Most people want to stay in their own homes as they get older. With the right practical support, they can. For more than 20 years Anchor Staying Put has been part of that support. We manage the largest number of not-for-profit home improvement agencies in England. With current emphasis on preventative services, we are working in partnership with local authorities, social services and health authorities to enable older and disabled homeowners to live independent lives by:

Advising them on repairs, improvements and adaptations to their properties

Advising them on the local availability of grants, welfare benefits and giving information on loans and mortgages

Inspecting the works to ensure that it is done to a satisfactory standard

A Vital Service

Identified by the government as a significant tool in supporting older and disabled people to remain in their own homes, this service can play a vital part in community care and housing strategies. It is a real 'preventative service' helping people avoid unwanted moves to residential care and keeping them living in the community.

The service we provide also has a major impact on improving the housing stock and on the living conditions affecting older people's health. There is significant evidence of the link between poor housing and poor health and we aim to complement the work carried out by housing and social services departments and health authorities to tackle this problem.