Features

The Carer includes a number of regular editorial features, in addition to informative news items relevant to the industry.

For advertisers we aim to ensure that your message is delivered within the relevant editorial section to ensure the best possible response from our readers.

REGULAR FEATURES:

Catering for Care

  • Best practices in meal planning and nutrition for elderly residents
  • Innovative dietary solutions, including special diets (e.g., low-sodium, pureed foods)
  • Spotlight on local suppliers and sustainable sourcing options

Cleaning, Hygiene & Infection Control

  • Latest cleaning and hygiene protocols for care facilities
  • Infection control best practices, especially post-pandemic innovations
  • Product showcases for cleaning and hygiene solutions

Dementia Care

  • Effective dementia care approaches and therapies
  • Environmental adaptations to support dementia patients
  • Research-based strategies for engaging and supporting those with dementia

Education & Training

  • Updates on mandatory and optional training for care staff
  • Emerging trends in care-focused professional development
  • Spotlights on new certifications, qualifications, and training platforms

Furniture & Furnishings

  • Ergonomic and adaptable furniture for residential care environments
  • Stylish yet functional design trends suited for care facilities
  • Case studies on transforming spaces for comfort and functionality

Laundry Solutions

  • Efficient laundry systems and technology for high-volume care settings
  • Hygiene standards for laundry services in care homes
  • Sustainability options in linen and laundry care

Nurse Call, Falls Prevention, & Monitoring

  • Innovations in nurse call systems and patient monitoring
  • Fall prevention strategies and tools
  • Case studies on improved safety and response times in care facilities

Property, Finance & Professional Services

  • Financial management and budget optimization for care facilities
  • Real estate trends impacting care home expansion or renovation
  • Legal and compliance updates relevant to care home operations

Recruitment

  • Trends in healthcare recruitment and retention
  • Best practices for hiring, onboarding, and supporting care staff
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities within the sector

Technology & Software

  • Latest technology solutions for patient care and operational management
  • EHRs, care planning, and workflow automation tools for care homes
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity considerations for patient data

GUEST FEATURES:

The upcoming guest features are as follows:
 

GUEST FEATURES 2025:

JAN/FEB 2025

  • Care Home Insurance
  • Energy Solutions
  • Floors & Floorcoverings
  • Medication Management
  • Nutrition and Hydration
  • Pressure Care
  • UK Care Week

MAR/APR 2025

  • Accessible Bathing
  • Care Show London
  • Cyber Security
  • Fire Safety
  • Interactive Entertainment
  • Lighting Solutions
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Sensory Care

MAY/JUN 2025

  • Care & Occupational Therapy Show
  • Continence Care
  • Dysphagia & Nutrition
  • Kitchen Design & Equipment
  • Medical Aids
  • Patient Handling & Moving
  • Payroll Solutions
  • Uniforms & Workwear

JUL/AUG 2025

  • Afternoon Tea Week
  • Continence Care
  • Energy Solutions
  • Fire Safety
  • Interactive Entertainment
  • Odour Control
  • Outdoor Spaces

SEP/OCT 2025

  • Assistive Technology
  • Care Show Birmingham
  • Kitchen Design & Equipment
  • Medication Management
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Uniforms & Workwear
  • Waste Management

NOV/DEC 2025

  • Accessible Bathing
  • Cyber Security
  • Energy Solutions
  • Floors & Floorcoverings
  • Interactive Entertainment
  • Lighting Solutions
  • Patient Handling & Moving

 
The 2025 Features List is also available to download in PDF format. Please click here.

 

FEATURE SYNOPSIS:

Accessible Bathing
Solutions for safe, accessible bathing, focusing on equipment, grab rails, and adaptive bathroom design.

Afternoon Tea Week

Covering activities and catering and hydration options to keep residents refreshed and entertained during Afternoon Tea Week and beyond.

Assistive Technology

Covers technology aids for communication, mobility, and daily living, including wearables and alert systems.

Care Home Insurance

Covers insurance policies, liability coverage, and risk management strategies specific to care facilities.

Continence Care

Products and protocols for incontinence management, including wearable technology and staff training.

Cyber Security

Cybersecurity measures for protecting patient data, including compliance, access control, and staff training.

Dysphagia & Nutrition

Approaches for managing swallowing difficulties, including diet modifications and hydration aids.

Energy Solutions

Energy efficiency in care settings, covering cost-saving measures and sustainable practices, like renewable energy options and energy management systems.

Fire Safety

Covers fire safety protocols, equipment, training, and emergency planning specific to care facilities.

Floors & Floorcoverings

Focus on safe, hygienic, and resilient flooring options for high-traffic areas in care facilities.

Interactive Entertainment

Focus on engaging activities and entertainment for residents, including virtual reality, music therapy, and art programs.

Kitchen Design & Equipment

Efficient kitchen layouts and equipment solutions tailored to meet the dietary and volume needs of care facilities.

Lighting Solutions

Focus on lighting designs that support resident comfort, fall prevention, and day-night cycles for patients with dementia.

Medical Aids

Reviews assistive devices for daily living and mobility, from walkers to adaptive utensils.

Medication Management

Technologies, policies, and practices for safe and efficient medication administration, including electronic medication records.

Nutrition and Hydration

Addresses standards and solutions for maintaining hydration and nutrition, covering assistive eating devices, water stations, and hydration tracking.

Odour Control

Odour management systems and practices to maintain a comfortable living environment for residents.

Outdoor Spaces

Highlights accessible and therapeutic garden designs, sensory gardens, and outdoor furniture.

Patient Handling & Moving

Covers safe handling and lifting equipment, such as hoists and slings, to ensure patient and staff safety.

Payroll Solutions

Payroll management systems tailored for large staff rosters and varying shift patterns in care facilities.

Pressure Care

Prevention of pressure sores, including specialized beds, cushions, and proactive monitoring solutions.

Sensory Care

Approaches and equipment to support sensory needs, beneficial for residents with dementia or sensory processing issues.

Uniforms & Workwear

Focus on functional, comfortable, and hygienic workwear designed for care staff.

Waste Management

Environmentally friendly waste disposal methods, focusing on biohazard management and recycling.