Happy Memories

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We often go to Sheerness seafront, a place where Wendy and her husband would often visit after a long day at work, a place where they would walk together along the seafront and just talk. Wendy now has dementia and since her diagnosis she finds it more difficult to interact with loved ones and friends. Wendy’s husband and I felt … Read More

Macmillan Cancer Support

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The Home Care and Support team invited their clients who they care for and support, their relatives and other local community members to join in the coffee morning. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. Last year alone the charity raised over £27 million. Event organiser Kayleigh Barker said, ‘Over 35 people joined … Read More

Support and companionship

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The Home care and support service provides a range of services which include support with shopping, walking the dog through to personal care and medication assistance. A recent cinema trip with a home carer and client is a perfect example of the support that can be provided at Avante Care & Support. Vera who uses the home care and support … Read More

A trip to the flicks for The Willow Day Care Centre

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Last week clients from The Willow Day Care Centre enjoyed an afternoon movie and a portion of fish and chips at the Criterion cinema at Bluetown, Sheerness. Clients at The Willow Day Care are always at the centre of decision making for day trips out to places of interest and an afternoon at the cinema has always been a popular … Read More

Well done team Avante

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The Faversham 10k route is set in the picturesque countryside and is the perfect event for runners of all abilities. Sponsors of the fun run, Kesson Physiotherapy contacted local businesses to get involved in the fun run and join the ‘Team Challenge’, going head to head to scoop the trophy for the fastest business in Kent. A BIG well done … Read More

Pilgrims View care home shortlisted for the Kent Care Awards

AvantecareCare & Support, Vision

Joan had been involved at the very start of the award process when staff included her with the written entry form, she was thrilled when staff invited her to join them to meet the judging panel and share her experience and time at Pilgrims View. Staff commented, ‘Joan had a wonderful time and loved having her photo being taken. After … Read More

Pilgrims View welcomes Executive Director of Filos Community Services

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As advocates of the Eden Alternative, Avante Care & Support was asked to meet with Dr Foo Executive Director of Filos Community Services, based in Singapore, to show how Implementation of the Eden Alternative is a powerful tool for improving the quality of life and quality of care for those living in care homes. Filos Community Services runs services for … Read More

Musik Matters at Amherst Court Care Home

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Avante Care & Support knows that music is incredibly important to older people, because people of all ages have a real connection to music. It enhances memories, and it can help with calmness and relaxation. Musik Matters is an organisation that is dedicated to providing music therapy and sensory stimulation to individuals living in residential care and Avante Care & … Read More

Amherst Court retains Outstanding rating

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CQC inspectors were particularly impressed by the home’s leadership and the home’s responsiveness to residents’ needs.  Care is delivered in line with Avante Care & Support’s vision of ‘Communities where everyone has a vibrant and fulfilling life’. Inspectors spoke to residents, relatives, staff members and health and social care professionals. Comments from residents included, “I love it here, this is … Read More

Recruitment Open Day – Home Care and Support

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We are looking for home care workers to deliver care into people’s homes across Swale. Please come along to our open day and see what caring as a career has to offer. You must be able to drive and have your own transport for this role. We offer: Our home care and support service provides care to privately funded, Local … Read More