5th – 11th July marked The Care Workers’ Charity ‘Going the Extra Mile’ initiative. And what a week it was. Across our homes, we saw many fantastic fundraising ideas, from sponsored cycles to car washing; staff and residents really got their creative juices flowing and had a blast raising money for a worthy cause, which…
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Ahoy, mateys! Staff and residents at Knowle Gate Care Home, in Solihull, celebrated their very own Pirate Day, where fancy dress was, of course, highly encouraged. Well-being and Activities Co-ordinators Jade and Louise went all out with decorations, fabulous costumes, themed cakes and a spot of afternoon tea. Even Maintenance Operative, John joined in the…
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As this year’s Avery in Bloom competition concludes, we are delighted to announce our winners. For Best Overall Impression: 1st Place – Cliftonville Care Home 2nd Place – Astbury Manor Care Home 3rd Place – Loxley Park Assisted Living Fancy Flower Pot: 1st Place – Hawthorns Aldridge Care Home 2nd Place – Amarna House Care…
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Welcome to the September issue of Avery Talk – our monthly round-up of all the latest goings-on across our homes. This month’s highlights include carehome.co.uk success as Avery reaches the top 20 Rated Care Home Groups in the UK, Olympic Games fun, and plenty of themed parties as our homes celebrate National Book Lovers Day,…
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We are delighted to announce that two members of Avery staff have been selected as finalists in this year’s National Care Awards, presented by Caring Times. Wendy Harris, Administrator at Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton, and Juan Lopez, Chef at Birchwood Grange Care Home in Harrow, have been nominated in the categories Care Champion and…
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Avery Healthcare has reached carehome.co.uk’s Top 20 Rated Care Home Groups in the UK for the fifth year in a row. Based on over 109,000 reviews received from residents and their families and friends, this coveted recognition is a fantastic achievement for the organisation and a credit to all the hard work and dedication put…
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Merlin Court Care Home Well-being and Activities Co-ordinator Rhia and partner Lewis trekked 13 miles in the beautiful Lake District to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Completing the challenge in an impressive 5 hours and 29 minutes, Rhia commented, “It went really well, despite the pouring rain!” Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity…
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Welcome to the August edition of our newsletter, Avery Talk. Highlights this month include fundraising fun for The Care Workers’ Charity ‘Going the Extra Mile’ week, celebrating National Chocolate Day and welcoming back outdoor performers as our residents enjoy spending time in the gardens. Click here to download the Avery Talk Newsletter – August issue.
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Darwin Court was delighted to receive a generous donation of a beautifully painted canvas from Queens Croft High School student Hollie. The home shares a special bond with the school as the very talented Hollie, along with her classmates, regularly visited Darwin Court pre-pandemic to deliver activities to their residents. During the midst of the…
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The Olympic Games not only touched down in Tokyo this year but in several of our homes as our residents got in the friendly spirit of the competition, participating in a number of exciting and innovative events within the home. At Droitwich Mews Care Home, staff and residents got involved in an Olympic torch relay…
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Throughout June, staff were invited to capture a photograph of residents for our exciting new brand refresh with an overall winner for the best shot. Out of the many fantastic entries we received, resident Yvette at Pemberley House Care Home, in Basingstoke, graced the winning snap! Well-being Co-ordinator at Pemberley House, Kirsty Sagar, captured the…
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Resident Edna at Poets Mews Care Home in Clevedon recently celebrated her 101st birthday. To mark this admirable milestone, staff at Poets Mews went above and beyond to help Edna celebrate, with a BBQ, cocktails, mocktails and even live music in the garden. With a Hawaiian theme in mind, residents and staff donned vibrant clothing,…
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