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At Courtney Thorne, we’ve been helping hospitals and care homes deliver safer, smarter care for over five decades. As a pioneer in UK nurse call technology, we know that when someone needs help, every second matters – and that clear, instantly recognisable alerts make all the difference. A nurse call system is the silent link […]

In modern day healthcare environments, whether this be hospitals or care homes settings,  effective communication between patients or residents and staff is absolutely critical. A well-designed nurse call system not only helps to protect the safety and dignity of those in care, but also supports operational efficiency, compliance, staff morale and resident satisfaction. At Courtney […]

Ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of the elderly is one of the highest priorities in any care home or healthcare setting. At the heart of this responsibility lies the ability to respond quickly and effectively when a resident needs assistance. One of the most trusted and widely adopted solutions for enabling this responsiveness is […]

In the world of modern healthcare, there are a wide variety of different healthcare technologies in medical environments that aim to simplify and improve patient care. Our range of modern nurse call systems are one such example of these technologies, and with these products, you will often find an array of nurse call accessories that […]

At Courtney Thorne, we’ve long recognised that nurse call systems are not just a simple convenience, but an essential lifeline in healthcare environments. When designing and delivering nurse call solutions for both hospitals and care homes, we must ensure that all of our products strictly adhere to all of the UK’s most stringent healthcare standards. […]

The healthcare industry provides a vital service for thousands upon thousands of UK residents; trusted, high-quality support for elderly and vulnerable people, critical care for patients in hospitals, and much, much more. With a role as crucial as this in society, making sure that services are providing an adequate standard of care is just as […]

At Courtney Thorne, we are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved accreditation under the Building Safety Act (BSA) for Higher-Risk Buildings. This milestone demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, compliant, and future-proof solutions for healthcare environments across the UK. What is the Building Safety Act 2022? The Building Safety Act 2022 was […]

In the dynamic environment of hospitals and care home facilities, efficiency, communication, and rapid response times are essential elements of the healthcare service. An often-overlooked linchpin of this system is the nurses’ station – a central hub for planning, coordinating, and implementing care. With the evolution of healthcare technology, particularly nurse call systems like those […]

In current times, protecting frontline nurses, healthcare staff and care workers is more than just a legal obligation – we believe it’s a moral imperative. These nurses, carers, and support staff operate in emotionally charged, physically demanding settings; often under threat of aggression or even potential violence. With workplace safety becoming a pressing concern in […]

High-quality healthcare relies on communication; between patients and their caregivers, and between doctors themselves. And in the high-pressure, fast-paced environment of a hospital, seamless and efficient communication is of the utmost importance. One of the most essential tools that facilitates this effective communication is the hospital call bell. Often overlooked in discussions of cutting-edge healthcare […]