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Devonshire House care home dedicates room in memory of philanthropist Sue Ryder
Staff at a care home in Cavendish which used to be the family home of Sue Ryder has dedicated a room in her memory.

Israel Sieff Court care home praised by care regulator
Israel Sieff Court care home in Crumpsall has been classed as Good in all five areas inspected by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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.

Meadow Court hosts gin tasting event
Visitors to Meadow Court, independent living development in Sarisbury Green, enjoyed an evening of gin tasting and canapés this week.

Willow Gardens resident celebrates turning 100
Willow Gardens resident Vera Nicholson has celebrated her 100th birthday in style with family and a visit from the Yateley Town Mayor.

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.

Northbourne care home rated outstanding by care regulator
Northbourne care home in Gateshead has become the first in the town to be rated outstanding by inspectors from regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Northbourne care home has created its own village in its building
Northbourne care home in Gateshead has created its own village including a ‘man cave’ and pub for its residents in an annex building.

Residents at Willow Gardens are bridging the age gap with local youth this December
Five different schools have visited the home this month, delighting the residents and staff with their Christmas carols, dances, nativity plays and parties.

Millbeck care home praised by care regulator
Millbeck care home in Norton has been classed as Good in all five areas inspected by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Madeleine House care home praised by care regulator
Madeleine House care home in Stechford has been classed as Good in all five areas inspected by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Pride of Britain winner Ella Chadwick filmed by Good Morning Britain visiting Lightbowne Hall care home
Residents at Anchor Hanover’s Lightbowne Hall care home in Manchester have enjoyed a special visit from Pride of Britain winner Ella Chadwick in the run up to Christmas.