Minister and local MP, Jess Phillips, visits Anchor’s Madeleine House care home
A Government Minister and MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips, visited her local Anchor care home, Madeleine House, in the heart of her constituency to see how the organisation is delivering care for its residents. The Minister met residents and carers at the care home, which is part of Anchor, a Purpose Coalition partner, and England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life.
Jess has been the Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley since 2015. She was appointed Minister for Safeguarding and Violence against Women and Girls in the new Labour Government following the General Election in July 2024. She grew up in Brimingham and still lives there with her family. Jess was joined by Anchor Chief Executive, Sarah Jones, and was given a tour of Madeleine House and its facilities, chatting with residents and care colleagues to find out about life at the care home and the range of services it offers.
Jess also met Madeleine House care home’s District Manager, Charmah Gauntlett, who said:
“It was great to welcome our local MP to Madeleine House and we were able to show her all the fantastic person-centred care services we provide. Residents really enjoyed meeting her and having the opportunity to share their own experiences of living at the home.”
Jess Phillips MP said:
“It was fantastic to visit the residents of Madeleine House care home and hear for myself how Anchor is caring for its residents. It was also important to speak to the wonderful staff there who provide such a dedicated service to support them.”
Anchor Chief Executive, Sarah Jones, said:
“We were delighted to host Jess at Anchor’s Madeleine House care home. I know the residents and the team really enjoyed speaking with her and it was a great opportunity for Jess to see first-hand how our care colleagues are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and serving the local community.”
Anchor’s Madeleine House care home offers first class residential and dementia care. Set in a leafy, city suburb and located in its own beautiful grounds, the care home is close to local services and amenities, such as local bus stops, train stations and shops. The dedicated service, friendly environment, and excellent facilities, enables residents to live a full, rich, and meaningful life in the company of supportive, like-minded people.
Notes to editors:
Anchor began more than 60 years ago and today is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life. It provides housing for social rent and to buy and residential care homes, including specialist dementia care. In total, Anchor serves more than 65,000 residents in almost 55,000 homes across almost 1,700 locations. Its residential care services employ the majority of the 10,000 strong workforce, providing services to residents at more than 120 care homes. Anchor operates in more than 85% of local councils in England. Anchor is an accredited real Living Wage employer – a mark of recognition awarded by the Living Wage Foundation. For more information visit www.anchor.org.uk
