How To Design a Care Home With Health and Safety in Mind

Designing with regulations in mind: Care homes must adhere to strict UK health and safety regulations, covering infection control, medication management, fire safety, and emergency planning, with regular inspections carried out by the CQC. Key safety design features: Considerations include infection control (e.g. PPE stations, easy-clean surfaces), fall prevention (e.g. handrails, non-slip flooring), heating and […]

Aedifice Advising The Care Sector for 25 Years

Aedifice Partnership marked 25 years in 2024 providing project management, surveying, CDMC, and cost management services to the care sector. In 2016, the firm expects to manage £70 million in care sector projects, from small extensions to large-scale private care homes. Rising labour and material costs, along with contractors struggling to maintain fixed prices, continue […]

What is a Party Wall Dispute?

A party wall dispute arises when neighbouring property owners disagree over proposed works affecting a shared wall, often during renovations or extensions. The Party Wall etc Act 1996 provides a legal framework to manage these disputes fairly, requiring formal notice (a Party Wall Notice) to be given to affected neighbours. Disputes often occur due to […]

Tips to Ensure Your Care Home Project Runs Smoothly

Proactively identifying and planning for potential risks and delays is crucial to keeping care home construction projects on schedule. For refurbishment projects in occupied homes, physical segregation of work areas helps minimise disruption and ensures resident safety. All contractors should receive thorough site inductions from care home management to understand restricted areas and key health […]

How To Improve Sociability In Care Homes

Promoting sociability in care homes is vital for residents’ emotional and mental well-being, helping to combat loneliness and improve overall health. Designing inclusive communal spaces from the outset — with accessible layouts, comfortable seating, and thoughtful placement — encourages social interaction. Organising a diverse range of regular social activities, from quizzes to gardening, helps residents […]

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