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A nurse call system is a communications solution for hospitals and care homes that is designed to be in place and provide value over the long term. However, despite many of the modern innovations and bolstered reliability of these technologies, there will always be a time in the lifecycle of the system where certain elements […]

2026 has seen the UK experiencing unprecedentedly high temperatures, starting from back in spring and continuing through the summer. Near-emergency levels of heat can have a detrimental effect on not just the healthcare of hospital patients and care home residents, but also on the workflows and stress-levels of nurses and carers. A study conducted by […]

The alarms generated by nurse call systems are one of the most important factors in protecting the safety and wellbeing of patients and residents. However, as hospitals and care homes continue to adopt more connected technologies, the number of alarms staff encounter throughout the day has increased significantly. While each alert is intended to improve […]

A modern nurse call system is one of the most important pieces of healthcare technology available to carers in the industry. Often misunderstood as being a simple “click of a button” to summon nurses to a patient or resident’s bedside, nurse call systems are in fact complex infrastructures that bring administration, reporting, direct action, and […]

Having a functional nurse call system, whether you are a hospital, care home, or any other more specialised form of healthcare organisation, is a non-negotiable of providing a competent care service. While all of these types of facility share one thing in common (providing quality healthcare), every single type of healthcare organisation will have its […]

Every hospital or care home, no matter the types of services they provide, needs a reliable method for residents or patients to summon assistance from their caregivers. Nurse call systems are the key to meeting this challenge, however, the demands placed on them can vary quite significantly, depending on a variety of factors like the […]

We’re looking for a new Operations/Finance Administrator This is a new position created due to growth in sales and finance in recent years necessitating a more proactiveapproach to the pre/post-sales processes and chasing outstanding balances whilst maintaining a high level ofcustomer satisfaction (through verbal communication). Much of this administration currently falls upon thefield and tele-sales […]

Delivering safe, responsive and high-quality care has never been more important for the NHS. In 2026, there is an increasing focus on things like meeting patient expectations, alleviating staffing pressures, encouraging compliance with existing standards and regulations, and meeting digital transformation targets. Modern nurse call systems are just one of the key pieces of healthcare […]

Modern nurse call systems should always come equipped with a wide variety of optional features, accessories, and general add-ons – and our Altra range of nurse call solutions is no different. By customising our base systems with nurse call accessories, managers and staff leaders can take the foundational excellence of our systems and build on […]

One of the biggest benefits of using a nurse call system in your hospital or care home is its innate ability to adapt and evolve with your organisation as it changes over time. A modern nurse call system is not just a means for patients or residents to request help, but a communication backbone that […]