Leasing vs Buying Care Equipment: What’s Best for Nursing Homes?
Leasing or buying care equipment? This article compares the costs, cash flow and flexibility of each option. It also covers your servicing and LOLER responsibilities and the 2026 accounting changes, to help nursing homes decide what works best for each piece of equipment.
Choosing the right sling: hands-on support for your nursing home
Choosing the right hoist sling is about much more than picking a size. The sling type, fit and the way it's applied all affect resident comfort, dignity and safety, as well as how easily staff can carry out transfers. Our Product Specialist, Alan Ryan, offers hands-on sling demonstrations in nursing homes across the Republic of Ireland.
10 Equipment Mistakes to Avoid in Your Nursing Home
Small equipment issues can easily go unnoticed in a busy nursing home. From overdue hoist examinations to damaged mattress covers, this article highlights ten mistakes to avoid, with practical steps to help managers and owners keep equipment safe, manage replacement costs and stay prepared for inspections.
InsideTrac is here: a clearer view of your nursing home’s purchasing
InsideTrac is here. Our new spend visibility programme brings your CareConnect purchasing data into one clear dashboard, helping nursing home managers, procurement teams and owners track spending, spot trends and make more informed purchasing decisions.
How to Track Purchasing Spend in Your Nursing Home
Understanding your nursing home’s purchasing spend starts with looking beyond the total on an invoice. This article explains which figures to track, how to compare spending fairly and how InsideTrac can help managers, owners and procurement teams make better-informed purchasing decisions.
What Makes a Bedroom Dementia Friendly? A Guide for Nursing Home Refurbishments and New Builds
When designing or refurbishing a nursing home, every decision about the resident's bedroom has the potential to improve comfort, independence and wellbeing. For residents living with dementia, thoughtful bedroom design can also reduce confusion, support orientation and create a calmer environment.
When Should a Resident Be Referred for Specialist Continence Support
Continence needs can change over time, particularly for older adults living in nursing homes. While many residents can be successfully supported through routine continence care, there are occasions when specialist assessment is needed to identify underlying causes, review treatment options or recommend a different approach.
Choosing Products That Help Maintain Healthy Skin in Care Homes
Maintaining healthy skin is one of the most important aspects of continence care in nursing and residential care settings. For residents living with urinary or faecal incontinence, the skin is exposed to constant moisture, friction and irritants that can quickly lead to discomfort and breakdown if not managed correctly.
S&E CareTrade Renews Carbon Neutral Certification: Continuing Our Commitment to a More Sustainable Future
As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration across the healthcare sector, we're proud to announce that S&E CareTrade has successfully renewed both our Carbon Neutral Certification and Carbon Offset Certification.
How to Choose the Right Pressure Relief Mattress for Your Care Home
Pressure ulcers remain one of the most significant risks for residents with reduced mobility. Choosing the right pressure relief mattress is therefore one of the most important decisions a nursing home can make, helping to protect skin integrity, improve comfort and support high-quality, person-centred care.