Introducing Aquarate Just Bowl

offer a bespoke training package which is supplemented by our exclusive Just Bowl equipment and additional items depending on the company s requirements We also provide aftercare support and guidance to ensure that Just Bowl is being utilised to its full potential ’

Yeoman Shield Fire Door Ser vices Taking the Guess Work out of Fire Doors

Fire Doors are an imperative part of fire safety and are considerations of the design and maintenance of any building but especially residential Article 17 – RRFSO states fire safety provisions (includes fire doors) must b a suitable condition and wo g

If you are the Responsible Person it’s imperative you appoint a competent person to assist in meeting your duties under the fire safety order to ensure fire safety measures including fire doors are kept in working order

Yeoman Shield s Fire Door Services can help to take the guess work out of fire door maintenance by providing fire door inspections, condition reports remedial work and fire door installation all carried out by FDIS and/or FIRAS accredited team members tation of Yeoman Shield

Protection products can also be in the long term financially beneficial by halting impact damage from the start eliminating many repairs in the future and again will extend door lifecycles

Installing Yeoman Shield door protection products such as door protection panels door edge protectors and PVCu glazing bead units will not affect the integrity of the fire door as all products have been tested, in situ to the current standard required Vulnerable frames and architraves can also be protected from impact with Yeoman Shield to prevent dangerous splintering and splitting as well as abolishing the time-consuming repetitive need for repainting

When residents enter a care home their daily routine inevitably changes and consequently, several forms of physical activity are no longer possible One such activity, that is synonymous with older adults is bowls According to Sport England in 2021 there was over 165 000 people playing bowls in England, but it is estimated that this figure is significantly higher especially considering there are over 2700 lawn green clubs over 2000 crown green clubs and an estimated 90 000 participants, 18000 participants taking part in Short Mat Bowls and many more taking part in Indoor Bowls, Disability Bowls and Carpet Bowls Sadly for many residents when they enter a care home they will no longer be able to enjoy a ‘roll up’ on a sunny afternoon However the Bowls Development Alliance is helping to change that by introducing Just Bowl into the care sector

Just Bowl was developed in 2014 by the Bowls Development Alliance as a community engagement programme and is a fun easy to play form of bowls that can be used in care homes rehabilitation centres, leisure facilities, educational establishments community settings and just about anywhere else Ian McCombes the Just Bowl Manager explains ‘We work with our partners to

The team have also been working with Sheffield Hallam University to conduct research and identify what impact Just Bowl has had on residents in Brighterkind care homes The findings showed that Just Bowl encouraged inclusivity as it allowed people of all ages and abilities to play The research conducted in 2018 showed that 83% of participants had a disability and 75% of the participants were aged 81-101 years of age Just Bowl also helped to increase physical activity levels with research showing the average physical activity levels (including light activity) increased by 40 minutes per week This is significantly important as research shows that any increase in the volume and frequency of light activities and any reduction in sedentary behaviour will contribute towards health The research carried out by Sheffield Hallam University also identified that Just Bowl created a sociable and fun atmosphere as the participants were able to bond whilst playing the game which subsequently led to an improvement in the mental wellbeing of those taking part with the research showing improvements in happiness and a reduction in anxiety

Additionally the research established that exercise self-efficacy increased following participation in Just Bowl, which suggests that participants felt more confident in their ability to be physically active Self-efficacy is the belief and conviction that one can successfully perform a given activity and exercise self-efficacy is an important predictor of the adoption and maintenance of exercise behaviours both of which could have compelling impacts on care home residents in their day to day lives

For further information on Just Bowl please visit us at UK Care Week at stand E40 or contact Ian on 07741873233 or ian@justbowl org

Having a good maintenance routine will dispel some needs of fire door replacement therefore being more cost effective

For a complete repair and protect service contact the team today frdp@yeomanshield com or visit www yeomanshield com or see the advert page 10