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July 21, 2017
Hallmark grants 95-year-old resident's wish for a shopping spree
An Anisha Grange resident enjoyed a shopping trip and afternoon tea experience with her son after winning our Christmas wish-granting competition, Lucky Star. Patricia Mann,… [keep reading]
July 21, 2017
Hallmark Care Homes celebrate after making 1000 people Dementia Friends
Dementia Champions at Hallmark Care Homes are celebrating after making 1,069 people Dementia Friends throughout May and June as part of our commitment to raising… [keep reading]
July 21, 2017
Ty Enfys team member tackles Ben Nevis for charity
A brave team member at Ty Enfys has tackled the highest mountain in Britain in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Hospitality Services Assistant Liz Birkinshaw… [keep reading]
July 19, 2017
Fiona Phillips helps celebrate launch of Chamberlain Court
Television Presenter Fiona Phillips was the guest of honour at the recent opening of our new £13m care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Fiona, who… [keep reading]
July 7, 2017
Resident shares her story of life during WW2
Merle Davies, 94, who lives at Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, South Wales, has shared her experience of being evacuated during World War… [keep reading]
June 28, 2017
Hallmark grants 93-year-old resident’s wish to attend a flower show
An Anya Court resident had a VIP day out at the BBC Gardener’s World Live after winning our Lucky Star Christmas wish-granting competition. Stella Jackson,… [keep reading]
June 23, 2017
Fearless team at Alexandra Grange trek to Stonehenge for charity
Four members of the care team at Alexandra Grange will be taking part in a 26-mile trek in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia Care… [keep reading]
June 13, 2017
Hallmark care homes become polling stations for the day
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff and Bryn Celyn, our care home in Maesteg became polling stations for the recent General Election, enabling the… [keep reading]
June 9, 2017
Hallmark Living Magazine Summer 2017 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our third edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine offering advice, fun activities to… [keep reading]
June 6, 2017
Hallmark grants 91-year-old residents’ wish to watch a cricket match
A Lakeview Care Home resident watched Bagshot Cricket Club play and meet the team after winning our Lucky Star Christmas wish-granting competition. Sid Andrews, 91… [keep reading]
June 5, 2017
Outstanding care workers recognised at local awards
Outstanding care workers at our care homes across England and South Wales were recognised at individual awards ceremonies organised in their honour. Team members and… [keep reading]
June 5, 2017
Understanding the 12-Week Property Disregard
Funding residential care is a topic we are frequently asked about. There are many different aspects to consider, one of which is the value of… [keep reading]
May 23, 2017
Hallmark Care Homes launches letters to your younger self campaign
Hallmark Care Homes is 20 this year and to celebrate, we’ve encouraged our residents to write letters to their younger self. To everyone at Hallmark… [keep reading]
May 22, 2017
Enabling the elderly to vote
Every individual has a right to vote this General Election and it’s important as a care home provider that we encourage this right. Statistics from… [keep reading]
May 22, 2017
Six steps to help reduce your risk of developing dementia
Back in 2015, a YouGov poll revealed that the most common concern among people aged 60 and over was getting Alzheimer’s disease. According to the… [keep reading]
May 18, 2017
Hallmark Care Homes is 20!
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hallmark Care Homes. We caught up with Hallmark Care Homes’ founders, Avnish Goyal and Ram Goyal at Anisha Grange,… [keep reading]
May 16, 2017
Chamberlain Court donates £500 to The Alzheimer’s Society
Chamberlain Court, our new residential and dementia care home in Tunbridge Wells has donated £500 to The Alzheimer’s Society to mark Dementia Awareness Week. Team… [keep reading]
May 4, 2017
Royal day out beckons for Edith
A War hero and a Regency House Care Home resident will have a royal day at Buckingham Palace – and she will be getting there… [keep reading]
April 28, 2017
Great British Bake Off finalist gives surprise baking lesson to Kew House resident
Great British Bake Off finalist, Andrew Smyth surprised resident John Sprakes, 90 by visiting him at Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon and arranging… [keep reading]
April 28, 2017
Chamberlain Court donates £1,000 to local charities
Chamberlain Court, our new residential and dementia care home in Tunbridge Wells has donated £1,000 to two local charities to mark Pay It Forward Day.… [keep reading]
April 25, 2017
Top 20 awards for Hallmark Care Homes
Hallmark Care Homes has been named number one in the top 20 mid-size care home groups and our care homes in Cardiff have been named… [keep reading]
April 19, 2017
The not-so-simple matter of trust
The not-so-simple matter of trust Ensuring an older relative remains safe and secure while they are living at home can be a challenge; worrying about… [keep reading]
April 13, 2017
Lakeview residents receive Easter eggs from caring children at Connaught Junior School
Residents at Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, will have an egg-cellent Easter thanks to kind-hearted school children at Connaught Junior School in Bagshot. Over… [keep reading]
March 20, 2017
Show suites now open at Chamberlain Court
The show suites are now open at Chamberlain Court, our new residential and dementia care home in Tunbridge Wells! Opening in June 2017, Chamberlain Court… [keep reading]
March 15, 2017
Resident shares her story of living in London during WW2
Patricia Mann, 95, who lives at Anisha Grange, our multi-award-winning care home in Billericay, Essex, has shared her experiences of working in and around London… [keep reading]
March 15, 2017
A home from home: The inspiration behind our award-winning developments
Hallmark Care Homes has won the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Award for ‘Best New Care Home’ from 2010-2015, but what makes our homes so special… [keep reading]
February 10, 2017
Love is in the care
Hallmark Care Homes will spread a bit of love this Valentine’s Day by giving out beautiful roses to our residents. Over 1000 wooden roses will… [keep reading]
January 12, 2017
Resident shares her experience of saving Canton Library from a bomb in WW2
Edith Spackman, 93, who lives at Regency House, our care home in Cardiff, South Wales has shared her experience of saving Canton Library from a… [keep reading]
January 12, 2017
A home from home: The philosophy behind our high-quality hospitality and dining experience.
Hallmark Care Homes aims to deliver residents great home cooked food presented in an attractive way, in a sociable environment. We sat down with Group… [keep reading]
January 11, 2017
How promoting the uniqueness of each resident improves their well-being
Nurses play a crucial role at Hallmark Care Homes in enhancing the quality of life of our residents through the provision of personalised care and… [keep reading]
January 11, 2017
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
The Mental Capacity Act of 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are both ‘hot’ topics within the care sector at the moment. However, not… [keep reading]
January 11, 2017
Lemon meringue pie recipe
Mary Honour, 86, a resident at Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton has been using this recipe for years. She said: “It’s the best… [keep reading]
December 12, 2016
Hallmark Living Magazine Winter 2016/17 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our second edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine offering advice, fun activities to… [keep reading]
November 28, 2016
Ty Enfys to host Christmas Fair Saturday 3rd December
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff is hosting a Christmas Fair, Saturday 3rd December 11am – 2pm. The fun-filled event will be welcoming residents,… [keep reading]
November 25, 2016
How activities improve the well-being of residents
Lifestyle Leaders play an important role at Hallmark Care Homes in enhancing the quality of life of our residents by providing meaningful, enjoyable and stimulating… [keep reading]
November 17, 2016
Lakeview shortlisted for three Surrey Care Awards
Three team members from Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater have been shortlisted for three prestigious Surrey Care Awards. Yvonne Prince, Inderpreet Hanzra and Natalia… [keep reading]
November 16, 2016
Anisha Grange to hold a charity Christmas fair
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay is hosting a Christmas fair on Saturday 19th November from 3pm to raise funds for homeless charity, Crisis.… [keep reading]
November 11, 2016
A home from home: The inspiration behind our award-winning designs
Hallmark Care Homes have won the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Award for ‘Best New Care Home’ for the past five years, but what makes our… [keep reading]
November 8, 2016
Hallmark Care Homes scoops two Dementia Care Awards
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby and a team member from Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh-on-Sea have taken home two prestigious Dementia Care… [keep reading]
November 7, 2016
Lifelong wish comes true for Greenhill Manor resident
Lisa James, a resident at Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, had her lifelong wish granted when she was given the opportunity to meet Cardiff… [keep reading]
October 28, 2016
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for two Dementia Care Awards
Anya Court our care home in Rugby and Essex based home, Admiral Court team member, Sarah Savidge have been shortlisted for the prestigious Dementia Care Awards.… [keep reading]
October 26, 2016
Hallmark Care Homes wins three gold Wales Care Awards
Hallmark team members from Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr, Bryn Celyn, our care home in Maesteg and Ty Enfys, our care home in… [keep reading]
October 25, 2016
Resident Ron Smith, 96 shares his story about his career change to become a Vicar
A resident at Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, has told us all about his drastic career change from a City Insurance Broker to… [keep reading]
October 13, 2016
Lasting Power of Attorney - Everything you need to know
Contributor: Written by Alan Jones - Director at Axis Financial Planning. Alan Jones has 25 years experience working within the financial planning industry. People always… [keep reading]
October 13, 2016
Resident shares his experience of being evacuated in WW2.
David Barter, 84, who lives at Anisha Grange, our award-winning care home in Billericay, Essex has shared his experience of being evacuated during WW2. On… [keep reading]
October 12, 2016
A list of helpful tips: Catering for those living with Dementia
Brian Lane, Hallmark Care Homes Executive Chef and Head of Chef Academy, shares his advice on catering for those living with dementia. Limit distractions Meals… [keep reading]
September 28, 2016
Chamberlain Court takes one step closer to completion
Chamberlain Court, our new 72 bed care home in Tunbridge Wells has reached a major milestone in its construction. The home, which will provide residential… [keep reading]
September 26, 2016
Outstanding Hallmark Care Homes team members recognised at national awards ceremony
Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised at a glittering awards ceremony organised in their honour. 21 team members across Hallmark Care Homes 15 homes… [keep reading]
September 21, 2016
Hallmark team member set to trek 28-miles for Alzheimer’s Society
Admiral Court’s Customer Relationship Manager, Kelly Adams is taking part in her very own Memory Walk to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Kelly, 35… [keep reading]
August 26, 2016
Chocolate and banana cake recipe
Executive Chef and Head of Chef Academy, Brian Lane has shared his chocolate and banana cake recipe with us. This is a showstopper of a… [keep reading]
August 5, 2016
Shire Hall to hold a Dementia Friends session – 12th and 18th August
Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, is holding a Dementia Friends’ session at the home to encourage visitors to learn more about the condition… [keep reading]
August 3, 2016
Hallmark in Bloom: This year’s winners
We are proud to announce the winners of Hallmark in Bloom, our company-wide gardening competition. All of our homes across England and Wales have worked… [keep reading]
June 15, 2016
Hallmark Care Homes launches Hallmark Living magazine
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the publication of a new, twice yearly magazine. The magazine will offer advice, fun activities to do with… [keep reading]
June 13, 2016
Anisha Grange marks Her Majesty’s 90th with a royal street party
Residents at our care home in Billericay, Essex celebrated the official 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-serving monarch with a slap-up buffet and sing-along.… [keep reading]
June 10, 2016
Hallmark grants resident’s ultimate wish to go for a trip on the River Thames
A Hallmark care home resident has gone on a luxury River Thames boat trip after winning our wish-granting competition. Doris Greathead, 88, was chauffeur driven… [keep reading]
June 9, 2016
Daring duo from Hallmark Care Homes take on The Rusty Rally Challenge for charity
Two brave team members at Hallmark Care Homes are taking on The Rusty Rally driving challenge in aid of educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust.… [keep reading]
June 6, 2016
Resident Jim Coffey's royal day out
War veteran and Anisha Grange Care Home resident Jim Coffey, 89 recently had a royal day out at Buckingham Palace. He was formally invited to… [keep reading]
Hallmark Care Homes compete in Hallmark in Bloom
Hallmark Care Homes across England and Wales will once again compete in our glorious company-wide gardening event, Hallmark in Bloom. Hallmark in Bloom is an… [keep reading]
June 1, 2016
Hallmark Care Homes celebrate after making 1000 Dementia Friends
Team members at our 15 care homes are celebrating after they have made over 1000 people Dementia Friends in May. Dementia Champion’s at our nursing,… [keep reading]
May 27, 2016
Hallmark Care Homes Carer shortlisted for national award
A Carer at Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr, has been shortlisted for a national care award. Katyann Price, 31, who works for our… [keep reading]
May 5, 2016
Bryn Celyn and Ty Enfys become polling stations for the day
Two of our South Wales care homes doubled up as polling stations for the Welsh Assembly Elections enabling our 150 residents to vote in the… [keep reading]
April 11, 2016
Lakeview Care Home Community Advice Day
Lakeview Care Home to hold a community advice day – Thursday 28th April Industry-leading residential and dementia care home, Lakeview in Surrey, is holding a community advice day on… [keep reading]
March 18, 2016
Top 20 Award for Hallmark Care Homes
Our care homes in Cardiff, have been named in the Top 20 most recommended care homes in Wales by independent care website, carehome.co.uk. Regency… [keep reading]
March 7, 2016
Maycroft Manor given high praise in national survey
Team members, residents and relatives at Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, are celebrating after the home performed strongly in a nationwide survey of… [keep reading]
January 26, 2016
Ty Enfys raises over £2,000 for Marie Curie
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, has raised over £2,000 for Marie Curie. Residents, team members and volunteers at the home, which provides residential,… [keep reading]
October 13, 2015
Anya Court put on 1950’s bash to celebrate 1st birthday
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, has celebrated its first birthday with a 1950's party to mark the milestone event. The award-winning, residential, nursing and… [keep reading]
October 9, 2015
Essex Care homes win ‘Highly Commended’ award for excellent customer service
Hallmark care homes, Anisha Grange and Admiral Court have been named ‘Highly Commended’ at the prestigious Essex Business Awards. The Essex homes, which currently have… [keep reading]
September 29, 2015
Essex care homes shortlisted for customer service award
Hallmark care homes, Anisha Grange and Admiral Court have been shortlisted for an esteemed customer service award. The Essex homes are in the running for… [keep reading]
September 24, 2015
Hallmark Care Homes to celebrate Hug Day and take part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
All of our homes across England and Wales, will celebrate Hug Day tomorrow and take part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Hug Day is… [keep reading]
September 9, 2015
Kew House residents donate knitted blanket to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
A blanket knitted by residents at Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, has been donated to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, bringing much needed… [keep reading]
September 7, 2015
Admiral Court team members and residents dream up BBC Poldark-themed ceremony for general manager
Poldark fan and Admiral Court employee Rebekah Smith, was given the surprise of her life recently by her fiancé, team members and residents of the… [keep reading]
August 20, 2015
Hallmark Care Homes; Anya Court, Alexandra Grange and Ty Enfys shortlisted for national gardening award
Our care homes; Anya Court in Rugby, Alexandra Grange in Wokingham and Ty Enfys in Cardiff have been shortlisted for a national gardening award. The… [keep reading]
August 20, 2015
Community Information Day at Bucklesham Grange Care Home in Ipswich
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, is holding a Community Information Day for anyone with questions or concerns about care. The event will be… [keep reading]
August 18, 2015
Kew House resident and ‘Super Gran’ Eileen Symonds 101 shares her secret to longevity on ITV’s Good Morning Britain
Kew House resident Eileen Symonds recently shared her secret to longevity on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Eileen, 101, featured in a part of ITV’s programme, they… [keep reading]
August 14, 2015
Hallmark in Bloom: this year’s winners
We are proud to announce the winners of our company-wide gardening event, Hallmark in Bloom. All of our homes across England and Wales have worked… [keep reading]
August 12, 2015
Cartref Annwyl Fan residents star in ITV News coverage for their beach inspired garden
Cartref Annwyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, recently starred on ITV News after team members helped create a beach themed garden for its residents.… [keep reading]
July 24, 2015
Celebrity gardener David Domoney pops in to judge Anisha Grange’s Hallmark in Bloom competition
Celebrity gardener and presenter, David Domoney visited our care home Anisha Grange in Billericay, last summer to judge our company-wide gardening competition. The gardener, best known… [keep reading]
July 23, 2015
Bucklesham Grange team member to swim the English Channel in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice
A brave team member at Bucklesham Grange Care Home in Ipswich, is challenging herself to swim part of the English Channel from Dover to France… [keep reading]
July 23, 2015
Alexandra Grange wins ‘Best Residential and Care Home Garden’ at Wokingham Town Council’s Green Fingers competition
Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham has been named ‘Best Residential and Care Home Garden’ at the annual Wokingham Green Fingers gardening competition. The… [keep reading]
July 22, 2015
Anya Court scoops ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Rugby Business Excellence Awards
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, has been named ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Rugby Business Excellence Awards. The home which specialises… [keep reading]
July 15, 2015
Hallmark Care Homes compete for Hallmark in Bloom
All of our homes across England and Wales will once again compete in our company-wide gardening event, Hallmark in Bloom. Hallmark in Bloom is an… [keep reading]
June 12, 2015
Hallmark Care Homes take part in Care Home Open Day 2015
All of our homes across England and Wales will once again take part in Care Home Open Day on Friday 19th June. Care Home Open Day… [keep reading]
June 11, 2015
Ty Enfys Recognises Star Team Members at Awards Ceremony
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, recently celebrated our company-wide ‘Team Recognition’ event with an awards ceremony held locally. The notable employees ranging from… [keep reading]
June 11, 2015
Shire Hall Residents Meet Dr Who Actor Peter Capaldi
Residents at Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, recently had the opportunity to watch the live filming of Dr Who when an episode of… [keep reading]
June 11, 2015
Residents Enjoy Cocktail Party at Alexandra Grange
Residents at Alexandra Grange Care Home recently enjoyed a cocktail party to celebrate the arrival of the Wokingham home’s new General Manager, Magda Radoicovici. Alexandra… [keep reading]
June 11, 2015
Alexandra Grange Resident Celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends
A resident at Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her family and friends. Peggy Jordan spent her… [keep reading]
June 2, 2015
Volunteers Week: How volunteering at Hallmark can make a difference
Volunteers make a big difference to the lives of our residents, who thoroughly enjoy meeting and interacting with a range of people living in the… [keep reading]
May 28, 2015
Study Reveals Care Homes Improve Quality Of Life For Older People
Social isolation is a growing issue among older people in the UK, with research showing that social isolation can lead to a higher risk of… [keep reading]
May 27, 2015
Party Time As Cartref Annywyl Fan Celebrate 25 years
Cartref Annywyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, recently celebrated 25 years since it first opened with a party for residents, their friends and family, and… [keep reading]
May 19, 2015
A Community of Care: 25 Years at Cartref Annwyl Fan
Cartref Annwyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, will this week celebrate 25 years since it first opened. The popular home, which welcomed its first… [keep reading]
May 11, 2015
Ty Enfys Residents Star in ITV News General Election Coverage
Residents at Ty Enfys, our home in Cardiff, recently starred in the ITV News election coverage after the home was used as a polling station - one… [keep reading]
May 1, 2015
Construction Begins On Our New Care Home in Tunbridge Wells
Work has begun on the construction of Chamberlain Court, our new 72 bed care home on Mount Ephraim Road, in Tunbridge Wells. The home… [keep reading]
April 29, 2015
Admiral Court Residents and Team to Take On ‘Race for Life’ for Cancer Research
Two residents at Admiral Court Care Home in Leigh on Sea, Essex are tackling Southend’s Race for Life event in aid of Cancer Research UK.… [keep reading]
April 28, 2015
Anya Court Team Members to Climb Snowdon In Aid of Alzheimer’s Society
Two brave team members at Anya Court Care Home in Rugby are tackling Wales' highest mountain in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Customer Relationship Manager,… [keep reading]
April 24, 2015
Enabling Care Home Residents to Vote
Every individual has a right to vote this General Election and it’s important as a care provider that we encourage this right. Statistics from the… [keep reading]
April 23, 2015
MP Joins Kew House Residents for Cocktail Party
Residents at Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, recently welcomed their local MP Stephen Hammond and members of the community to a cocktail party. The… [keep reading]
April 22, 2015
Top 20 Award for Hallmark Care Homes
Our care homes in Essex and Cardiff have been recognised by carehome.co.uk for being in the Top 20 Care Homes in their region. The homes; Admiral… [keep reading]
April 16, 2015
Cartref Annwyl-Fan Care Home raises over £700 for Welsh Air Ambulance
Cartref Annwyl-Fan, our care home in Carmarthenshire, recently raised over £700 for Welsh Air Ambulance. Team members at the home, which provides nursing, residential and… [keep reading]
March 30, 2015
Anya Court Named ‘Best Care Home’ at Pinders Awards
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, was recently awarded the top accolade of ‘Best Care Home’ at the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Awards. The… [keep reading]
March 24, 2015
Anya Court and Lakeview Nominated for Prestigious Care Home Awards
Newly opened Hallmark care homes, Anya Court in Rugby and Lakeview in Lightwater, have been nominated for two esteemed design awards. Anya Court is in… [keep reading]
February 24, 2015
How to Prepare for Moving into a Care Home
Moving into a care home can be a big change not just for your loved one, but for the whole family too. It can be… [keep reading]
February 24, 2015
Market Day at Greenhill Manor
The enterprising residents and team from Merthyr Tydfil based Greenhill Manor Care Home have started selling their own fruit and vegetable packages. The idea came… [keep reading]
February 18, 2015
Tasty treats for Pancake Day
The team, residents and family members across the group tucked in to a variety of different pancakes this Pancake Day. Residents and the team at… [keep reading]
February 17, 2015
Caring For People With Dementia: What Help Do They Need?
What kind of care do people with dementia need? Dementia can cause a range of changes in mood, including frustration as abilities decline, confusion as… [keep reading]
February 15, 2015
Celebrating Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day this year was busy for all those at Hallmark Care Homes. Residents all received thoughtful roses from Anita’s Angels, a charity aiming to… [keep reading]
February 9, 2015
How to Recognise High Quality Care
How do you recognise whether the care provided in a care home is up to the right standard? Making the move to a care home… [keep reading]
January 29, 2015
Why care home activities are essential for a fulfilling life
When we get older, our social circles can diminish, as we’re no longer in contact with people on a day to day basis at work,… [keep reading]
January 28, 2015
Hallmark Care Homes MD Avnish Goyal Appointed Chair Of Care England
Managing Director of Hallmark Care Homes Avnish Goyal has been elected as the new Chair of Care England – the leading representative body for independent… [keep reading]
January 22, 2015
Are we becoming healthier and living longer?
Newspapers are often filled with stories about the UK’s age crisis – the UK population is ageing, with more pensioners now than children under 16.… [keep reading]
January 15, 2015
Moving Into a Care Home: How We Make Settling in Easy
Moving into a care home can be a stressful time, not just for your loved one, but also for friends and family, so it’s important… [keep reading]
January 14, 2015
Hallmark Team Members To Trek Mount Kilimanjaro In Aid Of Alzheimer's Society
Four brave Hallmark team members are taking on the challenge of a lifetime - climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Sujjata Singh, Carol Rhind, Kirsty Thomas and Kieron Walsh are… [keep reading]
December 22, 2014
How to Choose a Care Home for Dementia Care
When choosing a care home for dementia care, it’s important to remember that people living with dementia have different needs to others. These needs are… [keep reading]
Corrie Actress Lights Up Kew House
Kew House Care Home in Wimbledon recently welcomed TV actress Jean Fergusson to switch on their Christmas lights. Jean is best known for her role of… [keep reading]
December 12, 2014
What are Care Homes Like to live in?
What do you imagine life to be like in a care home? We suspect life in a Hallmark Care Home is not at all as… [keep reading]
December 4, 2014
Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia symptoms can develop in a range of ways and at different speeds from person to person; but spotting the signs early allows certain types… [keep reading]
Hallmark Care Homes is Care Group of the Year
It’s official! We have been recognised as the best care group in the industry at the recent National Care Awards. Following a rigorous and personalised… [keep reading]
November 28, 2014
5 Common Myths about Care Homes Dispelled
When your loved one needs care it can sometimes feel like venturing into the unknown, thanks to several popular but untrue myths about care homes.… [keep reading]
November 24, 2014
How Good Design Can Help People with Sight Loss and Dementia
The environments we live in have a great impact on our psychological and physical wellbeing. This is especially true for older people, who may be… [keep reading]
November 20, 2014
How Can A Good Diet Improve Quality Of Life For Older People?
Food is a big part of everyone’s lives – everyone enjoys a good meal, whether they’re cooking at home or going out to a restaurant… [keep reading]
November 14, 2014
Hallmark Care Homes Shortlisted For Three National Awards
The 16th consecutive National Care Awards return later this month to celebrate the very best of the long-term care sector and we have been shortlisted… [keep reading]
November 6, 2014
Lakeview Launches in Lightwater
Lakeview, our new care home in Lightwater, Surrey, was officially opened today by legendary actor and local resident Brian Blessed. Brian declared the home open… [keep reading]
We Are Winners At The Wales Care Awards
Hallmark Care Homes were once again big winners at the Wales Care Awards winning EIGHT awards overall. The Wales Care Awards, held on Friday 24th… [keep reading]
October 27, 2014
Relationship Centred Care - What It Is and Why It's Important
At Hallmark Care Homes we provide Relationship Centred Care. We believe that this is hugely beneficial to the quality of life of not just our… [keep reading]
Care Cook of the Year 2014
Clare Wilkins, Chef at Cwrt Enfys Care Home in Ystradgynlais, has been named ‘Care Cook of the Year’ for 2014. Clare, last year’s runner-up, was… [keep reading]
October 10, 2014
Anya Court's Official Opening by John Craven
Anya Court, our highly-anticipated new care home in Rugby, was officially opened on Wednesday 8th October by journalist and television presenter John Craven, who described… [keep reading]
September 30, 2014
Hallmark Care Homes To Celebrate British Food Fortnight 2014
Here at Hallmark Care Homes we are proud to say that we get thoroughly involved with Love British Food's national, yearly British Food Fortnight, a… [keep reading]
September 12, 2014
Anisha Grange Hosts Charity Cheque Presentation
Hallmark Care Homes were once again main sponsor for this year's 'Billericay Fun walk'. The popular walk is run by Billericay MP, John Baron. Since its… [keep reading]
July 29, 2014
Hallmark in Bloom 2014
Hallmark in Bloom is our glorious annual gardening contest where homes across the Hallmark family compete to have their gardens crowned the greatest in a… [keep reading]
June 8, 2014
Beginning of Lightwater
Work has begun on a new 58-bed care home on Lightwater Road. The new home in Lightwater will become the care group's 19th care home.… [keep reading]
May 20, 2014
And The Roof Goes On!
Anya Court, our new care home in Rugby, took a step closer to completion recently as the last sections of the roof were put in… [keep reading]
Admiral Court takes part in Princes Trust placement scheme
Admiral Court Care Home worked in conjunction with the Princes Trust to provide valuable experience to a local young person. The Leigh-on-Sea based care home,… [keep reading]
April 23, 2014
Happy hour at Cartref Annwyl Fan
The residents and team at Cartref Annwyl Fan Care Home enjoyed an afternoon of cocktails. The Ammanford based care home, on Colonel Road, hosted the Hawaiian themed… [keep reading]
April 23, 2014
Hallmark Care Homes Win Design Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, has been named as the ‘Best Large Dementia Care Community’ at the Pinders Healthcare Design Awards. The esteemed… [keep reading]
April 22, 2014
Minibus for Maycroft Manor!
Maycroft Manor Care Home in Brighton now has a brand new minibus, dedicated to facilitating the home's packed calendar of events and outings! Mandi Stovell, Maycroft… [keep reading]
April 9, 2014
The Dangers Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Older People And How To Prevent It
Given that we’re in the midst of another cold, dark winter, and with that scorching summer still lingering in the memory, it seems we’re all… [keep reading]
April 1, 2014
5 Essential Health Tips For Older People
We all know it's important to live a healthy life, no matter what age you are. Recent news coverage of obesity in the young and… [keep reading]
March 6, 2014
The best foods for mind & body health in your later years
December 29, 2013
Gloria Hunniford Opens Our “Cutting-edge” New care Home in Brighton
Maycroft Manor, our highly-anticipated new care home in Brighton, was officially opened last week by television and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford who described the home… [keep reading]
December 2, 2013
Triple Award Winners At The National Care Awards
Three team members from Hallmark Care Homes were crowned winners at the 15th National Care Awards - the social care sector's premier Awards event.… [keep reading]
November 29, 2013
Gloria Hunniford Opens Our “Cutting-edge” New care Home in Brighton
Maycroft Manor, our highly-anticipated new care home in Brighton, was officially opened last week by television and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford who described the home… [keep reading]
November 12, 2013
Questions You Should Ask When Choosing A Care Home
Everyone would love to maintain their independence throughout their old age, but sadly this can’t always be the case and many older people do need… [keep reading]
November 6, 2013
Another award for Bucklesham Grange
Bucklesham Grange, on Bucklesham Road, walked away triumphant at The Great British East of England Care Awards last week. The home had been in the… [keep reading]
November 5, 2013
Goodwins Hall serves up the best roast
The care home has taken part in a country-wide competition to serve up the best roast dinner. Over a hundred entries were received and out… [keep reading]
November 1, 2013
Winner named in Care Cook Awards
The head chef from Ipswich based Bucklesham Grange has been named the winner of Hallmark Care Homes Care Chef of the Year 2013. James… [keep reading]
October 25, 2013
Deputy Minister visits Ty Enfys
Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas recently visited Cardiff based Ty Enfys Care Home to celebrate the launch of a new Welsh Government… [keep reading]
October 21, 2013
Winners At The Wales Care Awards
The 2013 Wales Care Awards too place recently on Friday 13th October in Cardiff's City Hall, and Hallmark Care Homes were big winners once again!… [keep reading]
October 18, 2013
Tuxford Manor Awarded For Quality Dementia Care
Tuxford Manor, our care home in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, has been successful in achieving Nottinghamshire County Council's Dementia Quality Mark (DQM). Tuxford was one of 105… [keep reading]
October 8, 2013
Bucklesham Grange recognised with top gardening award
The Ipswich based care home has been recognised for its gardens, which are specifically designed for people living with dementia. David Fountain, the landscape gardener… [keep reading]
October 7, 2013
Happy hour at Regency House
Regency House recently held a cocktail evening for residents and their families. The home, on Mill Road, hosted the event to give the families of… [keep reading]
October 4, 2013
Admiral Court celebrates British Food Fortnight
Residents Admiral Court Care Home celebrated British Food Fortnight with a Wild Wild West themed day. The home, on Manchester Drive, dressed in cowboy… [keep reading]
September 16, 2013
A visit to the doctor
Sonic screwdrivers, Darleks and Cybermen were all part of the Doctor Who experience in Cardiff Bay. Residents Allan Jachura and Lisa James of Greenhill Manor… [keep reading]
September 12, 2013
Award-winning Cartref Annwyl Fan
The green-fingered team at Cartref Annwyl Fan Care Home, on Colonel Road, have once again been recognised in the Betws in Bloom competition. The… [keep reading]
August 8, 2013
What's Occuring?
The residents of Merthyr Tydfil based Greenhill Manor care Home, recently took a trip to the home of Gavin and Stacey, Barry Island. Ian… [keep reading]
August 6, 2013
A tee-rific day!
Regency House Care Home, on Mill Road, recently sponsored an event at Captains Day, held at Whitchurch Golf Club. The charity event was organized by David McAndrew… [keep reading]
July 30, 2013
Bryn Celyn Summer Fete
Bryn Celyn Care Home is hosting a summer fete. Lots of exciting activities will be available to enjoy, including a bouncy slide, bungee run and… [keep reading]
July 29, 2013
A fond (and cuddly!) farewell
A resident at Greenhill Manor Care Home is planning on donating her much loved cuddly toys to a local hospice. Lisa James, from the Merthyr… [keep reading]
July 25, 2013
Hallmark in Bloom - In Pictures!
July 18, 2013
It’s that time of year again… Hallmark in Bloom!
All care homes across the Hallmark family compete in a range of categories, vying to have their gardens crowned the greatest! But it's not just… [keep reading]
July 16, 2013
Happy hour at Kew House
Kew House Care Home recently held a cocktail evening for residents and their families. The Wimbledon based home hosted the event to give the families… [keep reading]
July 15, 2013
Local rally visits Tuxford Manor
Residents at Tuxford Manor Care Home enjoyed a visit from a local tractor rally. There were a wide variety if the vehicles on display outside… [keep reading]
July 3, 2013
Social Isolation In The Elderly: How Care Homes Can Help
As we age out social circles tend to decline and this can have a detrimental effect on our mental and physical health They say that… [keep reading]
June 24, 2013
Caring team race for life
The manager of Regency House Care Home and laundry assistant of Ty Enfys Care Home took part in the Race for Life to in memory… [keep reading]
June 21, 2013
From Cream Teas to Pimm’s and Jazz: Hallmark Care Homes Celebrate National Care Home Open Day in Style
Today is National Care Home Open Day and at Hallmark Care Homes we are doing our bit to support this excellent initiative, which aims to tell the… [keep reading]
June 18, 2013
Greenhill Manor Inspires Others
Greenhill Manor Care Home in Merthyr has won a local award for inspiring others at the Adult Learning Awards 2013. The home won the 'Inspire… [keep reading]
June 11, 2012
Work Starts On New Brighton Care Home
A 'Spade in the ground ceremony' has marked the start of building at Maycroft Manor - Hallmark's new care home in Brighton. Maycroft Manor is a… [keep reading]