Connaught Care has launched a partnership air purification specialist, Greentech Environmental.

The Chase in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire has become the first in the UK to use the Pure Air filtration system which uses some of the same technology as NASA.

Nicola Orwin, general manager of The Chase, said: “After the pandemic, there has been a much greater focus on ensuring care homes are safe and healthy places for people to live. Sending a loved one to live in a home is a deeply emotional process, and worrying about whether they will be safe is always their main concern. That’s why we are delighted to have the Pure Air system installed at The Chase, which truly is the gold standard in air filtration. If this system can reassure residents and their families that they will be properly looked after, then we consider it worth every penny.”

Pure Air kills harmful viruses and bacteria – including Covid-19 in the air, and surface-based bacteria such as MRSA.

The Chase will track the number of chest infections, upper respiratory infections and incidents of Covid-19 among residents to gauge the system’s impact on health and safety and hopes this data will be of use to other care providers when making decisions about indoor air quality in their own homes.

Amanda Smith, chief operating officer of Connaught Care Group, said: “We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Greentech Environmental, as we join hands to ensure the highest standards of air quality and purity within our homes. By monitoring and improving air quality, we aim to reduce the risk of illness or infection transmission, enhancing the health of our community. Together, we look forward to tracking the positive trends in reducing infection rates and fewer staff absences, embracing a brighter and healthier way of living.”