Anchor - Eric Morecambe House

04/11/2026

🎂🎉 We had a lovely time celebrating Pat's birthday yesterday

There was, of course, a delicious birthday cake to enjoy, and lots of birthday wishes. 😋

We hope you had a wonderful birthday, Pat, and enjoyed your special day! 🎈🎁

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

04/11/2026

🌺 A lovely afternoon of creativity at Eric Morecambe House! 🌺

This afternoon our residents enjoyed colouring beautiful poppies ready for our remembrance display and seasonal pictures.

A relaxing afternoon filled with creativity, conversation and a little splash of colour.

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

03/11/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT! 🎂🎉

Wishing our lovely Pat a very happy birthday! 🥳

We hope you've had a wonderful day filled with smiles, laughter, love and lots of special moments.

Sending you lots of birthday wishes from everyone here at Eric Morecambe House. ❤️🎈

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

01/11/2026

Happy Birthday to Myra, we hope you've had the best day.

Best wishes from all at Eric Morecambe House 🥳🎁🎉

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

01/11/2026

🪩 Fancy a trip back to the 70s?

Join everyone at Anchor - Wharfeside care home on Friday 27 November for a disco featuring classic hits from the decade. Come along to enjoy the music, have a dance or sing along to some familiar favourites.

70s fancy dress is welcome, but not essential.

📅 Friday 27 November, from 11am
📍 Wharfeside care home, Otley

Everyone is welcome. Find out more and book your place: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/events/70s-disco-special-wharfeside-care-home

01/11/2026

Our Loving Later Life Awards spotlight continues with James Rae, winner of the Neighbour Like No Other Award.

Living at Hanover Close in Andover, James is always ready to lend a hand to his neighbours. Whether helping with practical tasks, giving people lifts to appointments or getting involved in community projects such as building a garden bench, he makes a real difference.

James said: “It’s nice to be thought of, and I couldn’t have done it without everyone else in our lovely community!”

Congratulations, James, and thank you for helping make your community such a supportive place to live. 💜

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/meet-our-2026-loving-later-life-award-winners

31/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween!

There’s been plenty of fun across our care homes, with residents and colleagues getting creative with crafts, carving pumpkins, enjoying spooky snacks and getting together for Halloween themed parties.

Here’s a look at what residents and colleagues got up to this Halloween.

31/10/2026

💜 Join West Hall care home for a Remembrance Service on Thursday 5 November.

They will come together to honour the lives of lost loved ones, with singing from Feltonfleet School, a performance by harpist Danielle and a service led by Revd. Dr Keith Elford, Vicar of West Byfleet and New Haw.

Friends, family and members of the local community are warmly invited. Refreshments will be served after the service.

📅 Thursday 5 November, 2.30pm–4pm

Find out more here:

Join us at West Hall care home for a Remembrance Service as we come together to honour the lives of loved ones we have lost.

31/10/2026

What happens when a passion for dance becomes part of your day job?

For Bob, a Care Assistant at Anchor - St Edith's Court, it means bringing music, movement and plenty of encouragement to regular Zest sessions with residents.

Bob has been delivering Zest at the care home since completing his training, and says it’s his favourite part of the job.

“It’s my favourite part of the job. We all feel good after it.”

It’s lovely to see Bob using something he’s passionate about to help residents stay active, have fun and enjoy time together. 💜 Zest Wellbeing

Read Bob’s story: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/blogs/meet-bob-bringing-energy-and-movement-zest-st-ediths-court

30/10/2026

Did you know we have care homes in Leeds?

The Manor House Roundhay is our luxurious new care home in Leeds offering first class residential care and dementia care in a beautiful setting close to Roundhay Park.

Meticulously finished to the highest standard, The Manor House Roundhay is a light, spacious and elegant home offering five-star accommodation and a wide range of impressive facilities. Beautifully appointed communal spaces, perfect for socialising with friends, relaxing, and enjoying daily life, are complemented by landscaped gardens and an engaging activities programme of social events.

Communal facilities also include:

- Engaging activities programme
- Communal lounge
- Hobby / craft room
- Hairdressing salon

To find out more about The Manor House Roundhay, please visit: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties/manor-house-roundhay-leeds

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

We think residents at Millbeck did a great job pumpkin carving 🎃

30/10/2026

Some very special guests came to visit residents at Anchor - Hurst Park Court 🐴🎃

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

💪☕ Fitness, Fun & Hot Chocolate! 🍫❤️

What a fabulous session with G Fitness this afternoon.

Our residents enjoyed some gentle armchair exercises, keeping active, moving to their own ability and having lots of fun along the way.

After all that exercise, it was time to put our feet up and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate topped with marshmallows! ☕🤎

What a lovely way to warm up and round off our session.

Anchor carehome.co.uk Anchor - Eric Morecambe House

24/10/2026

🎄🍰 Baking Club at Eric Morecambe House! 🍰🎄

Our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon at Baking Club today, getting into the festive spirit as we made a start on our Christmas cake! 🎅❤️

The preparations have officially begun for our annual Christmas cake competition! 👩‍🍳✨

There was plenty of mixing, stirring and festive excitement ahead as we get our cake ready for the big day!

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

23/10/2026

🎃🧡 Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular Fun! 🧡🎃

We enjoyed a lovely morning getting creative with our pumpkin carving, embracing the Halloween season here at Eric Morecambe House! 👻

There were lots of smiles, laughter and some fantastic pumpkin creations along the way.

It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and enjoying some seasonal fun together. 🧡

We’re certainly getting into the Halloween spirit! 🎃

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

22/10/2026

Our lovely ladies have been pampered after a wonderful visit to our very own Sunshine Studio!

There’s nothing quite like a little hairdressing, a bit of pampering and some well-deserved me time to make you feel fabulous! 💇‍♀️🌞

Anchor carehome.co.uk National Activity Providers Association

21/10/2026

🌙 We're Hiring – Join Our Day or Night Team at Eric Morecambe House! 💜

Are you a caring, compassionate and reliable individual looking to make a real difference?

We are currently recruiting for Full & Part time positions:

⭐ Night Care Assistant
🌟 Day Care Assistant

If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting older people to live well, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ We offer:
• A friendly and supportive team
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to grow your career
• The chance to make a positive difference every night

📍 Eric Morecambe House

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with us or visit our careers page.

Please like, share and tag someone who may be interested! 💜

Apply for the Care Assistant - Nights job in Morecambe! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.