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VE Day celebrations at Puddingstone Grange

During the current lockdown with all care homes in isolation from visitors to protect the residents and care staff, events and activities in care homes have required a different approach, with plenty of outside-the-box thinking during these uncertain times. One thing...
Caring for our communities and colleagues

Caring for our communities and colleagues

A message from Avante Care & Support’s Managing Director, Stuart Cross. Everyone has been affected by the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, none more so than the older people in our care. I have been in social care for over 20 years, and I can’t think of a time when...
A serenade with a difference at Amherst Court

A serenade with a difference at Amherst Court

With care homes now under isolation for the safety of the residents and staff, with non-essential visits stopped and social distancing in place, it has been a time for rethinking how care homes ensure residents are still entertained and interacting with each other....
Amherst Court residents visit Dancing on Ice

Amherst Court residents visit Dancing on Ice

During September last year, residents from Amherst Court care home were taken to the local ice rink to skate away the morning. Dynamic and forward thinking Home Manager, Ashley Haydon, had arranged the spontaneous visit following a comment made from resident Doris,...