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Riverdale Court care home in Welling, has been recognised and awarded at the London Borough of Bexley’s Caring at its Best Awards. The award is for recognition of commitment and dedication to care and support of vulnerable adults in Bexley. The award ceremony took place on Friday where staff from Riverdale Court were presented with the prestigious award. Riverdale Court … Read More

Amherst Court care home based in Chatham, Kent, is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Amherst Court has become a hub of activity and engagement with the residents all lead by the forward thinking staff team. Recently residents Julia, Paul, Edna and Brian were supported by staff to take a four day holiday to Leysdown, Sheerness at Warden Springs … Read More

Avante Care & Support, a not-for profit care organisation, hosted their first Sparkle award ceremony celebrating, recognising and rewarding the excellent work that goes on across Avante.   There were 16 award categories including Registered Manager, Volunteer, Home Carer and Ancillary awards. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath with over 140 staff members, Trustees and residents … Read More

On Sunday 22 September hundreds of keen runners flocked to the Abbey School in Faversham to take part in the annual 10k charity run, raising valuable funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The Faversham 10k route is set in the picturesque countryside and is the perfect event for runners of all abilities.  Team Avante were fantastic with all members of … Read More

Home Manager, Nicolas Kee Mew commented, “We were thrilled James could join us for the official opening of our rail carriage. We have had our eye on the Rempod for some time as we have many residents at Riverdale Court who used to commute to work by train. We felt that a rail carriage would be a great way to … Read More

Residents at the home have recently been enjoying visits from Denise Russell and her reborn doll collection. Denise has been taking the dolls into the home for residents to hold. It has been observed by staff on a number of occasions the positive impacts the dolls have on people living with dementia and the calmness it can bring just by … Read More

Bridge Haven, owned and operated by Avante Care & Support, provides care for older people and for those living with dementia.  The home is situated in the picturesque village of Bridge and is a popular home among the local community. The camp was set up on Friday evening ready for the opening ceremony on Saturday morning where the Nailbourne scout … Read More

Amherst Court care home is a popular home in the local community and with the most recent CQC inspection retaining their outstanding rating for its fourth year, it is obvious the home is providing more than just good care.  The home boasts beautifully decorated lounges, en-suite bedrooms, Snips hair salon and the recently refurbished Rosie Lee’s café. Rosie Lee’s is … Read More

“Last month, I spoke to my daughter, and she told me that she was backing out of her planned skydive – it turned out it wasn’t for her. I, on the other hand, had always loved the idea of a skydive! She was able to transfer the jump to me, and so on the 31st August 2019, I will be … Read More

Sylvia moved into Amherst Court over two months ago and had been immobile for 6 months prior to moving in. She stayed in bed and had become detached and disengaged. When Sylvia moved to Amherst Court Ashley Haydon, Home Manager, spent time with Sylvia and her family to understand what care and support was required to help support and encourage … Read More