Care Homes

Designing for the vulnerable

One of our specialisms is the planning and design of Care Homes.

The services our Architects and Town Planning Consultants can offer the Care Home Developer or operator include:

  • Planning Appraisals and Feasibility Studies
  • Demographic Studies and Justification Reports
  • Full Planning Applications
  • Planning Appeals
  • Building Regulation Applications
  • Construction Drawings to CQC Standards
  • Contract Administration

As a team, we are familiar with the fundamental guidelines and standards unique to the Sector, including:

  • CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety
  • The Care Home Regulations
  • Care Standards Act
  • Department of Health National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People
  • DCLG Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Residential Care Premises
  • HSE: Health and Safety in Care Homes

Our growing number of clients in this sector include: English Oak, Contemplation Homes, Cambian Healthcare and the Brendoncare Foundation.