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Nutrition and Hydration. We know it’s important for a good quality of life, but we also know it is easy for  the elderly to forget to eat and drink properly. We examine how care homes can help residents maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration. Food is fundamental to the quality of life, and for many older people in particular, it can be critical to their health and well-being. Unplanned or unexplained weight loss can make older people more susceptible to catching illnesses. People’s appetites can also reduce as they get older, so ensuring care home residents are eating enough is vital.

Fire safety – It can be a matter of life and death, especially where there are vulnerable people involved – like the residents of a care home. We explore some best practices every care home should employ to reduce their fire risk.

Brexit explained: Wightman & Parrish address Danny Dyer’s “mad riddle”

EastEnders actor and TV personality Danny Dyer had a lot to say on Brexit this month, stating “No one knows what it is. It’s like this mad riddle”. The fact is… Danny’s outburst rings true for many across the UK and poses a lot of ‘what-ifs’ for a number of industries.

Essity, a supplier of Wightman & Parrish, have recently released the results of their latest school hygiene survey. More than 400 primary school teachers and 500 parents and children took part and the findings were unexpected. The results show the importance of school hygiene education which can provide a reduction in absenteeism, improved concentration in classes and, most importantly, happy and healthy children and staff