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ANCHOR TRUST CELEBRATES PARTNERSHIP WITH SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
A pioneering 20-year partnership between Anchor Trust and Surrey County Council which is benefiting hundreds of older people was celebrated on 11 September. October 2008
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KEN’S POEMS GIVE COMFORT TO CARERS
Anchor has helped tenant Ken McLoughlin publish the poetry he wrote while coping with his wife Nora's Alzheimer's Disease. Now Ken hopes that his poems will bring comfort to other carers and relatives affected by the illness. October 2008
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IVAN LEWIS OPENS ANCHOR HOME SENSORY GARDEN
Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis opened a sensory garden at Anchor Homes’ Beechfield Lodge in Salford created with Department of Health funding as a stimulating but peaceful environment for residents. August 2008
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ANCHOR CHAMPIONS THE DIGNITY CHALLENGE
At the start of Dementia Awareness Week, the Department of Health confirms that Anchor Trust has the highest number of Dignity Champions of any organisation outside the NHS. The leader of Anchor's Specialist Dementia Care Team, Victoria Metcalfe, talks about the achievement. July 2008.
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ANCHOR LAUNCHES NEW 2020 DISCUSSION PAPER
A new paper on meeting the challenges of older people's housing and care is launched by Anchor's Chief Executive John Belcher at this year's Chartered Institute of Housing conference. June 2008
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AT HOME SERVICES HEAD WINS AWARD FOR INNOVATION
The head of a new Anchor business designed to deliver lifestyle advice, care and support to older people has won an award for innovation in home care. June 2008
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AWARD RECOGNISES ANCHOR’S DEMENTIA CARE EXPERTISE
Anchor Trust’s Specialist Dementia Care Team has been recognised for its commitment to staff training and development. May 2008
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ANGELA RIPPON OBE OPENS ANCHOR’S NEW CARE HOME
Broadcaster Angela Rippon OBE officially opened the newest care home in Hackney on Wednesday (14 May). May 2008
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PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OPENS NEW COVENTRY DEVELOPMENT
The final phase of a major project providing first-class housing care for older people in Coventry has been officially opened. May 2008
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DICKIE BIRD LAPS IT UP AT TEST TRACK FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Cricketing legend Dickie Bird swapped cricket for motor sport when he put a mobility scooter through its paces at the launch of a new Anchor Trust business in Yorkshire. April 2008
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DENHAM GARDEN VILLAGE SCOOPS DAILY TELEGRAPH AWARD
Denham Garden Village has been awarded the coveted accolade ‘Best 55 Plus Development’ at the prestigious Daily Telegraph Your New Home Awards 2007/8. March 2008
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NEW CHAIRMAN FOR ANCHOR TRUST
Aman Dalvi OBE has been named Anchor Trust’s new Chairman. March 2008
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BUDGET MUST BRING REAL CHANGE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Budget commitments to tackle fuel poverty among older people should be welcomed but the onus is now on energy companies to provide real terms improvements, warns Anchor Trust Chief Executive Dr John Belcher. March 2008
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HOUSING STRATEGY NEEDS TO KEEP ITS PROMISES
The Government’s new housing strategy for older people should be welcomed, says Anchor Trust, but the challenge now is to deliver on its pledges. February 2008
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RETIREMENT VILLAGE PLANS ON DISPLAY IN LEICESTERSHIRE
Development proposals for a new retirement village in Leicestershire went on display this month. January 2008
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COVENTRY DEVELOPMENTS COMPLETED
Anchor’s newest developments in Coventry are due to open within weeks. January 2008
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