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Anchor Trust Chief Executive John Belcher has been awarded a CBE for services to older people.
Since joining Anchor as Chief Executive, Dr Belcher has ensured the organisation continues to develop innovative ways of improving the lives of older people. He was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, announced on 17 June 2006.
Dr Belcher said: ‘I am delighted to have been put forward and I was overwhelmed to receive the letter. I’m really proud that we are improving older people’s lives in a wide range of areas. This honour reflects the hard work and commitment of staff across the organisation.’
Anchor Chairman Dianne Jeffrey said: ‘John has steered Anchor through some major changes. He has been pivotal in the development of Denham Garden Village, our innovative retirement village, and our integrated care and housing model. He has ensured Anchor has a solid financial basis on which to anticipate the needs and aspirations of the older people of the future. I’m really pleased that his visionary thinking and relentless focus on the needs of our customers have been recognised in this way.’
Dr Belcher is a member of the NHS National Leadership Network and the Audit Commission Housing and Communities Board. He is a non-executive Board Member of both Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust and English Partnerships.
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