Anavo Group

After years in hospitality, Paul was looking for better work-life balance. What he found at Anavo was something even more meaningful ✨

Now Head Chef at Alexandra Mill, Paul works closely with residents to understand their favourite foods, the memories attached to them, and what makes mealtimes special. Their input helps shape the menus he creates, while his knowledge and creativity ensure meals are tailored to residents' individual nutritional and dietary needs.

What surprised him most about moving into care? The relationships.
"You become part of their lives, and that connection is what makes the role so rewarding."

From supporting residents' health and wellbeing to creating meals that bring comfort and enjoyment, Paul plays an important role in residents' daily lives.

Read Paul's inspiring career journey and discover where a career in care could take you: https://www.anavogroup.com/chef-careers-why-a-hospitality-chef-moved-into-care/

Resharing this heartfelt Volunteers Week celebration from Alexandra Mill. A huge thank you to Carol, Chris, and all our volunteers whose kindness, time, and dedication make such a difference every day. 🌟

🌟Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers at Alexandra Mill🌟

As part of Volunteers Week, we were delighted to present our Volunteers Carol and Chris with a gift and certificate to show our appreciation for everything they do throughout the year.

Our volunteers play such an important role at Alexandra Mill. Whether they are supporting residents on trips out, running our popular crossword club, spending time chatting with residents or simply offering a helping hand and a friendly smile, their contribution is invaluable.

The time, care and dedication they give help create a vibrant, welcoming and supportive community. They bring joy, companionship, encouragement and fun to so many people and their kindness has a positive impact every single day.

Volunteers Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise the difference they make and to say a heartfelt thank you for their commitment, generosity and enthusiasm.

From everyone at Alexandra Mill, Thank you for your hard work, compassion and friendship. We truly appreciate all that you do and hope you know how much you are valued. 💛

Recently, our UK chefs took part in specialist IDDSI training, enhancing their skills in creating safe, nutritious and delicious texture-modified meals for residents with swallowing difficulties.

The hands on session gave our chefs the opportunity to learn new techniques, share best practice and further develop their expertise in texture modified dining. From practical cooking demonstrations to exploring innovative meal solutions, the day was packed with valuable learning.

At Anavo, we know that mealtimes are about so much more than nutrition. They're about enjoyment, dignity and creating positive experiences every day.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in delivering the training, and to our fantastic chefs for their passion and commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences across our homes.

At Anavo Group, care is about so much more than meeting practical needs, it’s about creating meaningful moments, maintaining connections, and helping residents continue to enjoy life to the fullest. ✨

Through our partnership with Myley, residents across our homes are enjoying safe, accessible day trips and unforgettable experiences, from seaside visits and theatre trips to once in a lifetime adventures.

These outings don’t just enhance residents’ wellbeing, they also create meaningful memories for families and give our care teams the opportunity to spend quality time with residents.

Read more about how these experiences are making a difference across Anavo Group: https://www.anavogroup.com/anavos-partnership-with-myley-creating-meaningful-experiences-for-residents/

A huge congratulations to the Brampton Lodge team on completing your 'Time for Tea' charity event in support of Dementia UK 💙☕️

Such a great way to bring people together while raising awareness and support for those affected by dementia. Well done to everyone involved for making the event such a success 👏

✨ Spark of the Month ✨

A huge congratulations to Emma, Deputy Manager at Anavo's Brampton Lodge, for being recognised as our Spark of the Month!

Emma has continued to grow and thrive in her role, showing incredible commitment every step of the way. She has proven that transitioning from frontline support into management can be done successfully, while continuing to learn and develop each day.

What stands out most is Emma’s dedication to Brampton Lodge and the residents she supports. Her positive interactions never go unnoticed, and she is always willing to go above and beyond, whether that’s coming in early to help residents with their morning routines or offering encouragement and reassurance to those who know and trust her.

Emma brings warmth, positivity, and energy into the home every day, making a real difference to both residents and colleagues alike. Thank you Emma for everything you do.

This week at Anavo's Cochrane Care Home, the team had the pleasure of celebrating resident Bob’s 100th birthday! 🎉

Bob enjoyed breakfast with fellow residents before being presented with over 100 birthday cards from residents, staff, and families. The home were also honoured to welcome the Lord Lieutenant, who read a special letter from The King before everyone joined together to sing Happy Birthday.

The celebrations continued throughout the day with a special piper who piped in Bob’s birthday cake. On Monday, the Lord Provost’s understudy also visited, giving Bob the opportunity to wear the Chain of Office.

Happy 100th birthday, Bob! A huge thank you to the amazing Cochrane team for making the celebrations so special. ✨