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Nurse call systems are non-negotiable within healthcare environments, being a vital component in the way care is delivered within hospitals and care homes alike. Installed as a long-term solution to communications between teams and the patients they serve, nurse call systems need to be equipped to handle this responsibility over longer periods of time. The […]

An often understated aspect of a healthcare organisation’s ability to deliver quality care, is in the way the architecture and interior space has been put together. The way teams of staff navigate and coordinate themselves, where certain stations and equipment are housed, and the general flow of the space are all things that can have […]

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 […]

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 […]

Modern healthcare environments are defined by their commitment to safe, efficient and responsive care. Whether in a bustling NHS ward, a private hospital unit, or a residential care setting, effective communication between residents or patients and carers is a cornerstone of quality care. Nurse call systems, including hybrid call bell systems, play a vital role […]

The UK healthcare landscape is always evolving, and 2026 is set to be no different, bringing further transformation across hospitals, care homes and all other healthcare settings. From regulatory reforms and digital integration to changing patient expectations and workforce pressures, the care delivery environment is becoming more complex and connected. At Courtney Thorne, we understand […]

At Courtney Thorne, we recognise that effective and responsive nurse call systems are a cornerstone of safety and well-being across hospitals and care homes. At the heart of these systems are not only the call points, buttons, and wireless networks that connect staff and residents, but also a suite of specialised triggers that ensure help […]

At Courtney Thorne, we understand that in healthcare and residential care settings, timely intervention is often the difference between dignity and distress – between routine assistance and crisis escalation. A well-designed nurse call system is a critical element in enabling that timely response. In this article, we will unpack what we mean by response time, […]