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Keeping track of clothing in a busy care home environment can be challenging. Items can easily get lost or mixed up, especially when residents gather to socialise in shared areas and all laundry is processed in a communal facility. With this in mind, it’s not surprising that one of the biggest causes for complaint in…
Sustainability in care homes is becoming increasingly important, rising up the agenda as the government’s Net Zero by 2050 target, and the NHS’ 2040 deadline, draw closer. While for some, these targets may feel like a distant reality, care and nursing homes across the country can’t afford to take a backseat on these issues. Managers…
How do you create a dementia-friendly care home? When you’re a care home manager, this question is likely at the top of your list to create a safe space for those residents living with dementia in your care. By doing things like careful planning of your care home layout, using the right safety features…
Managing laundry in a large care home can be overwhelming, but with the right systems in place, it doesn’t have to be. Ensuring your residents’ comfort and maintaining an organised process are critical. By implementing a streamlined care home laundry system, you can enhance the well-being of your residents while making laundry management smoother and…
Celebrating a new milestone today! A massive push from the Fixxon team has meant that this week we have sold our 6 millionth button! That means six million items of clothing in care homes have been securely labelled, and are being returned to their rightful owners, wash after wash. We are thrilled to provide this…
We’ve all had to undergo a steep learning curve in the use of video conferences this year. From only just getting to grips with Facetime, many of us have made quite a leap into the inner workings of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and Houseparty! These applications have been a lifeline for keeping in touch with…
After an uncertain start to the year we are happy to announce that we have been awarded Most Innovative Clothing Identification System 2020 at the UK Enterprise Awards hosted by SME news. We’d like to thank and commend all of our customers, many of whom have been on the frontline dealing with the struggles of Covid-19.…
Say hello at the NEC Birmingham, 17th & 18th March The 2020 Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo aims to showcase the very best products, services, innovations and contributions in the industry. Come see us at Stand N394 to see how our innovative labelling system can streamline your care process.
We are exhibiting at the Care Show 2019 at the NEC today and tomorrow! Visit stand A23 for a demo and a chance to win champagne and a spa trip.
As we get older we may realise that the place we call home is no longer fit for our needs. There are many factors to consider when choosing between staying in your familiar home or moving to a new environment, be it a house more suited to your needs or a care facility. It is estimated…