Socialising is such an important part of our lives and supports mental health. Our staff have done a fantastic job adapting to the current times and continuing to keep our residents connected, whether virtually or within bubbles. The introduction of video calls has enabled our homes to maintain their friendships with one another. Coming together…
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Welcome to the May edition of Avery Talk, our monthly round-up of all the latest goings-on at Avery. It has been a busy month for our homes, with lots to celebrate, including the Grand National, St. George’s Day and The Queen’s 95th birthday, which meant many of our residents could get back outside to celebrate.…
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Respite resident Leslie Dobinson at Crispin Court Care Home is the last surviving British veteran of the D-Day operation in respect on the landing on Omaha Beach. After receiving presidential invitations to attend the 60th and 65th D-Day Anniversary ceremonies, in 2004 and 2009 respectively, at the Normandy American Cemetery, where Les was to discover…
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We are proud to announce that Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton has achieved a perfect 10 review score on Carehome.co.uk for April 2021, an incredible achievement. The reviews showcase the support, care and dedication that our staff deliver to our residents every day. Newcross Home Manager, Jenna Hughes, who was extremely delighted with the review…
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St. George’s Day, or the Feast of Saint George, is commemorated each year on 23rd April. Not just celebrated in England, St. George’s Day is also marked in countries of which he is the patron saint; this includes Bulgaria, Georgia, Portugal, Catalonia and Aragon. Thankfully, the sun made an appearance, and many of our homes…
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We are pleased to share that Aire View Care Home in Leeds has once again received a 5-star rating with RDB Star Rating. The annual RDB award provides an independent view of the home’s performance against best practice. It is an excellent way for care homes to display how they provide safe, effective and responsive…
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On 21st April 2021, Her Majesty the Queen turned 95 years old. Usually, this is celebrated with a 41-gun salute in Hyde Park, a 21-gun salute in Windsor Great Park and a 62-gun salute at the Tower of London; however, this had to be cancelled this year due to the pandemic. The public celebration of…
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Merlin Court Care Home, in Marlborough, recently received a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report which found residents and staff ‘happy with the support provided’. 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 ESF framework inspection, the…
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Silvermere Care Home, in Cobham, Surrey, recently received a positive inspection from Care Quality Commission (CQC). To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. The new transitional framework, which currently replaces the previous ESF framework inspection, focuses on key areas such…
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We are delighted to share Avery Healthcare has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Care Home Awards 2021. This year, we have been shortlisted in five categories: Best for Communication, Best for Nutrition, Food and the Dining Experience, Best for Use of Technology, Best Mid-size Care Home Group, and Best Response to Covid-19. …
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To celebrate spring, we wanted to give back to our local communities, who have been so supportive to us during the last year, so our homes challenged themselves to make a mile-long Easter egg trail, an ‘Easter Egg S’mile’. Residents asked for donations of Easter Eggs to be dropped off at their home’s front door…
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On 11th and 12th April 2021, Eric and Dolly Dowdy of Cliftonville celebrated their 100th birthdays, respectively. What made this occasion even more special was earlier that month, Eric and Dolly commemorated their 76th year of marriage. The pair met whilst working at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton, where they bonded over their…
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