CARE and housing provider Anchor – which runs the Townend Close home at Cross Hills – has won a top award.

It was named Residential Care Provider of the Year at the Health Investor Awards.

Anchor's care services director, Mark Greaves, is delighted with the accolade.

"My commitment has always been to constantly improve the quality of care for our customers and support those people living with dementia," he said.

"What I have found on my numerous visits to homes is a real passion to deliver services that stand out and lead the way in the important area of dementia care, so on behalf of these wonderful people, I had great pleasure in accepting this award.

"The judges recognised our achievements in providing great care for our residents, while continuing to develop and innovate in a competitive and challenging market.

"The award is testament to everyone's hard work throughout Anchor, from colleagues in care settings to those in our support functions."

Anchor became the first care and housing provider nationally to introduce Workplace by Facebook, an innovative social media platform for internal communications.

And its Standing Up 4 Sitting Down campaign, which asked retailers to provide seating in shops so older people could access high street outlets more easily, won widespread support.