Anchor colleague wins national award for supporting older people’s wellbeing

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

Brett Jenkins, who leads Anchor’s Be Well 360 service, has been named Wellbeing/Activity Coordinator of the Year at the 2026 HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards.

Be Well 360 is Anchor’s health and wellbeing service that currently supports over 400 residents across 12 later living developments. Each participating development is supported by a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor, who works with residents to understand their individual needs and develop personalised wellbeing plans.

Support ranges from one-to-one wellbeing conversations and group activities to wellbeing calls and digital engagement. The service also incorporates initiatives including Brain Gym, immersive virtual reality experiences and wearable technology, helping residents engage with their physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing in different ways.

Residents play an important role in shaping Be Well 360, with feedback and annual preference surveys used to tailor support and activities around what matters most to them.

Brett Jenkins, Wellbeing Development Manager at Anchor, said:

I’m delighted to have received this award and incredibly proud to share the recognition with our Be Well 360 team.

It reflects the dedication, compassion and creativity of our Wellbeing Advisors, who put residents at the heart of everything they do, helping people build confidence, stay active, form friendships and discover new possibilities in later life.

Most importantly, I’d like to thank our residents. Their ideas, determination and achievements give our work its purpose and inspire us to keep improving.

Anchor’s Be Well 360 service was also shortlisted for Best Health and Wellbeing Service of the Year at the awards. You can out more about Anchor’s Be Well 360 offering online here.