Court Regis care home in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, was reaccredited as an Eden alternative home on Wednesday 10th January 2018. Many of the staff, including the Home Manager, Emma Hodges and her Assistant Manager, Tracey Creasey, are certified Eden Associates. The Eden Alternative is based on the core belief that ageing should be a continued stage of development and growth, … Read More
New Year Honours for Carolyn McVittie
On 1st January 2018 Carolyn McVittie, received an MBE for her dedicated work managing Avante Care & Support’s young people and families support service Stepahead Support. Carolyn joined Avante Care & Support in 2001. She started as a Keyworker at ‘Breakthrough’ managing a caseload of young people and families, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. In 2004 … Read More
Avante Care & Support Annual Christmas Charity Raffle
On Tuesday 19th December, Avante Care & Support Head Office Staff at De Gelsey House, Faversham, held their annual Christmas Charity Raffle, with all proceeds raised going towards the Avante Care & Support charitable fund. The Charitable fund provides extra activities and events for residents and service users, which are more than the usual activities and day trips that regularly … Read More
Inform Newsletter – August 2017
Avante Care & Support has three key strategic goals – to focus on the quality of care we deliver, to improve our financial performance and to develop our services. In order to meet the first goal of improving our quality of care we are raising the profile of the Eden Alternative as our philosophy of care. This has replaced The … Read More
The Big Bake Off at Bridge Haven Care Home
Staff and residents at Bridge Haven care home, situated in the picturesque village of Bridge near Canterbury, held their annual Bake Off last Sunday 25th June. The home which specialises in dementia care through residential care, day care and respite care, has held a bake off event every year for the last four years. Bridge Havens Bake Off has always … Read More
National Care Home Open Day
“As Care Home Open Day’s emphasis is on the importance of connecting with local communities, developing lasting relationships and encouraging intergenerational rapport, the theme for this year will be “Friendship” and as part of this year’s event, we will be celebrating Care Home Open Day in conjunction with The Big Lunch.” – National Care Home Open Day To find out … Read More
The Willow Day Centre – Dementia Awareness Week
Residents, staff, family and members of the public enjoyed a lovely afternoon with scones, cream, jam, strawberries, drinks and plenty of good company. We give thanks to everyone who came along to The WIllows. Share this Post
Avante Care & Support Brochure 2016
Our 2016 brochure is here to give you an insight into Avante Care & Support and the services it provides. Inside you can find information on a multitude of services ranging from home care to our residential dementia care homes. The brochure also provides a helpful checklist on what to look out for in a care home as well as … Read More
New General Manager at Amherst Court
Avante Care & Support welcomes Lorraine Eastmead who has recently joined the charitable organisation as General Manager at Amherst Court in Chatham. Lorraine has been a Nurse for over 35 years, working for 15 of the years as a District Nurse gaining valuable skills to support people in their homes, whether it be to administer medication or to work holistically … Read More