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Spotlighting South Asian Heritage Month
This South Asian Heritage Month, our EmbRACE network set out to bring people together and spark conversation about identity, culture, and what unites us. Read more.
Helping others get online: David's story
When David saw an opportunity to help fellow Anchor residents become more confident using technology, he knew he wanted to get involved.
Pride Month: Why representation still matters
Zoey Thomas, Operations Manager and Chair of the Rainbow Network, reflects on Pride, allyship and why creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong matters all year round.
How I balance university and working as a Bank Care Assistant at Anchor
Sam Shaw works as a Bank Care Assistant while studying at university. In this blog, they share how they got started with no experience and how bank work fits around their studies.
Catherine Cannell, Sustainability Officer at Anchor, shares simple ways to reduce food waste
For Stop Food Waste Day, Catherine shares how small changes at home can make a big difference.
What Eid means to me: Azeema Ahmed on faith, family and community
Azeema Ahmed shares what Eid means to her and how Anchor supports colleagues to celebrate and connect, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
Helen Core, our Wellbeing Manager on Zest: designing movement that works for every resident
Across Anchor care homes we offer Zest, our inclusive movement programme designed to help residents of all abilities stay active, improve mobility and enjoy moving together in a way.
How our colleague networks help us to understand each other better
Anthony Reed, one of our Location Managers, speaks about his experience of being involved in our colleague networks.
How to Become a Care District Manager: Jackie’s Story
From Laundry Assistant to Care Home District Manager, Anchor colleague Jackie shares her career progression story. Read her journey here.
Celebrating 5 years of Be Well: our journey in supporting resident wellbeing
In her blog, Lauren Smith, our Resident Wellbeing Lead talks about how Be Well started as a way to help residents take care of their wellbeing and how it has grown along the way.
Ellen’s Story: How Be Active has supported her health and wellbeing
Ellen Carter, a resident at Hanover Court in Penzance shares her experience of using our Be Active programme.
The benefits of Be Well
Be Well is our range of free resident wellbeing services. Barbara Spray, a resident at St Catherines Court, talks about the impact Be Well has had on her life.
