This May, UK keyless and wireless access control provider SimonsVoss took part in the Care Roadshow 2025 at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK. The event, although small in scale, provided a highly focused opportunity to connect with decision-makers and professionals across the care, residential, and nursing home sectors.
Meeting the Needs of Modern Care Environments
At the show, SimonsVoss UK exhibited solutions designed specifically for the needs of care settings. Demonstrating the flexibility of AXM Classic (Offline) paired with SmartHandle AX and AX Advanced, the team showcased how their technology enhances resident safety, data protection, and operational efficiency without the complexity of fully integrated online systems.
Speaking with attendees, SimonsVoss UK representatives Ricardo Balla (Wireless Access Control Area Sales Manager for Central England and Wales) and Brian Milella (Wireless Access Control Area Sales Manager for South of England and London) emphasised that many care facilities seek cost-effective, retrofittable, and user-friendly solutions.
SimonsVoss products align perfectly with this market need – offering systems that are easy to install, manage, and scale.
Challenging Conventional Practices in the Care Sector
One standout conversation during the event highlighted common, yet concerning, practices still in place in some care homes and hospitals.
A former employee shared how external doors were secured using mechanical code locks with rarely updated PINs, and resident room doors were often left unlocked, creating serious security risks.
These anecdotes reveal how resistant some care environments can be to new technologies – often due to misconceptions about complexity, cost, or compliance. However, UK keyless and wireless access control provider SimonsVoss UK is addressing these concerns head-on.
By offering solutions that maintain compliance with fire and escape regulations, support better access control credential management, and enhance accessibility for vulnerable residents, SimonsVoss is helping care providers make smarter, safer choices.
Building Sector Knowledge and Thought Leadership
The SimonsVoss team left the Care Roadshow not only with new contacts but also with deeper insights into the daily challenges faced by care facilities.
Key regulatory considerations – including BS EN 1634-1, EN 179/1125 for emergency egress, and BS 8300 accessibility best practices – were top of mind in several conversations. These insights will now help refine the company’s messaging and product positioning for the care and health markets.
For instance, Variant C handles, commonly supplied by SimonsVoss, meet BS 8300 accessibility guidelines – a key differentiator in settings where inclusive design is a priority. In contrast, many mechanical code locks used today do not comply with best practices and may compromise user safety or fire certification when retrofitted.
Advocating for Safer, Simpler Access Solutions
SimonsVoss UK continues to advocate for better security and accessibility across care and healthcare settings. By listening to sector-specific challenges and aligning its product development and education efforts, the company strengthens its position as a forward-thinking partner for care providers.
The team is optimistic that these conversations and insights will contribute to long-term improvements in care security – and is committed to helping facilities make the transition from outdated mechanical systems to intelligent, wireless access control.
You can learn more about SimonsVoss UK in care settings on our Care Home or Healthcare pages, or get in contact with your local specialist on our contact page.
