News and press releases

An Anchor colleague has received national recognition for his work supporting older people to live healthier, more independent and connected lives.

Residents and colleagues at Ridgemount care home in Surrey enjoyed an afternoon of African drumming, music and movement to mark World Alzheimer’s Month.

Irene Sawyer celebrated her 102nd birthday at Anchor’s Eric Morecambe House care home in Morecambe, surrounded by family, friends, fellow residents and colleagues, as well as some special guests.

Residents and colleagues at The Mill House care home in Skipton dressed in pink and raised £400 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Recently, residents at Greenside Court in Sunderland welcomed local MP, and Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson and other community representatives to a Cuppa and Chat event.

We're celebrating a major achievement after securing five shortlist places in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2026, recognising excellence, innovation and impact across the UK housing sector.

Blossom House is a new affordable housing development for people in later life we have officially opened in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire.

The new partnership will support healthy ageing at England’s largest not-for-profit provider of older people’s housing and care.

Christopher Kemball has decided to retire as Chair of the Anchor Board and will step down on 9 October 2026.

Colleagues and residents at Anchor’s Wynyard Woods care home in Billingham are celebrating after the home achieved an overall review score of 10 on carehome.co.uk.

Our Loving Later Life Awards give others the opportunity to nominate and recognise residents who have made a real difference to their community. Here are our winners for 2026.

Anchor has been reaccredited Pledge Pioneer status for the second time by the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, recognising our commitment to creating more inclusive housing services for LGBTQ+ residents.