Thanks to John Strowbridge, co-founder of Avery Healthcare whose keen eye caught this moment of dance euphoria.
Leading global property adviser, Knight Frank, has revealed the winners of the sixth edition of its UK Luxury Care Home Awards. It lists the UK’s top 100 luxury care homes and recognises three overall winners, each of which are judged on the quality of care they provide, the design of their homes and the strength…
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As a part of the Royal British Legion’s Centenary, the Cooking With Heroes: The Royal British Legion Centenary Cookbook has recently launched, highlighting the contribution made by the Royal British Legion and by the British Armed Forces over the last 100 years. Avery’s ‘Taking care with your food’ article can be found on page 114.…
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Grove Park Care Home offers residential, respite and dementia care services in stunning surroundings in the Headingley area of Leeds. Built to the highest standards, Grove Park has excellent staff on hand to provide the very best care for residents. This was reflected in their most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report. The report…
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Welcome to Avery Talk’s October edition. Highlights this month include awards success as two members of staff are nominated for categories in this year’s National Care Awards, appreciation for our staff in honour of the International Year of Health and Care Workers, and significant milestones across our homes. To learn more, click here to download…
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At Avery, care team members across our homes are required to complete a Mental Health Awareness course. Diane Lomax, Avery’s Regional Training Officer, North & ASC Programme Coordinator, and two other training officers are Mental Health First Aid trainers and run the sessions for Home Managers, Regional Managers, Deputies, Nurses and Advanced Senior Carers. During…
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There are many reasons why a person of a certain age may not be feeling quite right, including the prospect of retirement, bereavement, and poor health. Still, the coronavirus pandemic has had an immense impact on the well-being of many people of all ages. In fact, 1 in 3 older people are feeling more anxious…
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It is well documented that mental and physical health are intrinsically linked; physical activity is one of the core ways of keeping on top of your health. According to the Mental Health Foundation, “Physical activity has a huge potential to enhance our well-being. Even a short burst of 10 minutes’ brisk walking increases our mental…
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To take care of ourselves, it’s essential to create a positive mental environment; making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to be drastic or take up too much time. Whether it’s going for a walk, learning a new skill or doing something creative, find something you enjoy doing and make a little time…
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Sunday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reveal the day “provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make…
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Since 2018, Avery Healthcare has been proudly donating redundant IT equipment to The Air Ambulance Service. Organised with the support of Mick Sheehan, Avery’s Director of IT, the equipment is then repurposed in order to generate money for the lifesaving charity. When donated, the equipment, including old servers, laptops, tablets and printers, is wiped to…
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