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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.
Jane Ashcroft's letter on the Government's care pledges appears in Daily Telegraph
A letter written by Jane Ashcroft, Anchor's Chief Executive, on the Government's latest care pledges has featured in Daily Telegraph today.
Bishopstoke Park chosen as a finalist at the Sunday Times British Homes Awards
The team at Bishopstoke Park retirement village have celebrated being finalists in the Sunday Times British Homes Awards.
Anchor converts to a Community Benefit Society
Anchor today converted to a Community Benefit Society.
Clayburn Court’s Rob Devonshire wins Chef of the Year 2018
Rob Devonshire, Head Chef at Clayburn Court care home in Peterborough has won the prestigious Chef of the Year competition.
Social media
RT @AnnesleyLodge: Our resident Lillian enjoying a jigsaw with care assistant Marie here at @AnnesleyLodge @AnchorHanover https://t.co/BCQf…
RT @Dawson_Lodge: @Dawson_Lodge, fantastic visit from our little friends @LittleGemsNursery! #parachutegame #intergenerational #makingmemor…
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Our Ladies are turning their hand to tree 🌳🌲🌴paining with Tracey of @creativemindsan today.... and very good their pic…
RT @Willow_Gardens: Thank you Jane Ashcroft for my lovely #flowers @AnchorJobs @AnchorHanover . I am enjoying all my 100th Birthday celebra…
For more than 50 years Anchor and Hanover have helped people enjoy later life. And today our housing, care and support is needed more than ever. https://t.co/TshNAE6Fm0
We are proud to be a pet friendly organisation as we appreciate the difference pets can make to our lives. Residents at Beech Hall care home love it when Jaxx the Husky visits each month 🐶
RT @HeatherValeCH: Armchair exercises 🧘🏼♂️🏃🏼♀️🤽🏼♂️🤸🏼♂️ #keepfit #happyliving @AnchorHanover @PulseHfwMan https://t.co/0QCzF4u0Hx
RT @BeechHallLeeds: Our residents making their own lunch at the weekend, promoting #independence, #choice and creating a sense of #wellbein…
RT @Dawson_Lodge: @Dawson_Lodge, another evening of beer, a game of domino and a natter with our Handyperson Kevin & our male residents! 🍺🍺…
RT @Silk_Court: The monthly cocktail party is a great chance for socialising and having fun. As always enjoyed by all. Many thanks @MagicM…
RT @NorthbourneCare: #SundayFunday #omph #fitness class delivered by our very own resident Pat! #SundayMotivation #sundayvibes #Laughter #h…
Welcome discussion on the long-awaited #SocialCareGreenPaper at the APPG on housing & care for #olderpeople earlier this week. Suitable #ukhousing and care go hand-in-hand for helping people live independently for longer. https://t.co/HRaZZS2DeN
Anchor Hanover Chief Executive @ashcrofts comments on Health Secretary @MattHancock announcement about the @NHSuk 10-year plan. Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/RyWx9S2KTG https://t.co/u2K3fMLVoI
RT @BeechHallLeeds: We love it when Jaxx the huskie visits us each month 😍 we all adore him! @CanineConcern he brings so much joy each and…
RT @BBCWomansHour: New research has found that men are just as likely as women to take care of their partners in old age – we hear from thr…
Listen to Sharon Spry, Deputy Manager at @SelkirkHouse discuss the importance of music therapy for residents living with dementia on @BBCDevon (interview starts at 49:50). https://t.co/he39EnSKyf
RT @PrimroseCourtCH: Thank you to @FCFuneral for putting us in touch with Kerry and some very talented knitters who have kindly donated som…
RT @Dawson_Lodge: @Dawson_Lodge, personalised engagement is key to our residents! From jewellery making with our ladies to doing DIY with o…
Retire in style: @Hampshire_Lakes named as one of the best retirement villages in the UK by @luxlifestyleuk https://t.co/wRbhoPs3yg
RT @BeechHallLeeds: We loved being able to help @LeedsArtsUni students with their filming about #dementia care! Lucie even managed to get h…
RT @LimegroveCare: Starting the new year with our lovely yoga teacher Anjali from @adiyoguk 😍#TuesdayMotivation #HappyLiving @AnchorHanover…
RT @NorthbourneCare: #keepfit #FridayFun setting us up.for the #weekend #friend #together #happyliving @NorthbourneCare @AnchorHanover htt…
RT @insidehousing: “As a bigger organisation, we’ll negotiate better contracts with suppliers and pool resources and expertise” CEO @ashcro…
RT @TheBeechesAH: Strictly come The Beeches #MondaySpecial https://t.co/o9DhEcNrw2
In addition to the New Year, we're also celebrating that @NorthbourneCare has become the first care home in Gateshead and ninth run by Anchor Hanover to be rated #outstanding by @CareQualityComm. Read the full story here 👉 https://t.co/pMFcloRwEI https://t.co/rtTQ7LXPeA
In addition to the New Year, we’re also celebrating that Northbourne care home in Gateshead has become the first in the town and ninth run by Anchor Hanover to be rated as outstanding by the CQC 🍾🎉
RT @Dawson_Lodge: Fantastic New Year’s Day lunch served @Dawson_Lodge today with a great entertainment to follow! Here is to another great…
Happy New Year from everyone at Anchor Hanover! Wishing you all the best for the year ahead 🎆🎉 https://t.co/CdzwIGcc0y
Happy New Year from everyone at Anchor Hanover! Wishing you all the best for the year ahead 🍾🎇
RT @carehome_co_uk: Care home sets stage for 'brief encounter' re-enactment starring husband and wife - https://t.co/iAsvQd3AnP https://t.c…
RT @BlackbrookCH: Mark our handyman reading a story to our residents @AnchorHanover #reading #bookclub #books #FridayFeeling #fun #handyma…
RT @NorthbourneCare: #Oomph #FitnessFriday #happyliving @NorthbourneCare @AnchorHanover #smiles and #laughter all round 😊 https://t.co/yQv3…
RT @KebleCourt: What a busy Christmas we had @KebleCourt and there's still a Residents New Years Eve party to come. #happylife #happylivin…
RT @Rob_Martin_: It may have gone past bedtime on Christmas Eve but busy care staff are working through the night and preparing for Christm…
RT @Dawson_Lodge: @Dawson_Lodge, some of our residents had the opportunity to spend their christmas and boxing day with their loved ones aw…
Merry Christmas from everyone at Anchor Hanover 🎅🎄 https://t.co/NgJ6AyshJU
Merry Christmas from everyone at Anchor Hanover 🎅🏼🎄
Anchor Hanover during the holidays Opening times for both previous Anchor and Hanover customers available. As ever, our Anchorcall and Hanover on Call emergency alarm systems remain accessible to all customers 24-hours a day. https://t.co/LgdA0jr2DB
Anchor Hanover’s #MarySeacole House in Hammersmith hosts a special tribute event to WWII, NHS and #Windrush pioneer Connie Mark @NubianJak https://t.co/nzSWx9LRsr https://t.co/ZDxWWbPUHb
Merry Christmas from everyone at Anchor Hanover! Here is a festive message from our Chief Executive, Jane Ashcroft CBE, celebrating our achievements and thanking everyone who has contributed to a truly extraordinary year 🎅🎄 https://t.co/oqQNYOpMEe https://t.co/zrYVnMldgS
RT @BeechHallLeeds: Our local PCSO, (or “pcso Sanchez” as we call him!) popped in for his usual cuppa & a chat with our residents! His regu…
RT @NewcastleCC: Many @AnchorHanover Care Homes are offering places on Christmas day for older people who would otherwise be spending the d…
An important debate @UKHouseofLords on building more homes. Futureproofing #ukhousing - and neighbourhoods - from the get go could certainly help meet needs in later life for a growing number of #olderpeople. #housingmatters
RT @Hadrian_Lodge: Have a virtual walkthrough of our showflat! Why not call in for a real life visit to see what we have on offer? #retirem…
Great to see @mariacaulfield in @UKParliament championing the provision of #defibrillators. #Community accessibility & location are key for these #heartstarters, which is why we have them installed at locations such as Mill Hill Close in #HaywardsHeath https://t.co/ZGLPBe4GGr https://t.co/IbGSfcaBLs
Introducing VR (virtual reality) into our care homes was an easy decision. Residents across the country have been testing the headsets and love them 😄
Anchor Hanover during the holidays Opening times for both previous Anchor and Hanover customers available. As ever, our Anchorcall and Hanover on Call emergency alarm systems remain accessible to all customers 24-hours a day. https://t.co/CB6HXkVy5U
RT @Rob_Martin_: Introducing virtual reality into our care homes was an easy decision, residents across the country tested the headsets an…
The final count is in! A grand total of £68,000 was raised for September's @macmillancoffee #CoffeeMorning at 385 Anchor Hanover locations across the country. https://t.co/bDc0oKKiPL