Anavo Group

At Anavo, we've launched 'Anavo Pen Pals', a simple initiative connecting residents across our homes through handwritten letters.

Our first pairing between Hailsham House and Surbitonian Gardens has already seen residents sharing stories, memories and everyday moments, while building friendships with people they may never otherwise have met.

Supported by our Activities Teams, residents enjoy every step of the experience, from writing their letters to the excitement of receiving a reply.

This initiative is all about creating meaningful connections, encouraging conversation and reminding residents they're part of a wider Anavo community.

We're looking forward to expanding Anavo Pen Pals across more of our homes and, in time, bringing pen pals together through face to face visits. To learn more about the initiative, please click here: https://www.anavogroup.com/anavo-pen-pals-bringing-residents-together-across-our-homes/

Not everyone follows a straight path into their career and Chris is no exception.

From working weekends at a garden centre while still at school to becoming Development Director at Anavo, Chris Stone's career has taken him through construction, quantity surveying and project management before finding his place in the care sector.

What keeps him motivated is seeing the impact of every project. For Chris, it's about more than constructing buildings, it's about creating homes where people can feel safe, supported and part of a community for years to come.

Today, he's leading the development of innovative, sustainable care homes that help residents thrive and give colleagues the environment they need to deliver exceptional care.

Read Chris's career journey and discover where a career at Anavo could take you: https://www.anavogroup.com/from-construction-to-care-chris-stones-career-journey/

A special Father's Day celebration for the fathers, grandfathers and father figures at Sandstone Brook 💙

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.