What are dementia toys and sensory products, and how can they support dementia care?
Meaningful activity is an important part of person-centred dementia care. Familiar objects, tactile materials, music, photographs and comforting soft products can sometimes help a person feel engaged, relaxed or connected with their surroundings. Products commonly described as dementia toys include sensory cushions, fidget aids, dolls, companion animals, puzzles and reminiscence resources. The term can be […]
Finalists announced for NACC Care Chef of the Year 2026
Twelve of the UK’s leading care catering professionals have secured places in the final of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Chef of the Year 2026 competition following a series of closely contested regional heats. The annual competition, which celebrates excellence in care catering, saw chefs from across England compete in semi-finals held […]
MEET THE TEAM: Victoria Petch, Event Manager at the Care Forum
With more than 14 years at Forum Events, Victoria Petch has helped hundreds of suppliers connect with senior decision-makers across a wide range of industries. As Sales Event Manager for Care Forum, she works closely with solution providers looking to engage with care home operators, domiciliary care providers and senior professionals responsible for purchasing products […]
Designing care home lounges that support everyday living
In care homes, lounges are more than communal spaces, they are where daily life unfolds. Residents spend much of their time here socialising, relaxing, welcoming visitors and simply feeling at home. As such, lounge design plays a quiet but powerful role in wellbeing, comfort and connection. Yet even well-loved lounges can stop working as effectively […]
Care home seeks community support to celebrate resident’s 103rd birthday
Buckinghamshire care home is inviting people from across the UK to help celebrate the remarkable life of one of its oldest residents by sending birthday cards ahead of her 103rd birthday. Buckingham House Care Home in Gerrards Cross is hoping to surprise resident Vera Florence Cole (pictured above, with her daughter Diana) with messages of […]
Care Home Cleaning Supplies: An infection control review for managers
Effective infection prevention in a care home depends on much more than purchasing disinfectant, gloves and hand sanitiser. Managers need to ensure that the right products are available, suitable for the intended task, stored safely and used consistently by properly trained staff. The product range must also reflect the needs of residents, the layout of […]
MEET THE TEAM: Daniella Batchelor, Delegate Portfolio Sales Manager at the Care Forum
Behind every successful Care Forum is a dedicated team focused on bringing together the right people, ideas and solutions. As Delegate Portfolio Sales Manager, Daniella Batchelor works closely with senior care providers to understand their priorities, facilitate meaningful introductions and ensure every attendee gets maximum value from the event. We spoke to Daniella about her […]
August 2026 is Dementia Care Month on Care Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and this August we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Dementia […]
Hygiene Management in Care Homes
Hygiene is fundamental to resident safety, infection prevention and quality care. As care homes face increasing operational pressures, investing in professional-grade equipment can help maintain consistently high standards while improving efficiency across key areas such as kitchens and laundry rooms. In busy kitchens, dishwashing systems must deliver reliable hygienic results throughout the day. The Miele […]
Tunstall launches cross-sector partnership programme to strengthen connected care
Technology-enabled care provider Tunstall Healthcare has launched what it describes as an industry-first partnership programme aimed at bringing together organisations from across health, housing and social care to improve collaboration and deliver more joined-up support for people receiving care. The initiative has been created in response to growing pressure on health and social care services, […]