Barry Vacher's Author Archive
Wireless vs Wired nurse call systems
This case study shows the comparison between a hardwired nurse call system and a wireless system using the same hospital refurbishment project specification and drawings provided to two leading manufacturers. Courtney Thorne was commissioned to provide the wireless nurse call option.
Spotlight on Carl Start – Director at Econogard Alarm Solutions
This month we have been in conversation with Carl Start, Director at Econogard Alarm Solutions. Econogard Alarm Solutions are a Courtney Thorne Gold Partner. Established over 40 years ago in Cambridge, they are a leading specialist in the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of safety systems such as fire alarm, nurse call and access control […]
Silent Running – Tranquility in Care Homes
Quiet and calm care homes ensure that residents are able to live in a more relaxing and pleasant home environment. Similarly, carers and staff find that they too benefit from reduced stress when working in a home where noise levels are kept to a minimum. In this article, we will explore some of the detrimental […]
Spotlight on Tim Jones – Senior Buyer at Colten Care
In this months Spotlight, we speak to Tim Jones, who is Senior Buyer for our long standing client, Colten Care. 1. Could you tell us a bit about Colten Care? Colten Care operate 21 privately owned care homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire & West Sussex. We are a family-owned business voted number 1 Large Care […]
Spotlight on Brian Leppla – General Manager at BP Multipage
This month we have been in Conversation with Brian Leppla, General Manager at BP Multipage. BP Multipage is one of our Gold Partners and is a distributor of our nurse call systems for care homes and facilities in Ireland. 1. Could you tell us a bit about BP Multipage? BP Multipage specialise in solutions that […]
Spotlight on Richard Forster – Field Service Engineer for Courtney Thorne
This month’s Spotlight falls on one of our own team members, Richard Forster. Richard was one of many at Courtney Thorne who has been working throughout the Pandemic – ensuring Care Homes and Hospitals have had their Nurse Call Systems serviced and installing new systems where required. How long have you been with Courtney Thorne? […]
BUILD THE FUTURE – NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
It’s “National Apprenticeship Week” and this year’s theme is “Build the future”. Apprentice Jake Murphy who recently joined Courtney Thorne’s award winning Technical Services Team, has this to say: – “After being at Courtney Thorne for a month, I have found everyone here to be very welcoming and extremely helpful. Coming from an arts/fitness background, […]
Spotlight on Rash Joomun, Head of Operations for InstaCare Systems
InstaCare Systems are a Courtney Thorne Gold Partner, based in Devon and covering the South West region. They are independent suppliers of nurse call and all associated technologies. They work hard for their customers to maximise the use and lifespan of their nurse call systems. The ethos is to provide a local, efficient service, working […]
Courtney Thorne in Partnership with VWS
Courtney Thorne is delighted to welcome “VWS” as our business partner promoting and selling Courtney Thorne’s innovative nurse call solutions throughout Scotland. Courtney Thorne has been manufacturing, selling, and maintaining nurse call solutions for hospitals and care homes for 50 years throughout the UK and across the world. Its wireless technology is relied upon by […]
Courtney Thorne – COVID-19 Update
As the UK enters the latest phase of COVID-19 Lockdown, we at Courtney Thorne want to reassure you that we are still operating and that we are taking all necessary precautions to protect you and those in your care, as well as our own staff. A well maintained and fully operational Nurse Call system is crucial […]
