Avery Healthcare has always made the health and safety of our residents and staff a priority, and the Covid-19 pandemic has required us to raise our exacting standards to even higher levels. That is why we are taking the innovative step to introduce a cleaning system into our care homes that is already proven to…
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Scholars Mews Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon were delighted to receive a letter of gratitude from the Chief Executive of Warwickshire County Council, thanking them for their great efforts during the pandemic crisis and for going “above and beyond” in the way that care has been continued to be given in this exceptionally challenging time. Sharon…
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When Billy, who lives with dementia, was admitted to hospital from Highcliffe Care Home in Sunderland, he found it difficult to understand the need for social distancing, and other precautions that were in place, including staff wearing PPE. The hospital team reported to staff at Highcliffe that Billy had become very distressed, which was totally…
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Welcome to Issue 4 of Avery Life, keeping you updated every fortnight with how quickly things are changing in the world that we now live in. We know that this new format newsletter is looked forward to by residents, and to add to the fun we are introducing a ‘Spot The Mistake’ feature. This issue…
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I am writing to provide you with a further update on where we are within the current coronavirus pandemic. Family visiting None of us anticipated the length of time we would be unable to see our family and friends, so I am hopeful that The Prime Minister will relax some of the rules very soon.…
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Observing social distancing whilst maintaining a sense of normal life during the current pandemic is a challenge for all of our staff, and particularly those who care for residents in our memory care suites. Due to memory problems and other cognitive difficulties, it is almost impossible for residents living with dementia to process and understand…
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“I feel safe, they [staff] are very observant here, and you are looked after.” “The food is excellent, there’s a good menu and plenty of choices, and if you don’t like what’s on the menu, you can ask for something else.” “The carers are just so kind and lovely, they really do care about us…
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Welcome to the third edition of our fortnightly newsletter, Avery Life! This being a fortnightly publication to share our good news with you, it seems that as soon as one is published that we’re working on the next! This issue features how our staff and residents celebrated VE day, what Avery did to commemorate International…
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We saved the best till last this week, with a wonderful personal message from pop royalty, Nicky Stevens, to all our resident and staff. Nicky was part of chart-topping pop quartet The Brotherhood Of Man, who won Eurovision in 1976 with Save All Your Kisses For Me. In her special message to all the residents…
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The World Health Organisation has bestowed 2020 as International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, which coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, widely considered as the founder of modern nursing, on 12th May. A date of significant meaning in the nursing profession, 12th May is also designated International Nurses Day,…
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We’ve been overwhelmed with messages of support and thanks for our critical frontline care staff at Highcliffe Care Home in Sunderland in recent weeks. Last week, we received supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), games and stationery to add to our stocks, from Taylor Wimpey by way of support and appreciation for the amazing work…
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Avery was ready for the onset of COVID-19, in its new hygiene protocols, provision of PPE, and also in the delivery of its high-quality dining for the residents. Prompt purchasing of additional stocks and planning with its suppliers ensured that our residents would continue to enjoy the best in dining we could provide. Contingencies were…
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