The appointment comes at an important time for the service, as Bourne House and Avon Court come together to work more collaboratively under the Avonbourne Care Centre umbrella. This provides an opportunity to strengthen teamwork, share expertise and continue enhancing the experience of residents, their families and colleagues.

General Manager Kamila Bevan said: 

I am delighted to be appointed permanent General Manager of Avonbourne Care Centre and to be part of such an exciting new chapter for our services. Bringing Bourne House and Avon Court together gives us a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our teams, share our experience and learn from one another. For me, it’s all about our residents, our families and our colleagues. By working collaboratively, supporting one another and keeping people at the heart of everything we do, I’m confident we can continue to make Avonbourne Care Centre a place where people feel valued, supported and at home. On a personal note, completing a recent skydive was an amazing experience and a challenge I’m really proud to have taken on. It’s certainly been an exciting time, both personally and professionally, and I’m looking forward to what lies ahead for Avonbourne Care Centre.

Area Manager Linda Knifton said: 

Kamila’s appointment as permanent General Manager marks an exciting step forward for Avonbourne Care Centre. Bringing Bourne House and Avon Court together provides a fantastic opportunity for colleagues to work collaboratively, share their knowledge and experience, and ensure we continue to deliver the very best care and support for our residents. I look forward to seeing the team build on this progress together.

Divisional Director Matthew Jones added: 

Bringing Bourne House and Avon Court together under Avonbourne Care Centre represents an important step in the development of our services. It creates an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, build a shared sense of purpose and ensure we continue to focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Kamila’s appointment as permanent General Manager is an important part of this next chapter.

Kamila has also recently taken on an exciting personal challenge by completing a skydive!

Demonstrating courage and a willingness to step outside her comfort zone, Kamila’s skydiving adventure is certainly a memorable achievement. It’s a fantastic story to share as she embarks on this new professional chapter at Avonbourne Care Centre.

With Kamila confirmed as permanent General Manager, there is much to look forward to as Bourne House and Avon Court continue their journey together.

Her appointment marks an important milestone for Avonbourne Care Centre, strengthening even further the relationships across the teams and continuing to deliver high-quality care and support for residents.