Cleanability, comfort and ease of installation – choosing the right surfaces for care homes has never been more important. Joe Hurst, Altro’s Key Account Manager for Social Care, considers the...
Conlon Construction and Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP) have completed the creation of a rehabilitation unit which will help patients recovering from mental health conditions regain the skills associated with day-to-day...
Kirk Taylor, Head of Development at Kajima Partnerships, believes those working across construction and public sector building programmes need to help NHS managers find a way to expand capacity by...
When COVID-19 started its aggressive expansion throughout the world, one of the major fears was that healthcare providers would be overwhelmed. ...
Healthcare facilities are meant to be places of reassurance and restful environments in which patients feel safe and secure. Although hospitals and other medical organisations are working around the clock...
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental flaws in conventional care home design, with many no longer fit for purpose and unable to meet the current needs of residents. ...
Controlling the spread of harmful virus particles in public buildings is a national priority, and the infrastructure of these buildings can be pivotal in how this is managed. ...
Products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd., including its Stopgap 300 HD levelling compound and Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive adhesive, have been used to create a high-quality flooring finish as...
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has helped to support frontline NHS workers as part of SalutetheNHS.org, a major non-profit initiative, set up to provide one million nutritious, free meals to...
Climate change. Can anyone really argue with the volume of research and data that proves that global warming effects are being caused by humans? That industry, infrastructure and the needs...
In November last year, an influential coalition of housing and charity groups, including RIBA and Age UK, said that “the next Government should make all new homes accessible and adaptable”....
Trevor Dowd, Executive Director at Trident Building Consultancy, considers the ability of modern methods of construction (MMC) to address the urgent need for aged care....
Products donated by F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have been used to help support the wellbeing of NHS staff at a hospital in Leicester during the coronavirus pandemic....
Venues can open their doors to a wider range of people by improving their accessible facilities- and have the cost match funded by the Government. ...
COVID-19 is affecting the global economy in a way not witnessed since the 2008 economic recession. Market volatility is resulting in sudden movements across the major financial markets, as investors...
With unprecedented demand on health and care services, robust solutions for adapting spaces quickly for high intensity use have become vitally important. ...
In recent years, the arguments for and against the use of biocides have intensified. Some pro-biocide organisations (typically manufacturers utilising biocides in their products) are making bolder claims than ever...
When our loved ones move into independent living or a nursing home, our main priority is to ensure that they feel safe and secure. Unfortunately, care homes face a number...
NHS Trusts are being given the opportunity to improve provisions for patients, without it costing a penny. ...
Stephanie Lee, Marketing Manager at P C Henderson, takes a look at what needs to be considered when specifying sliding door hardware systems for disabled access....
