Thanks to John Strowbridge, co-founder of Avery Healthcare whose keen eye caught this moment of dance euphoria.
Spencer House Care Home, in Northampton, recently received a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) report as part of its new strategy for the changing world of health and social care. To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. Replacing the previous…
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In remembrance of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, staff and residents at Astbury Manor Care Home in Bracknell have successfully knitted 100 hats for premature babies as part of their #CaptainTom100 challenge. The challenge, brought about by Captain Tom’s family to honour his memory and his incredible achievements, encouraged the public to think of…
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It is well known that being outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight, among plants and trees, is hugely beneficial. On a summer’s day, a beautiful English country garden is a special place to be, with a lush, green lawn surrounded by borders filled with highly scented roses, abuzz with bees and butterflies and a…
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To mark its 10th anniversary of opening, Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton hosted a safe garden visit from Councillor Greg Brackenridge, the Mayor of Wolverhampton. In line with government guidelines, Councillor Brackenridge sat down with Newcross resident Kevin in the home’s outdoor visiting pod for a cup of tea and a chat. Kevin recalled how…
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For many, it has been an unbeerable year not being able to visit the pub to taste the sweet nectar of a crisp cold pint or indulge in some tasty pub grub. With the national lockdown restrictions easing, what better way to celebrate than a visit to your local watering hole? Residents of Abbey Court…
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Across Avery, we are fortunate to have so many fantastic dads and fatherly figures residing in our homes. And on Father’s Day this year, it was great to see many of them able to celebrate safely with their families and friends. The lucky gentlemen at Horse Fair Care Home marked the day with a beer…
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National Carers Week, 7th – 13th June, recognised the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK. Now, it is more vital than ever to celebrate the exceptional level of care they provide to our residents, particularly during the difficult times we have faced over the past year. Loxley Park Care Home staff…
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Newcross Care Home, in Wolverhampton, is delighted to have been presented with a trophy from Black Country and West Birmingham CCG for being the first home within the county to implement FREED training successfully. FREED training upskills all senior staff in vital signs training. It shortens the time paramedics, and GPs spend in the home…
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It is fair to say that many of us have been excited about the long-anticipated Euro 2020 football tournament kicking off on 11th June. Several of our homes have been getting into the spirit by decorating their communal areas with European flags and hosting each match live on their TVs. One home, Avery Park Care…
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Welcome to the July edition of Avery Talk, our monthly round-up of all the latest happening in our homes. This month’s highlights include football fever as our residents enjoy watching the Euros, Father’s Day celebrations for all our wonderful dads, afternoon tea parties to mark Trooping the Colour and exciting fundraising activities as our homes…
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