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Townend Close care home holds Crufts event for family and staff pets
Staff at Anchor’s Townend Close in Keighley organised a dog talent show as part of its programme of meaningful activities for their older residents.
Anchor Hanover brings home the spoils at the 2019 EAC Awards
Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people, has won an incredible 61 regional accolades in the annual Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) Awards.
Anchor care home staff win top prizes at national Great British Care Awards
Two Anchor care home workers, from Montrose Hall and Birkenhead Court, have triumphed to win accolades at the prestigious Great British Care Awards.
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.
Jane Ashcroft's comments on the NHS 10-year plan
Jane Ashcroft, Anchor Hanover's Chief Executive, comments on Health Secretary Matt Hancock's announcement about the NHS's 10-year plan.
Anchor care homes help community tackle isolation and loneliness at Christmas
An array of Anchor care homes across England are inviting older people in their local communities to join residents and staff for their 2018 Christmas Day celebrations.
Anchor Chief Executive retains prestigious Grand Prix award
For the second year running, Anchor Chief Executive Jane Ashcroft CBE has won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the HealthInvestor ‘Power 50’ ceremony.
Anchor has most outstanding ratings out of large providers of residential care for older people
With nine care homes rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Anchor now has the most outstanding ratings out of large providers of residential care for older people.
Anchor’s 50th anniversary reception at the House of Lords
Anchor have this week held a celebratory reception at the House of Lords to mark the organisation’s 50th year.
Outstanding Birkenhead Court care home praised by care regulator
Birkenhead Court care home in Birkenhead has been rated outstanding by inspectors from regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Anchor and Hanover happy to proceed with proposed merger
Discussions between Anchor and Hanover have concluded positively with both organisations confirming they are happy to proceed with a proposed merger.
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RT @AhThameside: #FlowerFriday @AhThameside Our lovely Norma used to be a florist, so she leads the #activity, giving pointers #florist #Fr…
RT @InAnchorHanover: First #intergenerational #garden session on #retirement #housing @anchorhanover #Hackney today. Sharing our garden wit…
RT @LimegroveCare: Stage 2 of our paper mache bowls complete! ✔ Are they ready for cereal yet? @AnchorHanover #fun #relaxing #artsandcraft…
RT @ElderwoodCare: Big thanks to @bmstores North Road, Darlington for donating this lovely bear for our Name The Bear in the Easter Raffle,…
RT @BeechHallLeeds: Lovely #Oomph session today with Shona and Laken! A fantastic way to keep fit and have fun at the same time ❤️ #fitness…
RT @BeechHallLeeds: Looks like our residents at @BeechHallLeeds are “aiming” to make the most of their Sunday 😂 #archery #activity #wellbei…
RT @ManorCourtAH: Would like to say well done to our very own deputy manager Ken Smith who participated in Tavistock race who has raised ov…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Freda is so proud of her son #Barry & his 420 SL @MercedesBenz R107 that she wanted to share some pictures with us. Sh…
RT @Michaelyodel: Anchor Hanover shortlisted at tonight’s IoIC Central and North awards for our Winter Olympics colleague survey #jointheje…
RT @halfpenney: At the IoIC Central and North Awards hoping to win some trophies for @AnchorHanover #jointhejetset great venue too! We’re u…
RT @Michaelyodel: That’s a category win for Best Use of Social Media at the IoIC Central and North Awards for the @anchorhanover colleague…
RT @marioambrosi: Awesome result for @AnchorHanover at the #IoICAwards19 last night. Bobbletastic! https://t.co/V1LDe9ytOV
Staff from @Orchard_Gardens have donated 70 thermos mugs following a Facebook appeal by the neonatal unit at Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/RUfSJdMkpJ https://t.co/mTShWNsCG1
Meet the new Receptionist Rosie and the rest of the gang at Greenacres care home 🐣
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Yesterday our ladies took park in an @AnchorHanover #PhotoShoot 📸 whilst we did our sandwich 🥪 making activity @NAPAli…
Exciting news! Anchor Hanover’s stunning Woodside Square development in Muswell Hill, London has been nominated for a Royal Institute of British Architects London Regional Award. @Hill_Group_UK @PTEarchitects @RIBA https://t.co/KhtkZcjhqj
RT @AhThameside: Today is #InternationalDayOfHappiness so I thought I would share some of the gorgeous smiles we have had here @AhThamesid…
RT @Kyle_Robinson22: Lovely to join Kidsgrove Deputy Mayor @BambiC26 this morning on a visit to Maple Tree Court Care Facility in Kidsgrove…
RT @NorthbourneCare: We had some #Fury #friends visit us @NorthbourneCare @AnchorHanover #kitten #CatsOfTwitter #therapy https://t.co/ol8iF…
RT @Future_Of_Care: The panel debate has begun! Looking forward to some interesting topics being discussed. @chrispaps @ashcrofts @homeinst…
RT @AhThameside: Billy sang for our residents yesterday for #StPatricksDay everyone really enjoyed themselves #music #carehomes #wellbeing…
RT @OsborneHouseAH: Here is a typical #bathroom in @OsborneHouseAH @AnchorHanover #studios #flats #Wallsend @NorthTyneside #shower #wetroom…
RT @HurstParkCourt: Well over the last few weeks we have been doing a Come dine with me in our district with 8 other @AnchorHanover homes,…
RT @HurstParkCourt: We have completed @ComeDineWithMe at @HurstParkCourt @AnchorHanover within the district bringing residents and staff to…
RT @AhThameside: Lots of energy and movement in today's #exercise class with Amanda #Keepmoving #TuesdayThoughts #activeageing @AhThameside…
RT @NorthbourneCare: Staff @NorthbourneCare @AnchorHanover getting familiar with the vr head set to try with out with our residents #anchor…
RT @hmhb2016: Our wonderful group in #Newingtongreen with @AnchorHanover last week. What a fabulous time. https://t.co/rZsir9oA8q
RT @BorrageHouse: We enjoyed some traditional Irish songs @BorrageHouse today. Was really good with @dalemeeks creating a great atmosphe…
RT @LimegroveCare: We had such a lovely trip to Newlands Corner today. The weather was so nice we thought we'd celebrate with an ice cream!…
RT @WatersideCH: We Had A Good #stpatricksday party today. The customers really enjoyed themselves. Was nice to see some family members com…
RT @Dawson_Lodge: @Dawson_Lodge, Celebrating St Paddy’s Day!! #Ireland #StPatrickDay #guinness #baileys #lucky #clovers 🇮🇪🇨🇮🍀🍀@AnchorHanove…
Naughty behaviour is not usually rewarded but disobedient dogs have been vying for a prize during a ‘#Crufts’ competition at Townend Close 🏆🐶
Naughty behaviour is not usually rewarded but disobedient #dogs have been vying for a prize during a ‘#Crufts’ competition at @TownendClose in Keighley. Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/wtjw9yV7bc https://t.co/buti4gVgiL
RT @AnnesleyLodge: Lovely to welcome #nottinghamshirepolice again @annesleylodge @AnchorHanover as they joined us for a #bluelightbreakfas…
RT @MillbeckCare: ❣️Red Nose Day at @MillbeckCare ❣️ all of our residents wearing red and putting on their noses in order to raise money fo…
Research carried out in 2018 by @macmillancancer found that 42% of over 55s don’t have a will. For information on the opportunity to have your simple Will written or updated free of charge, please visit https://t.co/w8wopXsD07 #FreeWillsMonth
RT @HalcyonCourt: #transforming spaces @HalcyonCourt to promote #Wellbeing and #enagement, still working on it but what a #difference alrea…
RT @HalcyonCourt: #projcet no 2! Another space we are #creating to promote #enagment and #meaningful #activity,lots of progress made so far…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: ✋🏼✋🏼Many hands make a beautiful #Flower 🌸 decoration @creativemindsan @NAPAlivinglife @AnchorHanover https://t.co/Edxz…
RT @LimegroveCare: All this concentration is thirsty work!🖍🗒 @AnchorHanover #colouring #artists #relaxing #artsandcrafts #happyliving htt…
Anchor Hanover has won an incredible 61 regional accolades including 26 Gold, 26 Silver and nine Bronze awards as part of the annual Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) Awards. Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/9N7cewRZnF https://t.co/KaKyQ6oPvl
RT @WestHallSurrey: Do you know someone who lives with #dementia or maybe just want to know a little bit more about it? Come and join us at…
RT @GreenacresAH: #Meet our #new receptionist ROSIE ! All 10 #egg #hatched and we have 6 girls and 4 boys @WOIBanstead @GreenacresAH @Ancho…
Today is #SocialPrescribingDay. 700+ GP practices are now encouraging patients and staff to take part in parkrun for health and wellbeing. Find out more and read some inspiring case studies at https://t.co/ug3WcsDKXD @parkrunUK
Two Anchor care home workers Katie Davock from Montrose Hall and Brian McNaught from Birkenhead Court have triumphed to win accolades at the prestigious @GBcareawards, which recognise excellence across the care sector. Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/Rxzj2bctLp https://t.co/madnCuzbVX
Two Anchor care home workers have triumphed to win accolades at the prestigious Great British Care Awards, which recognise excellence across the care sector. Congratulations Katie and Brian 🏆🍾
RT @ElderwoodCare: It's always nice to be appreciated by our customers families for the care we give their loved ones #beautifulflowers @An…
Residents from Linwood care home loved the visit from the local nursery children earlier this week 👵🏼👧🏽
RT @CarrieBrowne: What an amazing day in C4. A group of residents and staff from across the district all came together to go ten pin bowlin…
RT @Dawson_Lodge: @DawsonLodge, celebrating achievements and long term service, we are immensely proud of our staff and we thank you all fo…
RT @LinwoodCareHome: What is your favourite #food young lady? Just wonderul see our ladies with the Local #nursery #children today Margaret…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: These beautiful flowers were given in the memory of the late Mrs Gene Rusby of Guiseley by her Family and Friends #Abs…
RT @SandstonesCare: At @SandstonesCare we pride ourselves on #homemade #Quality #food & #promote #choice for our #residents #Food #qualit…
Our colleagues did us proud at the @GBcareawards on Saturday night. Brian McNaught, Deputy Manager at @BirkenheadCrt took home the Award for Best Care Assessor and Katie Davock, Care Assistant at Montrose Hall care home won Best Care Newcomer 🏆 https://t.co/glOIG8PvKw
RT @CranleaCareHome: Were catching up on some of the news in the paper this morning. Morning news and weather, so now we’re preparing for s…
RT @MillbeckCare: Here’s a little sneak peek video! Thank you to Howard Evans for our singalong today! 🎼💜🕺💃🏻#happiness #musicalmondays #man…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Martha and the Ladies 👭👭 are decorating Chocolate Cup 🧁 Cakes already for our little Coffee Morning tomorrow at 10:30a…
RT @MillbeckCare: Baby shower take 2 for the gorgeous Emma, one of our very hard working and well loved team leaders! We wish her and her f…
RT @ashcrofts: Great to be at #gbcareawards with my fabulous colleagues from @AnchorHanover #allwinners @AnchorJobs
RT @ashcrofts: Care Newcomer Finalist and her Mum - two fabulous @AnchorHanover colleagues #gbcareawards https://t.co/7oSioJxOg9
RT @CarrieBrowne: Massive congratulations to Katie and Brian on winning at last night's Great British Care Awards, very well deserved #very…
RT @GBcareawards: Congratulations to all the Outstanding Contribution Award finalists. The very best of the best in #socialcare @Humansupp…
RT @WestHallSurrey: Thank you Lara and Jon @ComedyTiming @RadioWoking for having me on today to talk @UKMensSheds @DementiaFriends #interge…
RT @WestHallSurrey: Listen to Steve our Wellbeing manager talk all things #wellbeing #menssheds #intergenerationalmusictherapy and #Communi…
To continue our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we welcomed business students from @Shipley_College providing an insight into a workin office and the different functions we have here at Anchor Hanover #NAW2019 Apprenticeship scheme details 👉 https://t.co/l81z4TuHYf https://t.co/HyV67HqVN7
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, students from Aspire-igen who are currently studying L1 in Health and Social Care spent some time with the team at outstanding CQC rated @MillViewCare in Bradford. #NAW2019 #Apprenticeships #BlazeATrail https://t.co/wN2McXQfda
Today we celebrate the achievements of our inspiring customers, colleagues, and all women around the world. #BalanceforBetter #IWD2019
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Harry’s Daughter Anne has brought him his #BowlingGreen #Trophies to look at #Winner 🏆 He bowled at Rufford Park bowli…
Swipe across to listen to apprentices Daryl from Birkenhead Court and Ryan from Northbourne talk about the highlights of their #apprenticeships so far #NAW2019 #BlazeATrail
Continuing with National Apprenticeship Week, listen to Daryl from @BirkenheadCrt and Ryan from @NorthbourneCare talk about the highlights of their #apprenticeships so far #NAW2019 #BlazeATrail Find out more about our apprenticeship scheme 👉 https://t.co/l81z4TuHYf https://t.co/riUVjTQ907
RT @Palmersdene: #Reminiscing about #Holidays and trips out @Palmersdene @AnchorHanover #Chat #one2one #happyliving #happycarehome https://…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Celebrating #InternationalWomenDay2019 The matriarchs of the family 👭👩👩👧👦👭 #Generations #Maternal #UnconditionalLov…
Listen to @NorthbourneCare apprentice Ryan Clark as he discusses what life is like as an #apprentice in care #NAW2019 #BlazeATrail #apprenticeshipweek Find out more about our award winning #Apprenticeship scheme 👉 https://t.co/l81z4TuHYf https://t.co/JNiTFW8sSP
Swipe across to listen to Northbourne care home #apprentice Ryan Clark as he discusses what life is like as an apprentice in #care 👉🏼 #NAW2019
RT @WestHallSurrey: First meeting of the Woking and district men's shed based here @WestHallSurrey and we're 100% behind the truly amazing…
RT @Oakwood_Grange: Some of our #nhs staff flashing their new @AnchorHanover mugs call in for a cup of tea anytime 😁😁 https://t.co/WQASHM3m…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: In need of a good read? #WorldBookDay #EnjoyAndLearn @AnchorHanover @MillsandBoon @MyOwnMemoryLane @alzheimerssoc @Gui…
RT @BorrageHouse: We're celebrating World Book Day @BorrageHouse 📚📖📒📚📖😊 #engagement #books #WorldBookDay #anchoractive #dementiafriendly @A…
RT @InAnchorHanover: Lovely new #Mindfulness session run by local group #PeaceOfMind at @AnchorHanover #hackney Thanks to Marcus from @clap…
Thanks to our apprentices Lucy from our Bradford head office and Caitlin from @SimonMarksCourt who came along and chatted to students at the Bradford College Careers Fair talking about all the opportunities at Anchor Hanover #NAW2019 #BlazeATrail #apprenticeships https://t.co/mfXIONSaI6
RT @Palmersdene: #exercising the #brain with #wordsearches @Palmersdene @AnchorHanover #passtime #hobbies #happyliving https://t.co/shHrIQk…
RT @NorthbourneCare: Ryan is #amazing at his #Job he is a vallued memeber of the @NorthbourneCare team! #ThankYou Ryan for all you do! #app…
RT @TheCedarsAH: Fantastic visit to another Anchor location today, the home is amazing with a fantastic Manager @HurstParkCourt @AnchorHano…
For National Apprenticeship Week, we sat down with Daryl from Birkenhead Court and Ryan from Northbourne to talk about their experience as an #apprentice here at Anchor Hanover. Here they talk about why they chose a #career in #care...
Residents at Linwood care home have been getting creative in the run up to Easter 🐣🎨
Customers at Keble Court have been making the most of the February heatwave ☀️
Resident Fred at Springfield care home getting ready for Valentine’s Day earlier in the month with a creative art session 🎨