Welcome to the ARCO Suppliers Directory. Please find below a list of specialist suppliers to the Integrated Retirement Community sector.
Amba
Amba is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the living experience of residents in Integrated Retirement Communities (IRCs). Amba is a discreet monitoring system that uses sensors and analytics to track health and wellness indicators such as sleep patterns, activity levels, and medication adherence. This approach allows residents to maintain their privacy and independence while ensuring that staff are informed of health, wellbeing, or safety changes. For IRCs, Amba raises the standard of service by enabling them to position themselves as forward-thinking, resident-centric communities. Additionally, Amba uses AI to anticipate future incidents by identifying issues that may not be immediately apparent. This predictive analysis provides proactive alerts about potential problems, allowing IRC operators to address risks before they escalate into emergencies. By partnering with Amba, IRC operators can lead the creation of aspirational, resident-focused communities where senior living is synonymous with wellness, independence, and quality of life. Kristen Parsons, Executive Director at Tiffany Village, said, "Amba has been a game-changer, alleviating stress and reducing the workload for nursing staff, the care team, and the families."
Data Solutions, Health and Wellbeing, Technology
Autumna
Autumna provides an easy-to-navigate, easy-to-compare online directory and free advice line for people looking at retirement living options throughout the UK. It is a unique and invaluable resource as consumers research their later-life living options. Autumna also supports retirement operators by providing a unique way of promoting their developments, focusing on the development as a whole rather than individual property sales.
Advertising, Advisory, Health and Wellbeing, Marketing and Sales, Retirement Communities
Avante Care & Support
Avante Care & Support is a not for profit organisation that cares for and supports over 1000 older people through registered nursing and dementia care homes, home care and wellbeing support services. Avante has been providing care and support for over 30 years and are proud of what they do. Avante is committed to making a positive difference to those in our care and our experienced, dedicated and skilled workforce strives to ensure we provide communities where everyone has a vibrant and fulfilling life.
Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist, People Services
Clarendon Tutors
Sparking intellectual curiosity through learning helps keep the brain active, thereby slowing/delaying dementia. What is unique, is that our young, EQ and IQ smart tutors, make that learning fun, battling the very damaging feeling of isolation and being ‘left on a heap’. Offer: • A Programme Designed by UCL Students to Delay Dementia. This is a programme where every week our tutors teach something different. E.g. sign language and drawing one week; braille and poetry the next; learning to listen (to the smallest details) and music the following week etc. This programme touches on the 6 parts of the brain specific to dementia, but our tutors make those sessions filled with connection and laughter - the special ingredient. All first sessions are free, so you can ‘try before committing’, and there is no minimum number of sessions needed for a commitment. Your homeowners happiness is our priority.
• Classic Clarendon Tutors Tutoring. In a group, or 1-2-1 setting, learn about one specific area of interest, in depth, for an extended period. For example, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Art History, the History of Music, Politics etc. We have 400 tutors, covering all subjects, so whatever ‘intellectual curiosity’ your homeowners have, we will find the perfect match.
Health and Wellbeing, Hospitality, People Services, Retirement Communities
Colliers
Colliers International is one of the UK’s top real estate advisory organisations, employing around 830 people in 16 offices throughout the UK and Ireland. Our specialist healthcare team of chartered surveyors, agents and consultants are active in all aspects of healthcare, retirement communities and medical properties, from individual units to UK-wide and European portfolios.
Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist, Property Services, Real Estate, Retirement Communities
Cubigo
Cubigo is a cloud-based platform transforming the quality of life for older adults across the world. We connect prospects, residents, families, and staff through a comprehensive suite of services like Activities, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining, Transportation, and more. The platform increases operational efficiency and improves resident experience. Cubigo is the most robust and leading enterprise software platform to manage daily, non-clinical operations within retirement living communities.
Data Solutions, Health and Wellbeing, People Services, Retirement Communities, Technology
eGym UK
EGYM encourages residents and members to work out independently through Smart Strength equipment and it's ability to automatically set up for each user and guide them on their automated personalised program every step of the way. With innovative feedback loops EGYM encourages users to workout more often and make an impactful difference to their own health. EGYM users over the age of 71 see a strength improvement of 22.7% in just 3 months usage, helping them reduce the risk of falls, be more independent and continue doing the things they love for longer. We already work with some of the most respected operators in the IRC sector - get in contact to find out more.
Data Solutions, Health and Wellbeing, Retirement Communities, Technology
Howden Insurance Brokers Limited
At Howden, we believe we do insurance differently. Our mission is to simplify the insurance process for you, providing expert advice and seamless service, to make buying the right insurance for your care business easier. Our role goes beyond that of an insurance broker arranging policies. As a team of specialists with over 25 years’ experience in the care sector, we understand the challenging, complex and constantly evolving landscape within which you operate. We are committed to providing you with more choice and flexibility with your insurance and risk management programme, so that together, we can tailor the solution to your specific needs. We cater for the full spectrum of your insurance requirements, whether professional, commercial or personal, so that you will receive the right cover and support to help protect yourself, your business, your employees and your service users.
Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist, Insurance
Innerva
Innerva is a British designer and manufacturer of power assisted exercise equipment, supplying to the leisure, therapy and rehabilitation, care and retirement sectors around the world for over 30 years. Our world-leading solution provides a safe, accessible low impact full-body workout for older adults, those with long-term health conditions or poor mobility and our circuit is backed by academic research. We partner with UK universities for research and development, including the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University. We are the only fitness equipment manufacturer dedicated to the older market and we are passionate about keeping people fit and healthy in the second half of their lives, ensuring they can live independent for longer. Innerva offers the opportunity for operators to provide residents with sustainable exercise, supporting communities to maintain/improve fitness, muscular strength and mobility, whilst reassuring residents and loved ones that they are investing in a community that supports health and wellbeing. Thereby providing retirement operators with a real competitive advantage. In addition to physical benefits, Innerva improves mental health, with 96.5% of users reporting a positive impact on their mental health, and the creation of new friendship networks - the forward-facing nature of the circuit encourages social interaction and fun.
Consultancy, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitality, Technology
Park Grove Design Ltd.
Great interior design has a positive affect on people's quality of life. Park Grove Design has been working to raise standards of design in retirement and care environments for over two decades. We believe in the principals of ‘Inclusive Design’ and design unique and inspirational spaces where there is no need for adaptations due to limited mobility, dexterity or sight. We have no prescriptive style. Instead, we interpret the needs of our clients and the style of the property into effortlessly sophisticated, high-quality interiors. Park Grove produces award-winning interiors: from concept design and procurement through to installation.
Consultancy, Design, Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist, Retirement Communities
Porters Care
At Porters Care, we are dedicated to proving the value and returns on investment that customers expect when they engage with us. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, our technology solutions are not just nice to have; but are necessities. The need to reduce falls and pressure sores among elderly and vulnerable individuals is pressing, and our products provide a transformative, continuous automated remote monitoring solution. By combining innovative technology, advanced monitoring capabilities, and automated alerts, we not only enhance patient well-being but also reduce the burden on healthcare staff. Our solutions have proven real world benefits reducing falls, reducing the burden of manual turns, improving patient care with the potential to generate significant cost savings. Our products are not just a technological innovation, they are a testament to our commitment to providing the highest standard of care for those who need it most.
Advisory, Consultancy, Health and Wellbeing, Retirement Communities, Technology
RCKa Architects
RCKa is one of the UK's leading designers of homes for later living, winning recognition for its work through numerous Housing Design and HAPPI Awards. We work across the UK for the public and private sector, with projects spanning from Kent to Cheshire. Our people-centred design approach has resulted in us winning Social Value Architect of the Year Award on two occasions. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including masterplanning, site acquisition support, design, delivery and advice on modern methods of construction (MMC). The practice is widely recognised for its expertise in strategic design, engagement and placemaking. We have secured planning approvals for sustainable communities on some of the country's most challenging sites, thereby unlocking value which consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients. This has led to the delivery of fully integrated developments with a focus on wellbeing, enabling residents to thrive. Founding director Tim Riley brings over 25 years of experience in specialist housing, with a focus on later living.
Architecture, Consultancy, Design, Health and Wellbeing, Planning
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SportsMed Products Ltd
Dedicated to getting people moving, no matter age or ability. UK guidelines recommend over 65s strength train at least twice a week. Sadly, most gym equipment is not suitable for the active ageing population. It is therefore not surprising that half those over 80 fall each year and it is now the most common cause of injury related deaths in over 75s with a 70% increase since 2010. Now is the time to implement a comprehensive falls prevention program and keep residents healthy! We are the UK exclusive distributors for HUR’s active ageing range. Through pneumatic air pressure technology, the machines remove the “clunky” weight stack movement ensuring a smooth and controlled workout that's safe & joint-friendly. Starting at almost zero weight, and small increments of 100g, improvements can be seen. Range limiters ensure resident safety. HUR also provide a cognitive balance training platform, a perfect tool for dementia! We work with various retirement living and care home architects, designers and operators whether you need small exercise accessories or a full design and refurbishment including suitable strength and cardio equipment to suit your needs.
Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist, Marketing and Sales, Technology
Symphony Hearing (UK) Limited
Symphony Hearing was established in 2018 by a team of individuals passionate about providing outstanding care. Providing a full range of in-house hearing services to our clients in the comfort of their own home including: Symphony Hearing also provide acoustic support including specialist speaker systems to support those with and without hearing aids along with service, repair and installation of Loop Systems meeting British Standards.
- Hearing Tests
- Earwax Removal
- Hearing Aids
Construction, Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist, Retirement Communities, Technology
Technogym UK
Founded in 1983, Technogym is a world leading brand in products and digital technologies for fitness, sport and health for wellness. Offering a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and apps, Technogym allows every end-user to access a completely personalised training experience anytime and anywhere. With over 2,500 employees Technogym is present in over 100 countries. More than 100,000 Wellness centers and 500,000 private homes in the world are equipped with Technogym. Technogym has been appointed Official Supplier to the Paris 2024 Olympics for the ninth time, after Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Pyeongchang 2018 and Tokyo 2020.
Data Solutions, Design, Health and Wellbeing, Technology
The Care Workers' Charity
The Care Workers’ Charity was first set up to help the UK’s almost 2 million care workers to get through financial crises. We provide crisis grants to care workers, signpost them to support services and work to raise the profile of their vital work. We know this changes lives – every month the people we help tell us how a CWC grant has enabled them to face the future with renewed hope. While financial help can be all that is needed in some cases, we also recognise that many issues faced by individuals working in care cannot be fixed by grants alone. We are working with care workers and care providers to tackle these issues, creating the support structures that people need whilst actively promoting the immense contribution that care workers make to our society.
Health and Wellbeing, Retirement Communities
The Gold Standards Framework
Increasing numbers of people are now living in retirement villages, communities or schemes. As such, in July 2018 The Gold Standards Framework CIO (GSF) launched the Retirement Village Quality Improvement Training & Accreditation. GSF is a leading training provider in the health and social care sector, helping teams deliver personalised, quality care so that people can live well until they die. GSF helps you to provide residents with care that is proactive - with earlier anticipation of need, and more person-centred, built on advance care planning discussions offered to every resident to help them create the space to clarify their wishes, goals and preferences for the future. The programme also enables providers to deliver care that is systematic, involving everyone with improved communication with other health and social professionals resulting in more coordinated care for your residents. This programme is specifically tailored to suit the needs of an ageing population - for all people in their final chapter of life, enabling them to live well, helping to provide ‘gold standard care for their golden years’.
Health and Wellbeing, Healthcare Specialist
The Senior Move Partnership
The Senior Move Partnership provides specialist and bespoke support helping people to relocate to a Retirement Living solution. Established in 2012, we've grown to become a trusted and experienced partner in the IRC sector - working with the majority of the UKs leading operators. With over 70 trained, trusted and experienced Senior Move Managers we are able to provide support throughout the UK. We only work in the Retirement Community and Care Home sector - enabling us to focus on what we do best - providing bespoke and reassuring relocation support for Later Living. In addition to providing the physical and emotional support to the older person during a move - we also work closely with the Retirement Community to ensure any barriers to the move are addressed and that sales and rentals proceed. From practical downsizing, 3D floors plans, Utility switch and online change of address support, arranging the Removal service, liaising with auctioneers and clearance companies, to unpacking and creating the new home on move day - we ensure that the older home mover has the support they need to make their move happen.
Health and Wellbeing, Marketing and Sales, People Services, Property Services, Retirement Communities
The Together Project
The Together Project is the national charity that boosts wellbeing, reduces loneliness and fosters stronger, happier communities through joyful intergenerational experiences. Our range of programme offerings bring younger and older people together to form meaningful friendships. From 'off-the-shelf' solutions to bespoke programme design, we work with partners to create impact, value and life-changing outcomes.
Health and Wellbeing, People Services
ukactive
ukactive exists to improve the health of the nation by getting more people, more active, more often. ukactive provides services and facilitates partnerships for a broad range of organisations, all of which support our vision and have a role to play in achieving that goal. We represent and champion over 7,000 members and partners from across the public, private and third sectors, from multinational giants to local voluntary community groups. We do so by facilitating partnerships, campaigning and providing outstanding membership services.
Consultancy, Health and Wellbeing, People Services, Planning, Project Management