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Capturing Moments: The Importance of Photography for Activity Coordinators
As an activity coordinator, your role is not only to plan, oversee and execute events but also to create lasting memories for those who...

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Feb 19, 20242 min read


The Importance of Keeping Your Activity Area Organised: A Guide for Activity Coordinators
As an activity coordinator, you're the backbone of ensuring smooth operations in your activity area. One often-overlooked aspect of your...

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Feb 15, 20242 min read


Engaging Residents with Dementia: Inclusive Group Activities in the Care Home
It's essential to provide inclusive activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and a sense of belonging for all...

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Feb 12, 20242 min read


Gardening for Wellbeing in February: Embracing the Beauty of Winter
As February unfolds, the winter landscape may seem barren and cold, but beneath the surface lies an opportunity to harness the...

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Feb 8, 20242 min read


My 6 top tips for the new Activity Coordinator
Being an Activity Coordinator can be challenging, being in a new environment can mean extra challenges. "What will they expect me to...

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Feb 5, 20242 min read


St Valentine's Day theme - "you can't do that, that's insensitive!"
Have you ever spent your time planning an activity with and for your residents only to be told by your manager or a colleague "you can't...

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Feb 1, 20243 min read


Here comes February
Welcoming February in a care home can be done with engaging and enjoyable activities. Consider which special dates in the month are...

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Jan 29, 20241 min read


Curtain Call: Planning a Theatre Trip for Residents
Last week I shared a post about a theatre visit for Parkview Care Home residents, where four residents enjoyed a trip to Royal Albert...

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Jan 22, 20242 min read


Joyous day trip to celebrate 30th Anniversary of Jurassic Park
Four friends, all residents at Parkview Care Home in Bexleyheath, experienced sheer joy as they attended the 30th-anniversary celebration...

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Jan 18, 20241 min read


The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators (part 2)
Being an Activity Coordinator is a challenging role. It requires amplifying every aspect of life and ensuring that every resident is...

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Jan 15, 20242 min read


The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators
As an Activity Coordinator, your mission is to infuse fun and laughter into the lives of care home residents. Many Activity Coordinators...

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Jan 11, 20242 min read


Unveiling Meaningful Moments: 5 Ways to Assess the Impact of Care Home Activities
Activities are not just events on a calendar; they are avenues to enhance residents' lives and create moments of joy and fulfillment. It...

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Jan 8, 20242 min read


Unlocking Potential: 3 Mindset Shifts for Activity Coordinators to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Activity Coordinators play a pivotal role in creating engaging and fulfilling experiences for older adults living in care homes. However,...

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Jan 4, 20242 min read


Hello January
I love the start of a new year, don't you? It's a chance to try again, to improve my own mindset, my lifestyle and my services to...

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Jan 1, 20242 min read


Inspiring Engagement: A Guide for Activity Coordinators
The role of an Activity Coordinator is at the heart of creating vibrant and enriching experiences for residents. As we transition from...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Dementia symptoms can cause... depression.
People with dementia can often seem lost, sitting quietly, seemingly with no idea of what is happening around them. It's easy to be...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Nick Barker joins Avante Care & Support as Director of Quality
Avante Care & Support is delighted to welcome Nick Barker as the organisation’s Director of Quality. In this crucial role, Nick will lead...

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Nov 24, 20231 min read


Care Home Chef Award for Chris
Country Court are delighted to announce Chef Manager Chris Beeby, has been crowned winner of the Care Home Chef Award at the East of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 22, 20232 min read


Get your FACTs right for person-centred activities.
Before you can plan person-centred activities, you need to get your FACTs right.
The FACTs Framework helps activity coordinators build a fuller picture of each resident - who they are, what matters to them, and how best to support their wellbeing. By checking in with Family and Friends, Activities, Care Plans, and “This Is Me” documents, you can uncover valuable insights that transform your activity planning from routine to truly meaningful.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 20, 20232 min read


The Sparkle Awards 2023
Avante Care & Support, a not-for-profit care organisation, hosted its annual Sparkle Awards ceremony on earlier this month. A special...

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Oct 23, 20232 min read
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