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We run a wide range of campaigns and frequently undertake research to help raise awareness of issues that impact the lives of older people.

Here you can find our latest campaign updates as well as the press releases and news stories we've published to get the nation talking about later living.

Latest press releases

1 Dec 2023

Anchor secures funding to improve heat networks

Anchor has been successful in securing revenue grant funding to improve communal heating systems at three of its housing developments.

22 Nov 2023

Anchor's response to the Autumn Statement 2023

Anchor's Chief Executive, Sarah Jones comments on today’s Autumn Statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in which several measures to get more people into the workforce were outlined.

31 Oct 2023

Anchor publishes Sustainability Report 2023

Anchor has today published our Sustainability Report for the year ending 31 March 2023, sharing the results of our continued work to meet the needs of older people in a sustainable way.

13 Sep 2023

The Platinum Pound report finds UK economy loses £6.6 billion a year from drop in later life employment

A new report by Demos, supported by Anchor, reveals the UK economy could unlock £6.6bn a year by returning to pre-pandemic later life workforce levels, by making staying in work more inclusive.

1 Sep 2023

Anchor welcomes Elizabeth Froude and Fred Angole as Non-Executive Directors

Two new Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to Anchor’s Board.

14 Aug 2023

Anchor achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Anchor has achieved the Menopause Friendly Accreditation from Menopause in the Workplace.

2 Aug 2023

Anchor marks completion at The Chapters development in Shinfield, Berkshire

The Chapters in Shinfield has officially reached practical completion.

3 Jul 2023

Introducing our new care home: The Mill House in Skipton

We’re delighted to announce we have taken the keys to a new purpose-built residential care home in Skipton, bringing the number of care homes in our portfolio to 120.

30 Jun 2023

Bringing more homes to Hackney

Construction has officially commenced at our Newnton Close development, marking our fourth regeneration project in the Hackney area.

26 Jun 2023

Mario Ambrosi appointed Chair of Housing and Ageing Alliance

The Housing and Ageing Alliance (HAA) has appointed Mario Ambrosi, Director of Communications and Marketing at Anchor, as its new Chair.

10 May 2023

Bringing new homes to Woodford, Greater Manchester

We have officially commenced construction at our Woodford site. The new development will see a collection of 87 one- and two-bedroom high quality apartments and 17 two-bedroom bungalows.

4 Apr 2023

Forget New Year resolutions – research reveals it’s all about getting active this spring

Our new research reveals that if your new year’s fitness resolutions have slipped, now is the perfect time to reset your goals.

31 Mar 2023

Anchor awarded ‘Gold Status’ by Inclusive Employers

Anchor has been awarded ‘Gold Status’ in the 2023 Inclusive Employers Standard, becoming the first housing and care provider to do so.

31 Mar 2023

Couple celebrate their 75 year wedding anniversary

Arnold and Rita celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends at Wetherby Manor care home.

22 Mar 2023

Anchor secures funding to ‘green’ homes

Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, has been successful in securing funding to retrofit more than 300 homes by 2025.

20 Feb 2023

Gills Top care home holds LGBT history month celebration

Gills Top care home near Skipton celebrated LGBT History Month by throwing a rainbow party for residents.

15 Feb 2023

Anchor breaks ground on riverside development in Rochester

Anchor, and delivery partner, award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, has officially broken ground on its Rochester Riverside site on Corys Road, Rochester

14 Feb 2023

Anchor joins over 600 responsible businesses in becoming a member of Business in the Community

Anchor, England’s largest provider of care and housing for older people, has become the latest member of Business in the Community (BITC)

Our campaigns

From making workplaces more age-inclusive to improving physical and mental wellbeing, read about our initiatives striving for positive change.

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Our research

We produce research papers and work with leading bodies to create reports on a range of topics that impact the lives of older people.

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Latest news articles

1 Dec 2023

Residents at Fred Tibble Court start collection for Dogs Trust

Many of the residents at Fred Tibble Court have adopted pets from the Dogs Trust and this Christmas want to show their thanks.

30 Nov 2023

How one resident’s love of cooking has inspired a baking club at The Battery

Sheila Strover, resident at The Battery in Newquay, started breadmaking a few months before lockdown and now teaches other residents how to make cakes and other baked goods.

27 Nov 2023

Anchor colleagues work together to organise special holiday for resident

Nigel Simpson, a resident of Larchfield care home, went on an invigorating seaside holiday 75 miles away thanks to the organisational efforts of Anchor colleagues.

20 Nov 2023

Wharfeside care home celebrates its first anniversary

Residents celebrated the first anniversary of Wharfeside care home in Otley with the Town Mayor Councillor Ray Smith, local school children and members of the public.

17 Nov 2023

Chatty Benches: Anchor launches initiative in Westfield London to tackle loneliness in the community

On 15 November we celebrated the installation of ten of our Chatty Benches at Europe’s largest shopping centre, Westfield London.

16 Nov 2023

Devonshire House care home team win top regional award at Great British Care Awards

Two team members of Devonshire House care home in Cavendish have triumphed at the East of England regional finals of the Great British Care Awards 2023.

14 Nov 2023

Huddersfield care home manager wins top regional award at Great British Care Awards

A care home manager from Tolson Grange has triumphed at the Yorkshire and Humberside regional finals of the Great British Care Awards 2023, which recognises excellence across the care sector.

13 Nov 2023

How we commemorated Remembrance Day 2023

Across our locations this weekend residents and colleagues came together to take a moment and reflect upon and remember the losses experienced through war for Remembrance Day.

10 Nov 2023

Evocative childhood memories of wartime ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Wartime memories of bombs whistling down from the sky and aircraft thundering overhead live on in the thoughts of residents of an Anchor care home ahead of Remembrance Sunday

10 Nov 2023

Residents at Skelton Court to mark Remembrance Sunday at town cenotaph

Residents at Skelton Court care home in Skelton-in-Cleveland will be marking Remembrance Sunday at Skelton Cenotaph as a fitting tribute to those lost in both world wars.

9 Nov 2023

Resident at Beech Court becomes published author

Michael Gardner, a resident at Beech Court in Leicester recently published Reflective Mind, a collection of poems.

8 Nov 2023

The Mill House care home invites the community to their monthly Sunday Social

The Mill House in Skipton is inviting local older people to come and enjoy refreshments and conversation every first Sunday of the month.

30 Oct 2023

Anchor resident makes an appearance on Bargain Hunt

Caroline Mills of Carters Meadow in Andover appeared on the show earlier this year.

27 Oct 2023

Hallcroft residents receive online safety presentation

Local secondary school pupil, Nick, recently visited Hallcroft rented housing with extra care in Shipley to deliver an awareness session on telephone scams to the residents.

25 Oct 2023

Meadow Court is best in class for community engagement

Anchor’s Meadow Court housing location in Sarisbury Green has won the Retirement Living Award for Best Community Engagement.

24 Oct 2023

Regee the tortoise wins Anchor Pet of the Month

Regee a two-year-old Russian Horsefield Tortoise, is a beloved resident of Eric Morecambe House care home in Morecambe and has been named our Pet of the Month for October

23 Oct 2023

Residents from Mayflower Court enjoy new programme of engaging educational history talks

The care team at Mayflower Court in Southampton arranged for local museums and educational centres to present at the home.

19 Oct 2023

Augusta Court celebrates Fiji Day

Fijian members of the care team at Augusta Court shared their culture with residents for Fiji Day

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