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A fantastic achievement for The Willow Day Centre! 🏆
We’re delighted to share that The Willow Day Centre has won the Community Pick Trophy for its entry in the 2026 Sittingbourne Carnival procession!
Residents Mary and Dennis were proud to show off the trophy and certificate outside The Willow, celebrating a brilliant achievement for everyone involved.
The Sittingbourne and District Carnival and Court Association praised the creativity and hard work behind the entry, saying:
"Their hard work and imaginative execution made them one of our best and most favourite entries of the 2026 Sittingbourne Carnival procession! Very well deserved."
A huge congratulations to our residents, visitors, team and everyone who helped bring the carnival entry to life, and a big thank you to everyone in the community who voted and showed their support.
Well done, The Willow Day Centre - Avante Care & Support!
#TheWillowDayCentre #AvanteCare #CommunityPick #SittingbourneCarnival #Sittingbourne #CommunitySpirit #DayCare #ProudMomentMary and Dennis are so pleased we won the Community Pick trophy for our entry in the Sittingbourne Carnival that they wanted to show it off!
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We are incredibly proud to share that Lauren, Senior Care Lead at Barnes Lodge Care Home, has been named a Regional Finalist in the Great British Care Awards 2026 in not one, but two categories:
🏆 Care Innovator
🏆 Dementia Carer
Being recognised in a single category is a fantastic achievement. To be shortlisted in two categories is a remarkable testament to Lauren's dedication, compassion and commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
Lauren's passion for supporting people living with dementia, combined with her innovative approach to care, has made a real difference to the lives of residents and their families.
Congratulations, Lauren, on this well-deserved recognition. Everyone across Avante Care & Support is incredibly proud of your achievement and wishes you the very best for the next stage of the awards.
#GreatBritishCareAwards #CareAwards #DementiaCare #SocialCare #CareInnovation #CareExcellence #TeamAvante #AvanteCareAndSupport🌟 Celebrating our wonderful Senior Care Lead, Lauren Sullivan! 🌟
We are absolutely delighted to share that Lauren has been named a finalist at the Great British Care Awards! 🎉👏
Lauren is a finalist in two categories:
🏆 Care Innovator – South East Region
💜 Dementia Carer
This is a wonderful achievement and a true reflection of Lauren’s dedication, compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care and making a positive difference to the lives of those we support. ❤️
Please join the whole team in congratulating Lauren on this incredible achievement and wishing her the very best of luck! 🍀
We’re all so proud of you, Lauren! 🌟💜
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At Avante Care and Support, person-centred care is more than just about knowing someone’s story—it’s about enabling them to continue writing the next chapter.
For over 35 years, we have been dedicated to creating communities across Kent and London, where everyone has a vibrant and fulfilling life
Write your next chapter with Avante.
🔗www.avantecare.org.uk
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Welcome to Wain House, a modern, purpose‑built care home in Westgate‑on‑Sea offering luxurious, hotel‑inspired living with the warmth of home.
Residents enjoy spacious en‑suite bedrooms, elegant lounges and beautifully landscaped gardens — all designed to create comfort, independence and a refined sense of wellbeing.
Our dedicated team provides person‑centred residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, delivered with compassion, dignity and a deep understanding of each individual’s needs.
Wain House — where elegant living meets exceptional care.
To find out more or arrange a visit, contact our friendly team today.
avantecare.org.uk/our-care-homes/westgate-on-sea-wain-house/
#CareHomeKent #WestgateOnSea #DementiaCare #LuxuryCareHome #PersonCentredCare
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Our residents have so many wonderful stories and experiences to share.
We love this post from Pilgrims View Care Home - Avante Care & Support, celebrating the lives, memories and experiences that make every resident unique. Take a look and discover something you might not know about them…
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The final stages at Malling Grange Care Home are now underway, and the change is remarkable. Freshly decorated rooms, bespoke fittings and thoughtful design touches are transforming what was once a busy building site into a warm, elegant environment.
As each space comes to life, we’re preparing to welcome our first residents from Pilgrims View into a luxurious home designed with comfort, dignity and community at its heart — a place where everyone can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling life.
Suites are now available to reserve, to find out more, please visit: avantecare.org.uk/our-care-homes/malling-grange-west-malling/
#MallingGrange #CareHomeDevelopment #KentCare #NewCareHome #AvanteCare
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We’re delighted to share that Avante Care & Support has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Excellence in Small Residential Care category at the LaingBuisson Awards 2026.
With more than 700 entries, being selected as a finalist is an outstanding recognition of the dedication, compassion and professionalism shown every day by our teams. This achievement reflects the exceptional care delivered across our homes and services and our commitment to supporting everyone to live a vibrant and fulfilling life.
We look forward to joining fellow finalists at the awards ceremony on the 19th November at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, where the winners will be announced.
A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues across Avante — this recognition is a testament to your continued hard work and unwavering commitment to quality care.
#LaingBuissonAwards2026 #AvanteCareAndSupport #LBAwards #careawards
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