Standing Up 4 Sitting Down
Our national initiative to improve people's access to their local high street by increasing the amount of seating available to those who need it Find out moreGetting the nation talking about later living
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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.
Poor “public transport etiquette” cutting off a lifeline for older people
Anchor Hanover is urgently calling on the nation to change its poor ‘public transport etiquette’ as new research reveals how a lack of interaction is fuelling a loneliness epidemic among older people.
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A Minister for Older People
Our Grey Pride campaign urges government to prepare better for the massive demographic changes taking place and calls for a dedicated Minister for Older People. Find out more.
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Life Histories
Everyone has a story to tell. Taking the time to listen to and learn from the memories and experiences of older generations can be hugely rewarding – for younger and older people alike. Find out more.
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Grey Matters
Grey Matters is our initiative to get the nation talking about retirement living and care in an open, clear and supportive way. Find out more.
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Standing Up 4 Sitting Down
We are Standing Up 4 Sitting Down and calling on shops to help older people access the high street by providing adequate seating in public spaces. Find out more.
Older generation calls on next Prime Minister to deliver solutions for social care and later life
Older people across the country have made an appeal to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, whoever becomes the next Prime Minister, to announce plans to address issues faced by Britain’s ageing population.
Elizabeth Court care home takes part in National Celebration
Residents from a care home in Caterham were reaching for the stars and other exercises as part of a fun exercise routine on Friday.
Anchor Hanover wants to help more older people combat loneliness
Ensuring good mental health and wellbeing is as important in older age as it is at any other time of life, particularly as the UK’s population continues to age rapidly.
Anchor care homes organise art-themed events for care home open day
Anchor’s care homes across the country are inviting their local communities to visit them on Care Home Open Day to find out what life in a care home is like.
West Hall care home praised by care regulator
West Hall care home in West Byfleet has further improved on its outstanding rating from regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Free TV licences for over 75s to be scrapped
It has been announced by the BBC that free TV licences for the over 75s are being scrapped.
Anchor research
Anchor produces research papers on a range of topics that impact the lives of older people.
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