally enhance thequality of the seated experience.

According to David, as a result ofthe research, the GE-II is the first

chair to adequately articulate theupper body when the chair is tilted.“is is extremely important forcomfort and dignity where having a‘straight’ back previously put thehead too far back and disengaged theuser from their surroundings. Userscan now be aware of theirsurroundings whilst being in acomfortable position.” e chairis also the first to offer lateralsupport which is also capableof supporting the sides of thepelvis. In this way, the chairsupports the foundation of theupper body, adding comfortand stability for the user.

For more information aboutthe GE-II range and how itcan help users, please visitwww.kirton-healthcare.co.uk or call 0800 212709.

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As we grow older and our mobilitydeclines, the fear of falling down thestairs can be a very real one, to bothindividuals and their families. Otherthan getting breathless or it beingpainful, it is also easy to lose yourfooting when going downstairs, inparticular. A quality stair li, likethose offered by mobility expertDolphin Lis, can help alleviate thisfear to some degree and provide thepeace of mind that not only will yoube safe going up and down the stairs,but also retain your independence at home.

Craig Dunnage, a Director atDolphin Stairlis, holds the ethos thatpeople should be able to remainindependent in their own homeswithout incurring large costs or fearinga fall. He said: “When you have lived inyour home for many years, the thoughtof moving into single storeyaccommodation or a residential carehome can be daunting, especially whentypical moving costs are £10,000upwards, and the moving process cantake weeks, if not months. Typical costsin a residential care home can escalateto over £3,000 per month, making it anexpensive change to implement.

“Stair lis provide the ideal solutionto this. Our range of stair lis costbetween £1,300 and £2,000 for astraight staircase, making them almosta tenth of the cost of moving house.For those who want to stay at home,delaying residential care even by a fewmonths can save money in the longrun and allow you the comfort andfamiliarity of your own home withoutconstantly worrying about falls.”

For more information or to see the fullrange of stair lis and step lis fromDolphin Lis, please call 01276856060, email [email protected] visit www.dolphinlis.co.uk.

As we grow older and our mobilitydeclines, the fear of falling downthe stairs can be a very real one, forboth individuals and their families.However, once you startconsidering the possibility ofinstalling a stairli or othermobility product, it can be ratherdaunting given the technicalities itcan involve. Craig Dunnage,Director, Dolphin Lis UK, givessome handy hints and tips on howto choose a mobility product tomeet your requirements.

“We strongly recommend you takethe advice of a professional who hasexperience in the field, such as anOccupational erapist who is usuallybased in the social servicesdepartment at your local council,” saidCraig. “ey will have experience of awide range of equipment, but moreimportantly they will be able to offerprofessional advice, taking yourmedical and physical needs.”

ere are currently around 40Disabled Living Centres (also known asIndependent Living Centres) in the UKwhich oen have a range of stairlis foryou to try. e centres also have wellinformed and helpful staff members,many of whom are occupationaltherapists or physiotherapists, and canprovide impartial advice. A list of thecentres can be found online atwww.assist-uk.org/centres or bycontacting Assist UK on 0870 770 2866.Dolphin Stairlis also has a number of showrooms throughout the UK with products on show from theleading manufacturers such as Stannah, Wessex, yssen, Meditek and Handicare.

For more information, or to speakto an impartial advisor about yourmobility requirements, call Dolphin Stairlis on 0800 9800126or visit www.dolphinlis.co.uk toview the range.

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• Reliability & Durability; this is key forHarvest Healthcare Ltd, if theequipment in care homes istemperamental or constantly failingthen quality of care is bound to beaffected, but not only that your staffmorale will fall, they will not be ableto trust their equipment, a blameculture could develop and staff maybe constantly vying for the equipmentstill serviceable. We believe that a carehome must have reliable equipmentnot only for the benefit of residentsbut staff as well, aer all they are yourmost valuable asset.

• Design and Aesthetics; again this isanother key area for HarvestHealthcare Ltd and is one we placegreat emphasis on, we areconstantly redeveloping ourproducts to meet and exceed themarkets demands, our products arean asset to any care home.

ese are just a few of our core valuesthe others are to provide Value, toprovide a quick Return on Investmentfor our customers, to Provide themost Knowledgeable Service. Still not

Relieving the Pressure

items for the care home Harvesthealthcare Ltd can solve many of thethose problems not least the qualityand reliability of the productssupplied, in fact we fully believe thatour products are amongst the mostreliable and cost effective on themarket. Harvest Healthcare Ltd reallyare setting the standard for quality.

At Harvest Healthcare Ltd wefocus on developing a unique range of products that represent acomplete solution for all modern carehome owners:• We focus on quality; this is one of

the major areas where the marketscurrent offering’s fail, somedangerously. We believe that inorder for a care home to care for itsresidents in the best and mosteffective way, quality equipmentmust be at the heart of theorganisations policy.

In today’s market and particularlyin the Care Home supply’s sectorthere are many companies all vyingfor the same business and all with asimilar offering. ese companiesall have the same message, GreatPrices, Great Service, and GreatProducts they are all offering tosolve your problems and make yourcare home run more smoothly andon budget. Well... Unfortunatelymany of those such companies failto deliver on those promises andmany care home owners are lefeeling let down not only by theservice provided but by theproducts delivered.

Let me tell you, the good news isthat as a manufacturer of productssuch as profiling beds, mattresses,Patent Hoists and large range of other

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All the time we are trying to Relievethe Pressure on care home owners,care staff, residents, accounts andcare home finances, we do this byconstantly resourcing, buying bulkmaterials, developing uniquesolutions, thinking outside the boxand listening to you. We believe ourproducts are amongst the easiest torepair in the rare instances when theyfail, in fact they have been developedto enable over the phonetroubleshooting.

And, the good news is that whilstHarvest Healthcare Ltd do not dealdirect with care homes our productsare available through a large numberof UK based distributors spread rightacross the country, we have even gotsome internationally as well.

• Engineering Support; a largecontingent of highly experiencedengineers cover the entire UKworking from our central base inSouth Yorkshire, we can respond toemergencies quickly, efficiently andin a cost effective manner. eseengineers can carry out jobs such asLOLER testing, mattress Audits,routine servicing of all manufacturersequipment, mattress repairs anddecontamination, and more.

• Experience; Harvest Healthcare areamongst the most experiencedcompanies on the market, we havebeen in existence for over 15 yearsand in that time have gathered ahuge an varied pool of experiencethat we have made available toassist you.

convinced? Read on. Every single oneof our Core Values is backed up by aservice team consisting of:• Sales/Customer Support; our

experience and knowledgeableteam comprised of office and fieldbased support personnel, all ofwhom have many years’ experiencein the market place and have beenclosely involved in the developmentof our values and products

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Harvest Healthcare Ltd place great focus on the community’s needs for bariatric care equipment and the special specifications that the equipment requires.To this end we are continually developing new and quality equipment for this sector. Our current selection includes profiling beds, high capacity hoists, slings and mattresses with more exciting ranges under development.

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Flooring – Projects


High-performance Atom flooringfrom Itec contract floors hasprovided the e LimesOrthodontic Practice with a lightand professional setting that is lowmaintenance and extremely durable,delivering a safe and practicalsolution for staff and clients alike.

e requirements for the flooringwere simple yet crucial as DrPietersen, founder of the Limesexplains; “In essence, we needed anew floor for the practice that waseasy to look aer and also good tolook at.” With 100m2 fittedthroughout open plan treatment areasand corridors, the natural minerallook of Atom in Dust 690 provides aharmonious transition throughoutthe practice. Featuring Hyperguard+PUR reinforcement, Atom provides alow maintenance surface that can beintensively cleaned to deliver a safeand low-risk surface in healthcaresettings as e Limes, with R10 slipresistance providing peace of mind ona daily basis.

Tough durability against hightraffic and marking from furniturewas another key factor required fromthe new flooring, as Dr. Pietersennotes: “In some surgeries downstairsa few chairs had to be removed whichle the flooring underneath marked,so it had to be totally replaced and wewanted to avoid this happeningagain. Also, e Limes experienceshigh footfall every week, so werequired a floor that would stand up

well over time.” As part of Itec’scommercial decorative collection,Atom has a Class 34 Commercial

Very Heavy performance rating aswell as EN242 furniture leg resistancemaking it ideal for the busy locationof e Limes.

BRE A+ rated in healthenvironments; Atom is 100%recyclable at the end of its useful life,making it an ideal choice forspecifiers and designers looking for asustainable long-term flooringoption. Dr. Pietersen concludes: “I am very happy with the finishedfloor, all of the qualities requiredhave been met above expectation.”

Itec Atom flooring bringssmiles all round to theLimes Orthodontic Practice

“I am very happywith the finishedfloor, all of thequalities requiredhave been met above expectation.”

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Providing residents with awelcoming wood-look floor andensuring maximum practicality forthe busy staff, some 700m2 ofConcept Wood resilient flooringfrom Itec Contract Floors nowcovers the bedrooms, corridors andcommunal spaces of the BurgesHouse nursing home in Cardiff,Wales, following an extensiverefurbishment project.

With the installation overseen bycontractors Cameron Butcher,specialists in managingrefurbishments in care homelocations, Concept Wood incolourway Aspin 749 hastransformed Burges House into awarm and homely environment. AsMargaret Harris, manager at BurgesHouse, explains, the welcomingwood quality of the floor was a majorfactor in its specification:

“We are a long-established nursinghome that prides itself on providingresidents with the best possible careto ensure that they feel safe. Our aimis to make the transition fromindependent to assisted living assmooth as possible, and when thetime came to choose new flooring itmade sense to select a design thatwould contribute to our friendly andcaring atmosphere. Stark and clinicalstyles reminiscent of medial facilitieswere therefore immediately rejected,and when we came across ConceptWood Aspin 749 from Itec weinstantly knew that it was the right

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“it is absolutely vital that any flooring we use iseasy to maintain”

choice. In a rich oak colour, the floorhas the warm appeal that is soimportant for our home.”

Not only providing a pleasingaesthetic, Concept Wood Aspin 749delivers exceptional performancebenefits and can therefore stand upto the demands of a busy care homeenvironment. Rated as suitable forindustrial heavy use, the floor is verydurable and is treated withHyperGuard+® PUR for extra

protection. Very simple to keepclean, Concept Wood Aspin 749 isthe ideal choice for sensitivehealthcare environments wherespillages regularly occur.

“Our staff have to deal with avariety of spills throughout the day,from food on the floors of the diningarea to personal accidents in theliving quarters, so it is absolutely vitalthat any flooring we use is easy tomaintain,” continues MargaretHarris. “e easy cleanability ofConcept Wood Aspin 749 means thatstaff members can quickly anddiscreetly mop up any spillages thatdo occur, without having to wait forspecialist cleaners.”

Concept Wood Aspin 749 alsoprovides R10 slip restraint forcomplete peace of mind.


Brintons Carpets Limited, one ofthe UK’s most prestigious carpetdesigners and manufacturers, todayannounces the launch of a newrange of carpets aimed at theHealthcare market.

e new range is Brintons’ firstdesigned specifically for theHealthcare sector and marks afurther diversification of the businessto supplement its other key sectors,including the casino industry, cruiseliners, hotels and luxury real estate.Brintons is a Royal Warrant Holderin recognition of supplying carpets toBritain’s Royal residences.

Historically, the healthcare markethas oen compromised creativedesign and style in favour offunctionality and clinicalenvironments. However, Brintons’new Healthcare range combines boldand bespoke axminster designs withpracticality, safety and comfort.

e new carpets fulfil all therequirements and needs of healthcare

by producing a product that isprotective, using anti-microbialtechnology, has an impervious backto help with spillages, is easy to cleanand is durable. e carpets also helptrap airborne fibres, which helpreduce the risk for asthma and some

other allergy sufferers.e high-end Healthcare market is

moving away from clinicalenvironments to spaces similar to 5 starhotels and more homely settings,particularly for those in residentialhomes and retirement communities. It

Brintons launches new range for theHealthcare sector launching a bold newrange focusing on design and functionality

Able Environments – Flooring


is this emerging global trend thatBrintons is seeking to take advantage of.

e new market is likely to includeretirement villages, private healthcarepractices, and clinics. Using itsproprietary technology, includingHigh Definition Weave, Brintons isproviding the technical solutions tothe demands of this evolving market.

e new range will launch inOctober 2013.

Commenting on theannouncement, Don Coates,Managing Director said:

“Brintons is all about innovationand today’s announcement is asignificant development for thebusiness, demonstrating our abilityto move into new markets and growour business further. e high-endhealthcare market is moving towardswhat we expect from luxury hotelsand so there is a sizeable and growingmarket for our bespoke axminstercarpets, providing both the very bestin quality and design.”

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B&M Care Homes has once againchosen high performance Scalacarpet from Lano Flooring Solutionswith the installation of some 3000m2

through the public areas, corridorsand bedrooms of Ryeview Manor.Having demonstrated impressiveperformance and reliability over theyears in other B&M Care Homes,Scala carpet was the natural choice tomeet the flooring requirements of itsnewest and largest purpose built carehome to date.

Specialising in the care of theelderly and people living with adementia, Ryeview Manor combinesthe highest levels of service provisionand care for its residents in supremelyelegant surroundings. Aspiring to feeljust like a home from home, theinterior design brief focussed oncreating a comfortable and safeenvironment with a sumptuous lookmore akin to that of an upmarkethotel than the average ‘care home’.

Angela Hunt, designer at RyeviewManor explains why the visualproperties of carpet are so important fortheir residents: “For people that live witha dementia, flooring in dark shades suchas blue and grey can appear like a darkhole, and complex or busy patterns canbe confusing, so both should beavoided. However, red is known to be astimulating colour and the small pin dotpattern of Scala suits perfectly as itdiscreetly melds into the backgroundwithout becoming overbearing.Coupled with the light walls andceilings, the carpet compliments thespacious feel of the building. efinished effect is absolutely stunning.”

Besides imparting a bright andattractive appearance in a deep redcolourway, the practical properties ofScala carpet ensure that easymaintenance is enough to sustain itsgood looks at Ryeview on a dailybasis. With the durability to withstandintensive use in public areas andconstructed with an imperviousbacking and polypropylene solutiondyed fibres, the carpet is highlyresistant to all moisture from spillsand liquids. Being able to withstandintensive cleaning without losingcolour, even with harsh chemicaltreatment, makes Scala ideal for use ina healthcare setting.

As Angela explains, “We werelooking for carpet that could withstandhigh footfall as well as pressure fromfurniture legs and we have beendelighted with Scala in the past. Itsclose pile reduces the risk of slips andtrips and also facilitates the regular taskof moving furniture for staff.”

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In ten years the company hascertainly come a long way. e company had a mainly indirectroute to market, via a network of keydistributors and a small directbusiness built around its distributornetwork. is worked well andenabled Reval to quickly establish itsbeginnings in the UK market.However during the global financialcrisis the company saw several of itsdistributors consolidate, diversify, orsadly even close. is had a seriousimpact on the business and growthslowed. Given the backdrop thecompany quickly reacted by workingharder with its distributors, but moresignificantly began aggressivelydeveloping its direct business.

e concept was to offer a best

value option in terms of highlyspecified premium products with apremium service. e benefit to thecustomer was significant, long termsavings and profit retention duringthe three year warranty period andonward for the life span of theproduct, buy reducing the overalllifetime costs of their assets. Inaddition highly specified productsgenerate commercial and competitivebenefits by way of enhancing theservices activities and patientoutcomes for healthcare providers.is concept translated to more thana 30% growth in higher end productspecifications for Reval in recenttimes. To see growth in high endpremium products given recenteconomic conditions is encouraging

With almost forty years service tocelebrate; French medical bathingcompany “Reval” is fast becoming“the” name in medical bathingmarket! From humble beginningsthis company has steadily grownand is now seriously making a namecarving its place in the UK market.Building on its home marketsuccess over the years the companywas committed to continue its plansto growth outside of its homemarket. To do this the companyturned its focus to the UK marketback in 2004 to establish a footholdin the UK acute and long term care market. is April, RevalContinuing Care Ltd the companiesUK subsidiary celebrates its “Tenth Anniversary”!

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but moreover, it provokes thoughtand consideration to this conceptand how it would benefit yourbusiness as a healthcare provider.

Reval will be further developing itsdirect business going forward. JasonAshman, Reval Continuing Care’sManaging Director commented thatthe company will continue with itscommitment to continuousimprovement across all aspects of thebusiness to keep focus on itscustomers and quality. e businessmodel is certainly working for us andour clients more importantly. We planto enhance and develop our conceptgoing forward so 2014 will see thecompany work even harder in all areasof its business. As part of itscommunication strategy Reval will

friendly dedicated to its product andservices with general and technicalspecifications readily available. Youcan also download specific print readyPDF brochures or order thecomprehensive Reval Catalogue.

Reval products feature manyunique innovations to improve bothyour business and patient outcomes.ese are high quality products at abest value price point. Reval’sconsultation service is absolutely freeof charge, so why not take advantageof free and friendly expert advice. Ifyou are developing, refurbishing, orjust in the process of specifying anew medical or assisted bath or otherassociated products then RevalContinuing Care Ltd are seriouslyworth a call!

“We plan to enhanceand develop ourconcept going forwardso 2014 will see thecompany work evenharder in all areas ofits business.”

attend the vast majority of UK tradeevents in 2014. If you cannot attendthe trade events but would like to seetheir products or learn more aboutReval. You can call them on 01656 721001 or simply visit their website atwww.revalcc.com. e site is very user

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Leading Healthcare Professionalsrecommend TGA’s WheelchairPowerpack for safer moving andhandling practices

e TGA Powerpack is first choicefor many leading healthcareproviders, care home managers andcommunity carers requiring theeasiest powered method to propel amanual wheelchair and occupant.Protecting care teams against backinjury, muscle strain and poorposture is essential to minimisehealth and safety risks along withresulting staff sickness. e marketleading TGA Powerpack delivers a solution to all these issues inevery respect.

rough its proven reliability,adaptability and ergonomic design,the Powerpack promotes best practicein moving and handling forwheelchair attendants. e Solo, Duoand Heavy-Duty models will drivealmost all types ofwheelchair, including many specialisttilt-in-space models and eliminate thedifficulties posed for carers whennegotiating slopes, ramps or uneven

surfaces. e three versions provide acomfortable 4mph top speed, a rangeof up to 10 miles and are extremelysimple to attach or detach. TGA canprovide an extensive range of fittingbrackets so the Powerpack iscompatible with the vast majority ofwheelchair types. e lightweight yethighly robust design is easy tomanoeuvre and as the TGAPowerpack fits further underwheelchairs than all other models,carer posture is optimised. Each unitis supplied with a two-year warrantyand encompasses an intelligentlydesigned controller so drivingrequires the minimum of effort. Whencharging is required, the battery packcan be quickly removed from thechassis and carried to a plug socket.

e TGA Powerpack has beentotally designed and built in the UKfor over 25 years and throughdecades of development, has evolvedinto a proven product that is trusted

by 50,000+ carers worldwide. eclinical benefits of the Powerpack forwheelchair attendants has beenclearly recognised by numerousleading Occupational erapists.Ailsa Reston of RKS, a Private OTPractice in Chester, said: “When weprescribe the TGA Powerpack, wehave complete confidence it is thebest solution for propelling a manualwheelchair. It is clear from a clinicalpoint of view, its design has beencarefully considered to ensureunhindered walking which is furtherenhanced by smooth start-stoptechnology. Every member of myPractice has been extremelyimpressed with the TGA Powerpack.Bearing in mind the unfortunatetrend towards heavier patients andcare home residents, I wouldrecommend it to all fellow healthcareprofessionals and care providers.”

e TGA Powerpack is regularlycopied but never equaled.

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Flooring Project


Hospital tests leave stylishflooring without a stainon its reputation

Circle Partnership is breaking themould with its purpose-builthospitals catering for private andNHS patients alike. Sleek andstylish inside and out, the receptionarea has the feel of an up-markethotel. But finding the rightcombination of form and functionfor Circle Partnership’s secondhospital, in Reading, wasn’t easy.

Robert Botwright, Head ofProcurement for Circle Partnership,commented: “One of the big thingsfor Circle Partnership is trying tobuild a hospital that looks more like ahotel. So what we wanted was that itdid not look like a hospital, but hadthe functionality of one. It’s verydifficult to find products for that.

“For Reading we went through allthe flooring catalogues and spoke tocompanies looking for somethingwith functionality and whichmaintained its look on the floor.”

International vinyl flooringspecialists Gerflor provided thesolution from its hard-wearingMipolam range with its new,patented Evercare™ surface treatmentfor all treatment rooms, clinical areasand corridors.

e homogeneous vinyl offers:• unparalleled stain resistance

to blood and chemicals, including iodine;

• the best slip resistance in its field;• astonishingly low maintenance;• unique environmental credentials.

Mipolam Symbioz™ was testedagainst other solutions by Circle andits performance – particularly withstains – convinced specifiers therewas only one choice.

Robert Botwright commented:“Mipolam Symbioz™ is a goodlooking product and we carried outsome tests with chemicals commonlyfound in hospitals to make sure itworked, as stain removal can be anissue in hospitals – particularly inoperating theatres. e price wasright for us and it was important wecould have one product right the waythrough the building.”

He added: “e hospital’s beenopen since August 2012 and we haveno issues with it. Hopefully when we

open another hospital we will belooking at the same product.”

e Mipolam range of compactedfuture-proof flooring is divided intofive products: Mipolam Symbioz™;

Mipolam Esprit; Mipolam Elegance;Mipolam Cosmo; and MipolamTroplan. Collectively, there are 101new colour references from the brightand bold to sober and sophisticated,incorporating directional andnondirectional patterns for maximumdesign flexibility. All suitable forheavy, or normal to heavy use, theflagship Mipolam Symbioz™ has a life-expectancy of more than 20 years.

e use of Evercare™ with anti-bacterial and fungicidal treatmentsallows blood and chemical stains,including iodine, to be easily andhygienically removed with a mop andwater with a dash of mild detergentsuch as washing up liquid. Evercare™also provides excellent scratch andscuff resistance and no waxing orpolishing is needed during theproduct’s lifetime, ensuring costsavings on maintenance time andmaterials. e impact of Evercare™

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surface treatment on Mipolam’s slipresistance performance isremarkable: subjected to theindustry-standard pendulum test theflooring set new standards in thelaboratory, attaining the level of ≥36in the wet pendulum test.

Having been presented byarchitects Bryden Wood, of London,with a remarkable brick and glassbuilding acknowledging a residentialarea on one side and a commercialzone on the other, Ingrid Soelken,Director and Founder of DesignINGLtd, was responsible for CircleReading’s front of house design andassisting on finishes for back of house.She commented: “e concept was tocreate an internal garden and relaxedspa atmosphere, so we used woodcolours, olive green, warm greys andivory. Mipolam Symbioz’s™ ‘GreyStone’ was the best colour for that.”

e Notting Hill-based designer alsoappreciates the possibilities created byMipolam’s colour range. Ingrid Soelkenadded: “It is a good palette and I amsure we can work with Gerflor goingforward, as the colours cover a verynice tonal spectrum.”

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Living Environment


Maximise your occupancywith carefully chosenInterior design

Anyone faced with the decision toplace their loved one in a care homewill most likely have been agonisingwith what to do over a long periodof time. Feelings of guilt are normaland the knowledge that there willbe plenty of anxiety to come makeslife very difficult for all involved.

e care is of paramountimportance when choosing a Carehome but the feeling of home fromhome and the easy transition fromindependence to care is a very close contender.

First impressions when visiting acare home are very important anddecisions can be made very quicklyone way or another. As a care homeowner you need to impress thatvisitor as soon as they walk through the door and get ahead ofyour competition.

Entrance halls need to make animpact on the senses with warmwelcoming colours and luxurioustextures putting any visitor at ease.Different areas of the home need to create interest yet should be linked seamlessly.

Interior design is becomingincreasingly more important toconsider for any care home ownerwishing to maximise occupancy.

Most people have themisconception that employing aninterior designer is expensive; aninterior designer could actually saveyou both time and money byencouraging you to make the right

decisions from the start thus savingyou from costly mistakes.

Quite oen the simplest designscan be the most effective. Fabrics inso neutral shades andcomplimentary wall colours cancreate an oasis of calm essential foryour residents and staff.

Plain fabrics are particularly goodin Dementia homes and mentalhealth units combined with speciallydesigned furniture and carefullychosen colour schemes.

Fabrics and furniture in care homeenvironments must be fit for purposewith soened corners on the furnitureand waterproof fabrics on seating yetretain that homely feel .Residentsneed to feel comfortable in their new

surroundings and encouraged to be asindependent as possible.

Hill and Hill Design is a familyrun business owned by sisters Janeand Mary supplying furniture andfurnishings to the healthcare market.

Jane and Mary are no strangers toa building site having grown up aspart of a large building family wherepiles of sand and rubble were theirchildhood playground.

Jane has spent many years designinginteriors for some of the great housesin Derbyshire with hand sewn curtainsand fine antiques whilst Mary trainedand worked as a designer for a bespokefurniture company.

When the recession started to biteJane decided to move away from highend domestic interior design and joinforces with Mary to concentrate onthe more buoyant contract market.

With 2 of their brothers owningmany nursing homes they becametheir first clients. Creativity was keyin creating the boutique hotel lookwith extremely tight budgets and nota huge choice of fabrics. Over the last5 years aer exhibiting at the careshow, Hill & Hill Design has seen asteadily increasing list of happyclients with repeat business.

Jane and Mary offer free designadvice for anyone wanting a littlehelp with refurbishments, so whetheryou are looking to freshen up yourexisting furnishings or a completenew build scheme call Jane on 01246 591549 for a chat.

Article written by Jane Wildsmith

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Sarah Waller, Programme Directorfor the King’s Fund, commented onthe dome glasshouse installed atMandalay House, Oxford HealthNHS Foundation Trust: “the lack ofsocial space was obvious here…I am

delighted to see the end result as adefinite achievement in creating arelaxing and therapeuticenvironment for people who useNHS services.”

Solardome® geodesic domes areversatile and long-lasting. eyprovide a cost-effective long-termsolution that maximises the use of acare provider’s outdoor space, which

is oen underused due to thechangeable British weather. edomes make excellent activitycentres, horticultural therapy hubs oreven hydrotherapy rooms and canprovide a stunning, yet functional,focal point to existing outdoorrehabilitation areas.

Pippa Bailey, Managing Director,Solardome Industries, comments:“We are dedicated to enhancing thehealthcare environment by providingan innovative approach to therapeuticand rehabilitation design. Our domesenable patients and residents to takeadvantage of the proven benefits ofbeing outside and create a tranquilenvironment that in turn stimulates afeeling of wellbeing. ey are theperfect multi-purpose resource andoffer a unique way for healthcareproviders to enhance their facilities.”

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Under The Knife


SICK! Festival 2014 announces artistic line-upFeaturing Ruby Wax, Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), Gob Squadand Kim Noble. 3–29 March 2014 in venues across Brighton

SICK! is a new art and culturalfestival which confronts thephysical, mental and socialchallenges of life and death.Tackling issues surroundingadolescence, mental illness, ageingand death, the festival offers aninternational programmethroughout March, with liveperformances, dance, installation,film and debates across Brighton.

Comedian, writer and mentalhealth campaigner, Ruby Wax,performs her Sane New World showat the start of the SICK! Festival (3March at Brighton Dome CornExchange). She will look at how tolive a saner life by mastering, and notbeing a slave, to your mind. It followsRuby’s personal experience of

depression and her MAfrom Oxford Universityin Mindfulness-basedcognitive therapy.

Award winninginternational comedianand TV personality,Kim Noble, combines thecomedy and artistic filmworlds in You’re Not Alone, aperformance that chronicles onelonely man’s attempts at connection.

In May is a live musicalperformance addressing the end ofone man’s life. It is based on lettersfrom a son to a father and is set tolive music, created by Neil Hannon(e Divine Comedy).

e strength and vulnerability ofthe human body is celebrated in the

UK premiere of Journey, adance choreographed

and performed by 32-year-old Koen DePreter with 88-year-oldprofessional dancer

Alphea Pouget. Co-presented with South

East Dance, theperformance is followed by

Healthy Ageing, a discussion withProfessor of Human and AppliedPhysiology, Stephen Harridge, andthe dancers.

roughout the SICK! Festival(from 10 February), four patientstories and the experience of theirdoctors will be amplified in StoriesFrom e Front Line in JubileeSquare. A large-scale light-box

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installation will show comic stripsfrom four graphic comic artists,including ILYA, Woodrow Phoenix,Nicola Streeten and Ian Williams.

Furthermore, aer more than 100international performances, the finalshow of Gob Squad’s Before YourVery Eyes, presents seven children (8to 14 years) peering into the future ofthemselves as adults, as they prepareto leave childhood.

Helen Medland, Artistic Directorat e Basement, said: “Being sick isa universal thing that everyoneexperiences at some point in their

lives and connects us all as human beings.

“e SICK! Festival is aboutshining a light on those seriousmental and physical health issues,which too oen remain hidden andunder the radar. Underlying theSICK! Festival is a desire to helpinform and open minds, shareexperiences, but also bring humourto those dark periods of life. We wantto celebrate the survival of humanlife, individual resilience and thesocial bonds that keep us goingthrough this incredible array of

highly personal performances, artand discussions,” added Medland.

e festival’s programme isannounced today and is supportedusing public funding by the NationalLottery through Arts CouncilEngland, plus funding fromWellcome Trust, Brighton & HoveCity Council and the RoddickFoundation. e SICK! Festival isdelivered by e Basement withcontributions from over 25academics and medical practitioners.

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Able Environments – Bathrooms


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Gainsborough Specialist Bathing,Europe’s leading choice in hi-loassisted baths, has launched a newrange of easy access wet roomssuitable for a variety of long termcare settings.

ese stylish, yet exceptionallydurable wet rooms offer healthcareproviders, care home managers and carers with a versatile solutionthat meets the unique challenges of specialist bathing. Developed with users in mind, these new wetrooms enhance the bathingexperience with a host of

ergonomically designed features.Suitable for new-build or

refurbishment projects, the new wetroom range from Gainsboroughprovides a flexible bathing solutionthat can be tailored to accommodateindividual project and client needs.Each wet room incorporates a levelaccess wet deck area and slip-resistant flooring so accessibility andsafety is maximized in high trafficareas. A range of decorative wallpaneling is also available in sevenattractive finishes, including whitemarble, white gloss and white

diamond stone effects.Gainsborough’s wet room system

is available with a flat glass showerscreen or half-height shower doorsthat include MicroGuardantimicrobial protection technologyto assist with infection control. ereis a choice of TMV2 and TMV3shower units or a BEAB Careapproved electric shower withthermostatic controls. An integrated,so-touch padded shower seat withfolding armrests is also incorporatedalong with a fluted grab rail forimproved bathing comfort.

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Company Profile


Train to reducethe cost of a claimBabbar Abbas, Client Manager, Aon Care Insurance, discusses howcare home owners can minimiseliability claims

As the Client Manager for AonCare Insurance, I regularly speak toprospective clients face to face orover the telephone. One of the mostimportant topics of conversationsurrounds risk management; I amoen asked what a care home can doto prevent claims or reduce the costof claims.

Slips, trips and back injuriesconstitute a high proportion of claimsmade under a typical care homeinsurance policy. e insurancecompany would typically settle theseclaims either under the EmployersLiability or Public Liability section.One of the most efficient ways inwhich a care home can minimiseliability claims is to ensure staff areadequately trained and their trainingand development is recorded in a

durable format, either electronicallyor in a filing system.

Another way to minimise the cost ofclaims in general is to ensure remedialaction is taken as soon as possible. Youwill read examples below of what you,as a care home owner, can do tominimise the risk you are exposed towhen managing your business.

Example 1A prospective client I met in Surreyhad two claims for unfair dismissal.e correct risk prevention measuresfor this client would be to contact theinsurer’s legal advice helpline beforetaking any action against anemployee to eliminate the potentialfor a claim. Prior to taking any actionagainst an employee it is alwaysprudent to speak with the legaladvice helpline, firstly to ensurelegislation is adhered to and secondlyto make sure a care home is not thesubject of an unfair dismissal claim.

Example 2A care home owner I met in CentralLondon was concerned about severalclaims he had made with his previousinsurer for injuries to employees. To ensure this type of risk wascorrectly managed the correctiveaction would involve having up todate training logs for each employeeand maintaining these on a regularbasis. If a claim was then to ariseunder the Employers Liability section of a policy, a care home canprove its employees are adequatelytrained in the duties they areexpected to perform.

Training logs may not necessarilyavoid a claim being made altogetherbut they could limit the settlementamount.

Example 3I was in conversation with an existingclient at a care forum earlier thismonth and I was asked the question,‘Do Insurance companies take intoaccount CQC reports whengenerating premium?’

e simplest answer is; aninsurance underwriter will consultCQC reports to ascertain whether ornot a care home is considered a ‘goodrisk’. Care homes with high qualityCQC reports will have a higherchance of receiving favourableinsurance premiums.

If measures such as the above aretaken, insurers are more likely towrite a risk at a competitive price.

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Therapist


“Dorothy had foundthe experience of hospital and all that had happenedafterwards asshocking.”

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Spare a Thought

Her life has been very active, havingenjoyed crewing yachts in her sparetime as well as entertaining forfriends. In her latter years she wasrenowned for lavish dinner partiesand putting on fundraising eventsfor her favourite charity.

Her working life was in Londonwhere, whatever she did, she wasrelied upon for being a goodorganiser, confident and kind.

During a fundraising event, shetook a step to the le aer introducingthe ‘guest of honour’ and fell off thestage. Several bones were broken andduring a spell in the rehabilitationunit, she was told by variousprofessionals that it was unlikely shewould ever return to being hersprightly self. It was suggested shemove into a care home while they triedto put in a care package, includingadaptations for her to return home.

Dorothy had found the experienceof hospital and all that had happenedaerwards as shocking. From anindependent, active, formidablewoman, she had become dependent,inactive and trapped.

At first, she tried to assert herself.Letting people know what she wanted.She tried to make suggestions of howto improve the chef ’s cooking and toldthe carers and kitchen staff the correctway of serving and removing crockeryfrom the tables. She bought her ownbone china, trays, doilies and suchlike, hoping to receive her meals in anattractive manner.

Within time, she resented the waythe carers brushed her hair, her teethand how her stockings were put on –or not on occasions.

At first, she had lots of visitors, allrallying around to cheer her up; theybought her flowers, fruit andchocolates and spent many hoursreminiscing with her. Most of thetales she played a dominant role inand she loved the attention. Withinweeks, these visits waned and soonthe regular visits were from herchildren and grandchildren, whoremained upset to see her in that way.

She had been promised a returnhome but she still had difficulty with hermobility. As each room in her househad stairs leading into them it wastaking time to set up. ey were waitingfor ramps and other mobility aids.

Dorothy’s assertiveness reduced toaggressive snipes and things did notimprove with the catering at thehome. She spent hours sitting in herroom ruminating about the thingsthat were done wrong there. To an

outsider, or perhaps a carer, theyseemed miniscule but to her they hadbecome her main focus.

Staff who used to spend a littleextra time with her were only enteringher room when they needed to. Shebecame more and more isolated.

So what went wrong?I wonder, if she’d been a permanent

Care Home resident would thingshave been different for her?

Would the staff have made anextra effort to get to know her storyor not?

Would she have had more of herown possessions around her to helpher settle in?

Would there have been more effortto include her in any home activitiesor would she have been introduced toother residents?

Do we get to really know who ourresidents/patients/clients are? Whatare their values, beliefs, their proudestmoments, what will they beremembered for? What makes themsmile and what inspires them? If not,what are we protecting ourselves orthem from? Is our world becoming soregulated with CQC/Safeguarding/Health and Safety and SupportPlanning that we lose the person andwho they really are?

Do we create the “difficultbehaviour” by our actions?

Next time you see aclient/resident/patient, spare a thought.How could you be instrumental inmaking their day more pleasurable?

Dorothy is an 82yr old widow, mother, daughter, sister,aunt and friend to an ever diminishing group of friends.

Article written by Claire Pooley

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Dietary


Losing Weight In Your Senior Years

• Daily Caloric Expendituree amount of calories used duringphysical activity and digestion

A sluggish metabolism is when yourtotal metabolic rate is lower than theamount of calories you eat. As aresult your body stores the excess asfat for periods of lack.

e Benefits Of Increasing Your Metabolisme most attractive benefit ofincreasing your metabolism is thatthe more calories your body burnsthe more calories you can eat!Alternatively, if you are trying to loseweight the more of your fat storeswill be used for energy, thusaccelerating the weight loss process.

How Can I Increase MyMetabolism?To increase your metabolism youneed to increase the amount ofenergy your body uses on a dailybasis. e most efficient way to dothis is to focus on both areas of yourmetabolism at the same time. Firstwork on increasing your BMR andthen move more to increase yourdaily expenditure.

Increasing Your BMRe single most calorific function ofyour bod y is the maintenance ofyour muscle mass. erefore, themore muscle you have the more

Article written by Victoria Baker

As you get older it may feel likekeeping the weight off is an uphillbattle. You have tried every diet inthe book and still the poundskeeping creeping on. You think itmust be your metabolism slowingdown or that you are just not movingas much these days, but one thingyou are certain of is that everythingyou eat ends up on your hips.

While it is true that a sluggishmetabolism will lead to weight gain,most people don’t realise that agealone does not cause this problem.More accurately it is years of poorlifestyle habits, fad dieting and littleexercise that are the true culprits.

So, What Is A SluggishMetabolism?Your metabolism converts the foodyou eat into a form of energy(calories) your body can use tomaintain itself and survive. Yourmetabolic rate is the rate at which itdoes this (in other words how manycalories your body burns each day).

Your metabolic rate is divided intotwo categories your basal metabolicrate and your daily expenditure andtogether they make up your totalmetabolic rate:

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)e amount of calories used for basicfunctions like breathing, keepingyour heart beating and maintainingyour organs, tissues muscles andbones while you are at rest.

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calories you use. It goes withoutsaying then that increasing yourmuscle mass is the most effective way to increase your metabolism,and so here are 3 ways to help youachieve that.

Why ‘Fad’ Diets Don’t Work‘Fad’ diets may seem like the idealsolution for weight-loss, as the resultsare usually impressive. However, theeuphoria never seems to last for long.Before you know it you have oengained more weight back then whenyou started.

e reason for this is incrediblysimple, your body can only physicallyburn about 2lbs of fat a week. Anyadditional weight-loss is thengenerated by breaking down muscle(protein) to use as an emergency fuel.When your ‘diet’ is over you quicklygain back the fat you lost butrebuilding the lost protein is muchharder. By now you may have guessedthat a body composition comprisingof more body fat and less protein willresult in a slower metabolic rate, andso aer the diet the same foods youate before will now cause you to gainmore weight. Known as the yo-yoeffect, this is why you usually end upa little heavier each time you diet inthis way. Aer years of fad dietingyour metabolism can become so

sluggish that you weight can becomeunmanageable even when you eatvery little.

e only way to combat thisproblem is to reduce your stored fatcells slowly while maintaining orincreasing your muscle mass.erefore, consistent, exercise, smartdietary choices and strategic

supplementation are your ticket to astrong, healthy slim body.

If you would like more informationon how to lose weight, or would likehelp with any other healthproblems, please contact VictoriaBaker at the Optimum Health &Weight Loss Centre, 07855 465823.

3 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR MUSCLE MASS

Increase your movement & exercises

You’re never too old to do that little bit more than you are doing now, sowhen you can move your body, lift small weights (like baked bean tins) andgo to the gym if you can.

Eat good quality protein Eating proteins will help build and maintain your muscle mass. If you eat meat,make sure it’s good quality such as; grass fed beef; organic chicken; or freerange eggs. Good vegetarian sources include organic white beans, black beans,chickpeas, lentils and leafy greens like kale, spinach, broccoli and asparagus.

Supplement your strength While I believe you should get the majority of your nutrition from your diet,supplementation is an excellent way to support overall health and fill in thenutritional gaps. Among the supplements that have shown promise inpreserving and supporting muscle mass, topping the list are omega-3 fattyacids; vitamin D; L carnitine; glutamine, B12 & folic acid.

Under The Knife – Review


Care Show Birmingham achievesa 28% increase in visitorsAn overwhelming 2,946 visitorsflocked to the NEC Birmingham forCare Show Birmingham from 12 –13 November 2013, the largest showfor the care sector, providing 28%growth from 2012 and 76% increasefrom 2011, demonstrating theevents continued growth.

Part of this success was down toorganisers UBM Live introducing anew section to the event, theDementia Care Show, whichprovided advice tailored to careproviders, social services, GP’s andNHS professionals that are involvedin delivering dementia care.

Visitor feedback was incrediblypositive across the board. TraceyNidds, Registered Manager, Tamarisk

Care Agency said: “Information ontraining has been very useful and Iloved the Dementia Design Academy,which showcased an example of acare home that is dementia friendly.”

James Samuel, Event Director,Care Show said: “We are delightedwith this year’s visitor figures andfeedback as it proves that this is agrowing industry, and with the

introduction of the Dementia CareShow, Care Show Birminghamprovided visitors with a wide range ofcontent to ensure best practisecovering the entire care sector.”

“We are fully committed tocontinuing the promotion of theneed for dementia care and be seenas the leading event in themarketplace within this topic and thewider care industry.”

Exhibitors were extremely happyoff the back of high visitorsatisfaction, which resulted in the2014 show already being 80% booked.

Matthew Shove from RemPodssaid: “e show has been really good,so far we have made nine sales onstand and have 30 good leads.”

“The show has beenreally good, so far wehave made ninesales on stand andhave 30 good leads.”

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ingredients and the chef was nothappy that I called her the cook, Shewas the chef and this was her kitchen.

Hygiene – 10/10Wow, the place was clean. ebathrooms sparkled and the dustnever stood a chance.

Décor – 6/10Ok the Décor. Hmmm, well to me itlooked a little old fashioned and ratherin need of a visit from LaurenceLlewelyn-Bowen. However CareHomes are for the elderly and the placedid look like my Grandparents housealbeit a super clean version. I guess thisgives the residents the homely feel thatmany of them are used too. Anyway Ididn’t like it but that doesn’t mean myGrandma wouldn’t!

Client Interaction – 9/10I was very impressed with the waythe Care Home staff encouragedresidents to take part in activities

with each other within the CareHome. During my visit I witnessed aquiz in session in the communallounge and it was lovely to see the old folk laughing and sharing a jokewith each other over the answersthey had given.

e staff were all very courteousand respectful to the residents butalso clearly had a personalrelationship with each of them thatcouldn’t be artificial.

Overall Experience – 44 /50 (88%)

It’s the thumbs up for e MaplesCare Home. I would definitely sendmy Grandma here. Nice friendly andcaring staff and a clean and tidy placewith lots going on.

Note – Driven by Health magazinewishes to point out that the viewsexpressed in this article are those ofour journalist only and do not reflectany other public opinion.

Would you sendyour Grandma here?

Each issue, we will be going into acare home to have a look aroundand see what they have to offer.

is time Driven by Health visitede Maples Care Home inPeacehaven, East Sussex. A privateCare Home with 24 bedrooms.

Let’s find out how our journalistscored e Maples…

Staff Service – 10/10I was very warmly greeted by themanager herself, Mrs Ngaire Ware.Ngaire was extremely helpful andhappy to answer all my questions.Ngaire clearly shone with pride as sheshowed me how clean and organisedthings were. As we walked around,every member of staff greeted mewith a smile and a polite hello. I eventhought I saw ‘Boy’ the Care Homecat throw me a wee Cheshire grin.

Client Comfort – 9/10With their own photos, teddy’s andpersonal comforts around theirrooms to the photo montage of allthe current residents on the hallwaywall, It was clear for me to see a lot ofeffort was made to make theresidents feel secure. ere was agood balance of giving the residentstheir own independent personalspace with a pleasant togetherness.

I happened to see the hairdresseron her weekly visit and Ngaireinformed me that a beautician keptthe female fraternity looking glam.

e kitchen was full of fresh

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Under The Knife


Sneak preview of Naidex National 2014UK’s largest independent living event opens29 April to 1 May 2014, at NEC Birmingham

Taking place from 29 April to 1 May2014 (www.naidex.co.uk), NaidexNational 2014 opens its doors at theNEC Birmingham with a wide rangeof new products from over 300leading exhibitors, and offers thelatest thinking in the UK’s largestfree to attend conference forhealthcare professionals. e show isaimed at providing products,services and advice for those workingwith those affected by disability withover 10,000 visitors expected.

e conferenceNew for 2014, the fortieth year forthe show, Naidex has sealed a specialpartnership with the College ofOccupational erapists (COT) tocreate the new COT Zone. Highlightsof the new area include a review ofhome adaptations from Sue AdamsOBE, chief executive of Care andRepair England. Shelagh Morris,deputy chief AHP officer at NHSEngland, will explore the newcommissioning system a year on.

An exclusive partnership has alsobeen confirmed between Naidex andthe National Wheelchair ManagersForum (NWMF). For the first time, theNWMF will run two seminars at theconference and hold its Annual GeneralMeeting at the show on 29 April.

Returning to Naidex is the CPD-accredited Multi-Disciplinaryeatre where key speaker MelanieSturman-Floyd, manual handlingand backcare at Norfolk CountyCouncil will look at the mobilityneeds of individuals with dementia.e Ethos Educational eatre byHandicare will focus on moving,handling and pressure caretechniques and advice.

New and returning featurese popular Car Zone will besubstantially bigger with a new testdrive area to find the best newvehicles to meet individual needs.ere will also be a number of Meetthe Expert opportunities. Tomorrow’sWorld will showcase the best in new

technology and the Market Place willenable visitors to purchase smalleritems and leisure services.

Latest products and servicesNaidex National offers access to morethan 300 exhibitors includingbathroom and kitchen products fromAKW, Abacus Healthcare and NordicCare Services (showcasing the BathAccess Kit), pediatrics products fromKirton Healthcare and beds and lisfrom Joerns and ArjoHuntleigh.Wheelchairs and powerchairs will beshowcased at the Roma, ETAC,Ottobock and Electric Mobilitystands while Patterson Medical andNRS Healthcare will showcase theirvast selection of products, includingNRS’ new version of the SaturnTransfer Disc.

To register your interest in gaininga free ticket to the Naidexconference and exhibitionprogramme, please go towww.naidex.co.uk.

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How many of your clients have youseen waste large sums of money onmobility equipment? How many ofyou have wanted to be able to helpadvise your clients where to go andwhat to ask?

In my line of work I see it everyday, clients not wanting to waste theirvaluable time waiting on the NHSwaiting lists, so they go out andpurchase either a cheap wheelchair orsomething extortionately priced.Something they then oen regrethaving spent their money on becauseit’s not suitable for their needs. eythen inevitably end up back on thewaiting list for months beforesomething suitable is given to them.

Buying a piece of equipment tomeet mobility needs is not easy, thereare a lot of questions that need to beasked before you purchase. Don’t justhead down to your local mobilityshop, research their reputation beforeyou go, my advice to you, look for ashop that will assess your needs andbe honest, the more honest you arethe greater the chance of satisfyingyour needs.

Ask the four W’s and H, What,Where, When, Why and How? eseare the simple questions that need tobe answered to ensure the correctequipment is purchased. Make sureyou receive a full assessment. eyneed to measure your width andlength whilst seated. Let the assessorsee you seated naturally, don’t situpright if you don’t normally sit like

that, there is equipment that can beput in place to help support yourposture. If you have severe posturalneeds you need a postural assessment,these can be done privately by variouscompanies or by your localWheelchair Service, most mobilityshops won’t be able to advise correctlyon these issues. You are not being apest by asking these questions, wherewheelchairs are involved there are alot of ways to adapt the wheelchair tosuit any client, of course that doesmean spending more money or wouldyou rather have a wheelchair that isuncomfortable. Try the wheelchairbefore you buy.

So many of my clients want awheelchair to push their partnersaround, the common problem I hearis the wheelchair is too heavy topush, although there are light weightwheelchairs, more oen than not, it’snot the chair that’s too heavy. It’s thecombined weight of the client andthe chair. For example the lightestweight chair that I know of weighs12.7kg, add an occupant who weighs67kgs the person pushing now has topush 79.7kg. at’s not easy for a 60something year old frail lady to push,there is one suggestion I can makeand that’s buy a Self propelled chair.e larger wheels give a greatercircumference creating more frictionfor the propellant and it also allowsan easier ability to turn. It’s not goingto solve all of your problems howeverit may make it easier.

Also don’t forget about a cushion!When I’m talking cushions I’m nottalking about one that can be puffedup and put back on the couch. esecushions are built for a reason; theyare built to stop pressure sores frombeing created, or to stop the canvasesfrom sagging. ere are a hugevariety of cushions that could besuitable, anything from a standardvinyl to a top of the range airflowcushion like Starlock and Cloudcushions. Cushions are not cheapand also are not an item that youwant to buy more than once if youget it wrong. ink about the lengthof time you will be sat in thewheelchair (if you are a full time user,once a day or even occasional) youwill need some form of cushion inplace. Consider your past andcurrent medical history, have youhad a pressure sore or do you haveone, if so you need to opt for a higherrelieving cushion, if not think aboutcomfort and what you prefer to siton. Again try before you buy, a lot ofcompanies have reps that can comedown and help you out, and you arenot obliged to buy the wheelchairand the cushion from the same store.

ese common rules don’t justapply for wheelchairs, ask questionsand make sure you know what youwant from what you are buying.Remember be realistic, with therecession the way it is, not everyonecan afford the Stephen Hawkins ofwheelchairs.

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If you Google the word wheelchairyou will be provided with about26,600,000 results in a quarter of asecond. Admittedly, by page 28 thelistings relate to things like LadyGaga’s bejewelled 24 carat goldeffort, but the fact remains thatthere is a dizzying array of choice atthe fingertips of the majority ofpeople. In the time it takes to enjoya cup of tea you could have lookedat pictures and descriptions ofdozens of different types ofwheelchairs, or powerchairs, ormobility scooters. e amount ofchoice this can afford is amazing.

However, there is a drawback. Atthe risk of sounding like a Luddite,and while the internet can afford anabundance of different options, itcannot advise on which is mostsuited to the person viewing them.e majority of manufacturers dohave fantastically useful andinformative websites, but they cannotreplace the benefits of one-to-oneadvice. Of course, sometimes peopledo not feel the need to be advised.e American lecturer andhumourist Josh Billings said “Adviceis like castor oil – easy to give butdreadful to take.” at having beensaid, in an industry where the terms‘customer’ and ‘patient’ can oen beinterchangeable, getting the rightproduct is incredibly important.

We recently had a lady who cameinto one of our MyHealth Centreswho had purchased a mobility

scooter online. It had seemed like areal bargain at a couple of hundredpounds cheaper than we would havesold it. However, when it arrived itwas in a box, meaning that thecustomer had to wait for several daysuntil her son-in-law could comeround to put it together for her. Onceit was complete, the weatherprevented her from going out on it.When, eventually, she did get theopportunity, she found that her stiffknee – the reason for her needing thescooter in the first place – meant thatthere was insufficient legroom for herto sit on the machine comfortably.She finally got through to thecustomer services of the companywho had sold the scooter only to findout that she was outside of thetimescale for returning the item.

It may seem old-fashioned but Iam a firm advocate of people tryingbefore they buy. In this lady’s case theproblem with her knee would havebeen immediately apparent and wewould have been able to recommenda different type of scooter whichmight accommodate a straight leg,for example. We would also suggest ahome visit to ensure that the scooterwould fit in her shed, or house, orwherever she intended to keep it. Shewould also have advice onmaintenance and battery charging aswell as the knowledge that she couldspeak to someone should she everencounter a problem.

When that scenario is translated toeven more specialist equipment, suchas wheelchairs or pressure-relievingitems, the need for proper advice is

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paramount. Pressure sores (decubitusulcers) can develop quickly in anyonewith reduced mobility, such as olderpeople or those confined to a bed orchair. ey can be difficult to treatand can lead to seriouscomplications. Fortunately there aremany products on the market thatcan help to prevent or alleviate them.Conversely regular, prolonged use ofan unsuitable wheelchair can causeor aggravate such sores. Withoutproper assessment and advice,equipment bought to aid mobilityand independence can actually causemore problems than it solves.

All of which is not to say thatonline shopping is inherently bad.We, for example, have an extensivewebsite which sells everything fromprofiling beds to cutlery, mobility

scooters to incontinence products.Indeed, the ability to shop fromhome is a huge benefit to manypeople who struggle to get out. Myargument, though, would be that agood website should be backed upwith the option of being able to askquestions about the products on offerand seek advice as to whether theyare the most suitable for the personin question. Sometimes people donot always need the potentiallyexpensive item they think they need:they may not require a £300bathlier when a £10 grab rail maybe enough! Similarly, some itemshave a much larger price ticket assoon as they are described as ‘dailyliving aids.’ One-touch electric tinopeners, for example, are readilyavailable on the High Street for far

less than their counterparts on somewebsites geared toward disabled andelderly people.

e Worldwide Web has made theworld a much smaller and more easilyaccessible place. It is arguably thegreatest invention of all time. But thehuman touch is invaluable. Personaland home assessments are, in manycases, not only desirable but necessary.Individual advice on the comparativebenefit of one product over anothermeans the customer can be certain thatthey make the right choice.Furthermore a real, physical showroomstaffed by real, accessible people givesthe peace of mind that they can becontacted aer any purchase has beenmade. Napoleon described us as anation of shopkeepers. Maybe that isn’ta bad thing.

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Aid Call has been leading the wayin wireless nurse call technology forover 30 years and offer a wide rangeof products and bespoke solutionsdesigned specifically to meet theneeds of care homes. Our first classknowledge, innovative approach andreputation for delivering safe andefficient solutions positions us as theleading supplier of wireless nurse callsolutions.

e Aid Call Nurse Call systembrings flexible and powerful featuresthat allow you to focus on the mosteffective care delivery, rather thanbeing constrained by the limitationsof technology. Our nurse call systemsinclude many features designed tohelp care homes manage staff andresources more efficiently.

e ‘Accept’ feature allows staff tosee that a colleague has alreadyaccepted a call, to avoid staffdoubling up and attending the sameresident call and ‘Next Call Waiting’helps staff to use their time moreefficiently.

Aid Call’s Nurse Call system alsofeatures a call logging facility whichrecords the staff member in

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it meets the highest Class 1 Europeansafety critical accreditation.

When combined with Aid Call’s CallLogging system, management are ableto analyse response and attendancetimes at client and nurse level. esefeatures are useful to maximiseefficiency and improve the overallquality of care offered to clients.

With financial challenges facingthe care home industry, there hasnever been a greater need to offermore cost effective solutions. AidCall nurse call solutions offer stressfree functionality and safety coupledwith the reliability and heritage youwould expect.

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Setting itself apart from othersafety flooring collections, the Isaferange features a comparativelysmoother surface that ensures easycleaning and maintenance. issimple cleanability can allow staff tokeep on top of any loose andtrodden-in surface dirt without

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Living Environment – New Build


Local hospice hopes totransform end of life careSt Wilfrid’s Hospice, whose clinicalteams care for patients acrossEastbourne, Seaford, Uckfield,Heathfield, Hailsham and Pevensey,has recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility enabling them toexpand their caring services andsupport even more patients as theynear the end of life.

e new facilities include twentystunning bedrooms each with en-suite facilities and a view of thegardens, a dedicated WellbeingCentre offering a vast array ofsessions and treatments aimed athelping people to regain strength andfind a renewed zest for living and abase for the Hospice at Home Teamwho support hundreds of patients intheir own homes every year.

e hospice has an ambitious vision;a vision of a community where peopletalk openly about dying, live well untilthe end of their lives and wherenobody dies alone, afraid or in pain.e new building and its facilities helpto bring the team one step closer tofulfilling that vision and the

e Streete architecture for the new StWilfrid’s Hospice has been designedto promote a sense of wellbeing fromthe moment a person enters with theentrance opening up to a high ceilingwith glass that allows the light tostream into what is being called ‘eStreet’. e street is home to a bustlingcafé which has become a favouritewith patients, staff, volunteers and the

overwhelming impression on visitingthe hospice is of life being lived well.

Kara Bishop, Chief Executive of StWilfrid’s Hospice, said: “e buildinghas been designed to change the waypeople think about hospices. It’s inthe heart of a busy shopping area ofEastbourne which will make it muchmore visible to everyone in thecommunity, and we want it tobecome a community resource.”

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wider community and this impressivespace will also play host to manyevents designed to bring thecommunity into the building.

What is notable is that there is noreception desk. And that is just oneexample of how the design of thebuilding underpins the hospice’sphilosophy of building without barriers,so that it can change the way thecommunity thinks of a hospice. Insteadvolunteers act as hosts, welcomingpeople into the building and guidingthem to where they want to go.

Wellbeing Centree Wellbeing Centre, which runsdirectly off from the street, has a gym,which is visible from the front of thebuilding and offers a range of therapiesand activities including physiotherapy,yoga and t’ai chi, acupuncture,gardening, art session and cookinglessons for the recently bereaved.ere is also a hairdressing salon.

e Wellbeing Centre offerssupport for those dealing with theimpact a serious illness is having ontheir lives. Whether they want helpmanaging a physical problem likepain, breathlessness, tiredness or lossof appetite or support in dealing withtheir fears, family or financial worries,loss of purpose of the social isolationthat a serious illness can cause thewellbeing team are available to help.Each patient has a plannedprogramme tailored to address theirunique requirements. At St Wilfrid’sthey work closely with each individualto help them to address the symptomsand worries affecting them.

In-Patient UnitAt the end of the Street is a large glasswindow looking into a beautifulcourtyard, around which the twentyIn-Patient bedrooms are housed.Each bedroom has an en-suiteshower and a view of the garden –the beds can even be wheeled outside on a nice day. ere are alsotwo Jacuzzi bathrooms for people





who prefer a soak. e roomsthemselves feel more like acomfortable hotel with sumptuouscurtains and wallpaper.

e In-Patient Unit also boastsfour lounges, one of which makes fora comfortable overnight stay forfamilies with an en-suite shower anddining area.

In the communityIn addition to caring for patientswithin the hospice the clinical teamsupport patients in their own homes,work two days a week at the localhospital and support communitycolleagues and staff at nursing andcare homes.

In the last year Carolyn Skilton,Specialist Nurse Practitioner at StWilfrid’s Hospice, has been focussingon supporting and educating staff incare and nursing homes specificallylooking at initiatives that enable people

living in care homes to die in thesehomes rather than being admitted tohospital. is work has proved veryeffective with 5 out of 6 residentsfulfilling their wish to die in the carehome whilst the initiative has also seena significant drop in the number ofhospital admissions that could

otherwise have been avoided. Carolynwill continue to work with local careand nursing homes in the coming years.

For more information about StWilfrid’s Hospice you can visit theirwebsite at: www.stwhospice.org orcall 01323 434200.

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Fit for the future

Shine is a charity which offersspecialist support to anyone affectedby spina bifida and/orhydrocephalus, including parents,families, carers and professionalhealth and social care staff. roughinformation events, networking andcampaigning we enable ourmembers to get the best out of life.One of the ways we support ourmembers is to help them maintaintheir health by taking a look at theirgeneral level of activity, what theyeat, and how they keep their bodiesfit to last … well, a lifetime.

Regular exercise can be great forour heart health, circulation, and forfeeling better about ourselves.Outdoor exercise is a chance to get abit of sun (not too much though) onour skin, boosting our vitamin Dlevels which is crucial for bone health,and helping prevent depression.

Exercise doesn’t have to be acomplex, expensive process; if you likethe gym and it’s easy to get to and use,great. If not, find something simpleyou can do most days – a daily roundof the park or your neighbourhood, oran exercise DVD at home are betterthan a fortnightly gym session! (ereare some good ‘seated’ exercise DVDsfor sale on line for people withmobility or balance problems.)

Scientists are showing thatinactivity quickly changes the way thebody handles food energy, and thatavoiding inactivity is as important asgetting traditional exercise. So try to

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move around for a few minutes everyhour. For wheelchair users, exercisingyour legs, if you have any movement,can improve the circulation and helpkeep the muscles active, which in turncan help with weight management.

Sometimes people withhydrocephalus have difficulty withmemory, and underestimate howmuch they eat, because they forget.Taking a photo on your phone ofeverything you eat in a day or a weekcan help you recognise what’s goingon, maybe ask someone to remindyou to do this if you’re likely to forget.

Weight control can oen be aproblem for people with spina bifida,and can start from childhood. Parentsoen overestimate the amount ofcalories children need to grow, andchildren with less muscle, and whoare less active, will need fewer caloriesthan active, mobile children.

ey still need the same nutrients,like protein, vitamins, etc, but ‘empty’

calories in sugar need to be avoided.We don’t need sugar, and somescientists are sure it is as bad ascertain fats for our long-term health.Sugar in sweets, cakes and pop isobvious, but fruit juices can havealmost as much sugar as cola. Parents

can really help their children byproviding a diet full of goodness,which leaves out sugar and fatty foodslike sausage rolls where possible.

Never use food as a treat – have tripsto the park, or an extra story togetherinstead. Overweight children with pooreating habits tend to be overweightadults with health problems later in life;for people with spina bifida thisincreases their risk of pressure sores,can reduce mobility and independencein transferring, and can make bladderand bowel management much morechallenging. Involve the whole familyin healthier eating, rather than singlingout one child for a ‘diet’.

Adults with lumbar spina bifidamay need as few as half therecommended daily calories assomeone of the same build and level ofactivity without spina bifida. Gettingmore exercise might help, but you areunlikely to be able to do enough everyday to burn off the extra, which maybe as much as 1,000 calories. isequates to an extra 3 hours EVERYDAY in the gym! It is oen easier tonot eat it in the first place!

If you would like more informationabout spina bifida, hydrocephalusor Shine, please go to our websitewww.shinecharity.org.uk or call01733 555988.

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e Care Shows are designed to provide education, products and services for those owning, or running any organisationresponsible for the care of older people.

is includes proprietors, directors and managers of carehomes, nursing homes, domiciliarycare agencies, shelteredaccommodation, learning disabilityhomes, local authorities, specialistcare units and private hospitals.

e Care Shows take place at theBIC, Bournemouth and the NEC,Birmingham and are the largest caresector events in the UK.

Care Show Bournemouth takesplace from 26 – 27 March 2014, andwill feature over 170 suppliersincluding new exhibitors to the show,LloydsPharmacy, Aon UK andBudget Control UK.

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Education is a key feature at CareShow, with the Bournemouth showoffering three theatres:

Dementia Seminar eatreLeading industry commentators willtake part in thought provokingsessions covering topics such asdementia care in the community,inspirational dementia care projectsand dementia and the physicalenvironment.

ere are a mixture of paneldiscussions and presentations andaccess to all sessions is free of charge.

Keynote Seminar eatreFeaturing leading industrycommentators, the Keynote Seminareatre will cover topics including,the latest on regulation for the caresector, business outlooks for theshort and long terms and tips on

improving your business successthrough winning public sectorcontracts and marketing yourselvesto self funders.

Homecare eatre in associationwith UKHCAUKHCA will be working with CareShow Bournemouth to produce aprogramme of seminars tailored tothe interests of homecare providers.e introduction of a presentationtheatre specifically focused onhomecare themed issues is furtherrecognition of the importance of therole of the homecare sector inmeeting people’s care needs.

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