ANCHORS

The fundamental concepts underpinning Anchor Institutions entail acknowledging their influence on the broader social, health and economic factors, contributing to the well-being of the local communities where they are situated. Particularly through:

Working closely with local partners
Widening access to good, quality work
Reducing environmental impact
Using buildings and spaces for communities
Purchasing more locally for social benefit

NHS Anchors

Anchors: Service

Anchors: Image

This video was commissioned by HEE - London Primary Care School Team. It highlights the important role Anchor Institutions play, in particular within Primary Care (Primary Care Anchor Networks).

Reskilling Communities
Creating and sustaining a vibrant and healthy community through increasing the recruitment of local people into Primary and Community Care roles
Widening access and offering more developmental, training and educational opportunities
Through a community assets based approach; focusing on promoting, developing, and utilising community resources in line with principles of sustainable environments

Anchors: Video

ANCHORS

This video was commissioned by HEE - London Primary Care School Team. It highlights the important role Anchor Institutions play, in particular within Primary Care (Primary Care Anchor Networks).

Reskilling Communities

Creating and sustaining a vibrant and healthy community through increasing the recruitment of local people into Primary and Community Care roles

Widening access and offering more developmental, training and educational opportunities

Through a community assets based approach; focusing on promoting, developing, and utilising community resources in line with principles of sustainable environments