The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2021 competition has now officially launched. Open to all chefs and cooks in the healthcare sector, the competition “continually challenges chefs to devise innovative and exciting recipes whilst adhering to a strict budget and meeting the nutritional needs of their clientele.” Simon Lawrence, Avery’s Head of Culinary and…
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Highcliffe Care Home, in Sunderland, recently underwent a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report which found the home ‘clean’ and ‘tidy’, with examples of good practice during the coronavirus pandemic. 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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We are delighted to inform you that Avery care homes, in line with government guidelines, are now getting back to some semblance of ‘normal’. There are three main areas that relatives and new enquiring families have been waiting to hear about: Meet the Manager New enquirers can now book a face-to-face meeting on-site at the…
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March 23rd marked National Reflection Day, a commemoration for those that had passed away due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made poignant by the date marking the first anniversary of when the UK entered national lockdown in March 2020. The nation was encouraged to reflect and share their support for those who have been bereaved during…
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Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol recently received a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report. 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 new transitional framework focusses on key areas such as infection…
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Residents at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol recently received some wonderful surprise gifts from 10-year-old Sunny, who wanted to cheer them up during the current lockdown. Sunny, a pupil at Kings Oak School, which sits just opposite Avon Valley, has been busy making cookies, personalised cards and gifts for the residents. She wanted to…
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Dukes Court Care Home, in Wellingborough, recently underwent a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. 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 new transitional framework focusses on key areas such as infection prevention and…
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Following the government announcement regarding care home visiting, we are pleased to share some positive news. Internal Visits Your relative can choose 1 nominated person to visit them indoors, our teams in the homes will be discussing this with your relative and I am sure you will be discussing this amongst your family members too.…
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At Edenbridge Manor’s online auction, there was lots at stake, organised to raise money for Edenbridge Primary School. The event, hosted in the home to both staff and virtual bidders, received many fabulous prizes donated by businesses in the local community, including an extravagant night stay in a treehouse from Downash Wood and a VIP…
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14th February marks Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to showing people’s affection towards one another. The very first Valentine’s day dates back to the year 496, which was a Christian celebration to remember Saint Valentine. Today, it is widely celebrated by sending cards, flowers and gifts to loved ones, and our residents were feeling the…
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Staff, residents, and friends of Horse Fair recently took part in a five-day-long challenge to walk a combined 100 miles each day to commemorate Sir Captain Tom Moore’s incredible life. With the warmer days upon us, spirits were high amongst the walkers who shared their mileage to their Facebook page. The first day saw staff…
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Welcome to the March edition of AveryTalk, our monthly round-up of all the latest goings-on at Avery. In this issue, we celebrated three annual events with Pancake day, Valentine’s day, and Chinese New Year, all taking place in February. Horse Fair’s staff and residents galloped an impressive 848 miles to raise money for the Sir…
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