Located in Stroud, The Anchor is ideal for those who are leaving hospital or secure care and require a higher level of support that can’t be provided elsewhere. It also acts as pathway between nearby residential homes Althea Park House and Ashleigh House.

We are a 3-bedded, semi-independent, step-down service for males and females aged 18 years and older. This provision is part of Priory’s Transitional Living Services for Young People and Young Adults, offering individuals the best possible care in their recovery journey.

The AnchorStep-down eating disorder services

Service overview

We firmly believe that our placements are an investment in a person’s future and we can significantly change the narrative for patients, breaking the ‘revolving door’ pattern that they have often slipped into, moving from one hospital admission to another.

Our homes place focus on connection within the community and building skills for independence. This may involve gaining employment, voluntary work, accessing education, learning to drive or perhaps joining local clubs or groups. This all depends on the goals and motivation of the individual.

“We have a proven track record of positive outcomes,

relative to a treatment resistant population.”

Referrals and further information

Find out more

For more information or to discuss how we can help, please contact our admissions department by:

Telephone: 0808 291 2162

Email: info@priorygroup.com

Web: www.priorygroup.com/theanchor

Priory Group UK 1 Limited, 80 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UD. Company Registration Number: 09057543

Treatment programme

• Occupational therapy is central to our work, supporting patients to build life skills for independence

• 24/7 psychiatry and nursing on-call cover

• A full therapeutic group programme

• Regular multidisciplinary reviews with full reports

• Bespoke education packages, including access to a hub within South Gloucestershire College and a dedicated education manager

• Therapy such as Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for adults (MANTRA), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills, psychotherapy, art therapy and systemic family therapy

• Physical monitoring onsite, including blood testing, as well as access to bone dexa and pelvic ultrasound scans

An environment suited to recovery

• The Anchor is a newly built home, which has been purpose-designed to aid patients into semi-independence where possible

• Nice gardens with seated area for the warmer months

• Office and therapy spaces outside of the main buildings to retain a homely feel