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Our response to coronavirus: Safe and welcoming places to live
We are continuously monitoring the advice from government and our regulators to ensure we are safeguarding our residents and colleagues. We will update this page in the event of any developments.

Savile Park care home throws Alice in Wonderland-themed party
Savile Park care home recently threw a Alice in Wonderland themed activity day for the entertainment of residents.

Supply of retirement communities needs to be boosted by a third by 2040, finds new report
The International Longevity Centre’s report, What we want: Future-proofing retirement housing in England, highlights the importance of housing designed specifically with emerging care needs in mind...

Orchard Gardens care home goes all out for Valentine’s Day Disco
Orchard Gardens care home was decked out in Valentine’s decorations and bunting for an extra disco on Sunday 14th February.

Carer brings hairdressing skills to St Anne’s care home
A carer at St Anne’s care home has offered to use her previous experience hairdressing to help residents look and feel good throughout the national lockdown.

Cross-party group calls for urgent action to make housing ‘dementia-ready’
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers has called for urgent action to ensure that housing is ‘dementia-ready’ from the outset, in a new report: "Housing for people with dementia – are we ready?"

New ‘10 Today’ report finds ‘increased mental wellbeing’ among older people
The Demos report outlines the positive effects that Anchor Hanover’s 10 today exercise programme has had on the UK public.

Wetherby Manor care home couples celebrate Valentine’s day in style
Two couples from Wetherby Manor care home celebrated Valentine’s day in style - complete with a gourmet breakfast and taking part in a variety of Valentine’s day activities with other residents.

Oulton Manor care home residents enjoy emotional reunion after months apart
After spending two months apart due to the coronavirus pandemic, a devoted couple have enjoyed an emotional reunion at Oulton Manor care home.

Hatfield House care home couple reunite for Valentine’s Day
A husband and wife are looking forward to a special Valentine’s day celebration after being reunited at Hatfield House care home.

Linwood care home resident records classic children’s stories using technology
A resident of Linwood care home is using technology to overcome the limitations of lockdown, by recording classic bedtime stories for children at a nearby nursery.

The Firs care home celebrates resident's 101st birthday
Peggy Hicks recently celebrated turning 101 on Sunday 7th February at a party hosted by care staff and joined by her daughter on a video call.