Anchor - Prior Bank
Anchor's Prior Bank in Sheffield is a trusted provider of residential care for elderly people, and we We are proudly not-for-profit with 50 years of experience.
Prior Bank in Sheffield is a trusted provider of residential care for elderly people offering specialised services for those who have general care needs. Our care home's well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle, adapting as your needs change. At Prior Bank, activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents' quali
Did you know Stanisลaw Kowalski became the world's oldest athlete when aged 105 he competed in the newly formed M105 age category for sprinting, shot put and discuss throw? ๐
Everyone should be encouraged to get active, no matter their age or ability ๐
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Did you know that the Olympic rings were first introduced in 1913, designed to represent the simultaneous unity and uniqueness of all participating nations? ๐๐๐ค๐โค๏ธ
As the approach, we're passionate about helping everyone get active with our very own
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Meet Jean, one of our inspiring residents participating in this yearโs Anchor Games! At 91, Jean is taking part in bowls and giving netball a go โ proving itโs never too late to try something new! ๐๐
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Guide to choosing a care home Our guide to choosing a care home is designed to help you and your loved ones consider your choices carefully and make the right decision, at the right time, for you.
Did you know that 41% of older people feel sports and exercise initiatives are not aimed towards them? ๐
At Anchor, we believe sports are for everyone ๐
Let's inspire each other to stay active and embrace new challenges during the and beyond, no matter our age! ๐ช
Find out more ๐ https://tinyurl.com/4j74ns4r
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Which sport would you most like to see in the ?
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๐ Netball
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๐ฏ Darts
Let us know in the comments below.
Nearly two fifths of people say they feel inspired by the to be more active ๐ฅ
Whether itโs a brisk walk, a game of tennis, or a new exercise, comment below and tell us about the different ways you're getting moving during this Summer of sport!โ๏ธ
A big congratulations to Anchor - The Manor House Harrogate for receiving such a lovely review and achieving an amazing score of 10 on carehome.co.uk! ๐
Here at The Manor House Harrogate, after receiving the below beautiful review, we are now a perfect score of 10! We are incredibly proud to reach this and all the team at Harrogate have worked incredibly hard to get here! Thank you everyone for your continued support ๐ .co.uk
As the world gears up for the , we're hosting our very own Anchor Games to inspire everyone to get active!
Residents and colleagues across the country are enjoying a range of sporting activities, showing movement is for all ages and we want to see how you and your loved ones enjoy sport together ๐ธ๐
So, share your photos and videos with us using
Find out more ๐ https://tinyurl.com/4j74ns4r
Tracing your family history has become a national pastime. And Simon Kovach knows that better than most as his quest to find out more about his late grandfather takes him to Timken Grange care home later this month to meet a 103-year-old resident. https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/wartime-family-history-quest-leads-anchors-103-year-old-jack
Choosing a care home is a big decision and short stays can be a good way for people to familiarise themselves with care home environment and try out a potential permanent home. Find out more: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-care/respite-care
Couple Leonard and Myrtle both celebrate reaching 100 years of age together in the company of friends and family at Tudor Court.
Read more about the couple here: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/tudor-court-couple-celebrate-reaching-combined-age-200
Anchor - Park Hall in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent recently invited Approach Dementia Support to deliver a presentation to residents' friends and family on how to emotionally support their loved ones who are living with dementia.
https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/park-hall-care-home-working-partnership-approach
Approach Dementia Support
Wednesday at Canterbury House was packed full of activities for residents to get involved in. Read about their day below ๐
Residents at Anchor - Limegrove looked like they had a great time recently taking part in a Zest session. It's one way residents are getting moving with the โน๏ธ ๐ถ
https://anchor.org.uk/anchor-games
Whether youโre looking for a care home, rental housing or one of our luxurious purpose-built homes, you can search all our available properties here: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties
Add a splash of colour to your Thursday with these beautiful photos ๐๐บ๐ธ๐ผ. Residents at Canterbury House have been flower arranging and we think the bouquets look fantastic.
Our Chatty Benches have been featured on ITV ๐ฌ
Aiming to reduce loneliness and social isolation, Chatty Benches are a great way to bring people together over good conversation.
Weโve seen the benefits of Chatty Benches to the residents of our care homes and housing locations and weโre working to bring more of them to public spaces across the country.
Learn more about this initiative, and find a Chatty Bench near you today:
www.anchor.org.uk/chatty-benches
Residents and the care team at The Ridings took part in a seated synchronised swim for ๐. We love the swimming hats!
https://www.anchor.org.uk/anchor-games
Recently, the Mayor and Mayoress of Newcastle-Under-Lyme came to Maple Tree Court to open their new shop.
Speaking about the store, resident Joan says "I can go shopping myself and get what I need. It just gives me that little bit of independence back."
https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/mayor-and-mayoress-open-maple-tree-courts-new-shop-residents
Residents at Anchor - Nelson Lodge got creative during with a round of "Hurl the Handbag". Congratulations to Jean who managed to hurl it the furthest down the path ๐ .
https://www.anchor.org.uk/anchor-games
Our retirement villages offer a selection of stylish one and two-bedroom purpose-built homes, each designed with uncompromising focus on quality and comfort. Our properties are spacious and homely, with luxury fittings and fixtures as well as a range of sophisticated features designed to maximise independence. Find out more here: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties/retirement-villages/your-new-home
To celebrate the array of sporting events that take place each summer, weโre hosting our own Anchor Games. Throughout the week we will be sharing residents and colleagues taking part in sporting activities to promote physical wellbeing.
https://www.anchor.org.uk/anchor-games
Everyone at Anchor - Landemere welcomed the Mayor of Derby for the grand opening of a new onsite coffee shop โ.
The visit coincided with Care Home Open Day week, which is dedicated to showcasing the warmth, care and vibrant communities that care homes provide across the country.
https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/mayor-derby-opens-new-shops-landemere-care-home
We're excited for the final tonight between England football team and Spain โฝ. Cooper is as well ๐ถ. Where will you be watching the game? UEFA EURO 2024
Discussing life changing decisions can seem like a daunting prospect but using the right ice-breakers and conversation starters can help you begin important conversations in a positive and proactive manner
Conversation starters and ice-breakers when planning retirement Discussing life changing decisions can seem like a daunting prospect but using the right conversation starters can help begin conversations in a positive manner.
Are you looking for a care home in Leeds? The Manor House Roundhay is our newest care home, opening in October 2024.
Ideal for those looking for a peaceful retirement within beautiful surroundings, The Manor House Roundhay offers a range of impressive facilities, ensuring it is fully equipped to cater for care needs and residentsโ interests.
Keep up to date with the latest news on The Manor House Roundhay here: https://www.facebook.com/anchor.the.manor.house.roundhay
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Let's wish Liz and Angela a very happy birthday ๐๐
Seven of our care homes in the Yorkshire area have recently achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status.
The care homes met the eight standards required to reach the necessary benchmark in an endorsement by Royal Star & Garter of their โdedication, passion and commitmentโ.
Learn more about the homes and VFF status here: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/seven-anchor-care-homes-yorkshire-achieve-veteran-friendly-framework-status
With the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations fully underway, weโre delighted to say that all new residents joining our care homes will also be prioritised for a vaccination upon moving in. Find out more in our story below:
https://www.anchorhanover.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/all-new-anchor-residents-be-vaccinated-moving
Join Britainโs care home residents and carers as we this Christmas!
We want to give you, care workers, care home residents and their loved ones an opportunity to make each other smile. We want to hear your favourite Christmas cracker jokes and help you share them with as many care workers and care home residents as possible.
Weโd love it if you could share a video of yourself telling your favourite joke, but you can use text if you prefer. Just add your jokes in the comments of our Anchor post here: facebook.com/Anchor/posts/3524553177598211. Weโll turn your jokes and messages into a series of short digital Christmas Cracker videos that weโll share with care workers and care home residents across the country in in the runup to Christmas.
Please make sure you have permission from anyone you feature in your video and please keep your cracker jokes clean and respectable. After all, you donโt want to end up on Santaโs naughty list.
Find out more: https://www.anchorhanover.org.uk/crackersmile
Think you have what it takes to complete our Summer of Sport TRYathlon? ๐ช
https://anchorhanover.org.uk/summer-of-sport/tryathlon
Sporting events around the world may have been cancelled because of coronavirus, but we are still very much looking forward to a unique Summer of Sport in 2020.
Between Monday 20 and Sunday 26 July we are holding our own alternative summer games and we invite you to enjoy them with us.
"Training" is already well underway and homes will be sharing pictures and video clips of the build up across social media using the hashtag . So stay tuned!
https://www.anchorhanover.org.uk/summer-of-sport
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ thanks to hope revolution community interest company. Tune in to bbc radio Sheffield tomorrow afternoon where they will be explaining what work they do and how they are helping local charities. ๐๐
You can now help out Anchor - Prior Bank with the items they need throughout this difficult time.
Items such as Socks for diabetics, senior friendly nail clippers, large piece jigsaws, large print puzzle books & crossword books.
You can purchase them with free delivery to Anchor - Prior Bank here - https://www.hope-revolution.org/sheffield-elderly
We have now set up our new Portal ๐๐ for any families wanting to FaceTime with their relatives please send us a message and we will arrange this for you. ๐๐๐
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Postcards from our residents to yours, ready to send out to other local homes and the friends of prior bank ๐๐ผ๐จ๐๐จ๐ผ
For over 50 years, weโve been leading the way in care for older people, but weโve never faced a challenge like the one we do today. We operate over 100 care homes across England and our residents need your help to meet the challenge of these unprecedented times.
Do you have the passion and enthusiasm needed to give our residents the care they deserve? We need you and we have short-term and full-time care, catering and housekeeping roles with flexible hours.
You donโt need any previous experience of care โ weโll give you all the training and support you need. Plus, with guaranteed key worker status and a high-speed recruitment process, youโll be able to start making a difference within days of contacting us.
Email us at [email protected] with your name, phone number and postcode.
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At this challenging time our care home residents would love to receive post, so if you or your children would like to send letters, poems or drawings then we'd love to see them!
Full details, including how you can find your nearest Anchor care home, can be found on our website: https://anchorhanover.org.uk/media/be-kind-one-another
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