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14th January 2020
Anya Court raise over £1000 for local hospital
Anya Court Care Home has raised over £1,000 for the elderly care wards at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.…
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3rd January 2020
Hutton View to host Information Suite Open Weekend
Hutton View, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Brentwood, Essex, will be hosting two Information Suite Open…
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3rd January 2020
Bucklesham Grange Care Home to host Blue Light…
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, Suffolk will be hosting a Blue Light Breakfast Club for all blue light…
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29th December 2019
Trusting Care Homes
Moving into a care home, or moving a relative into a care home, can be a stressful time. You want…
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27th December 2019
Anya Court receives ORCHID award
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby was recently presented with Hallmark Care Homes’ ORCHID (Outstanding Relationship-Centred Care Home in…
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26th December 2019
Concerns About A Loved One
We all love our relatives, but sometimes as they age, we can’t help but worry about them. When your loved…
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24th December 2019
Home Alterations as You Grow Older
As you or a loved one grows older, when house decoration or renovations are considered, it might be best to…
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23rd December 2019
Shire Hall team raise £1,000 by taking part…
Homelessness has been an ongoing and at the same time, an increasing issue in our modern society. Recently, four team…
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23rd December 2019
Ty Enfys raises £1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society…
Spreading Christmas cheer is one of the best things we do in our care homes for the residents during this…
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22nd December 2019
Dementia, How The Disease Progresses
The progressive disease, dementia, is an umbrella term for a number of symptoms that include difficulty thinking, problem solving and…
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21st December 2019
Case Study: Helping My Grannie Find The Right…
“My grannie started to demonstrate the early signs of dementia after my grandad sadly passed away a number of years…
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20th December 2019
Kew House Care Home awarded ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating
Team members and residents at our Wimbledon care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality…
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20th December 2019
Anisha Grange to host well-being and spa day
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, is hosting a well-being and spa day on Saturday 18th January from 10.30am…
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18th December 2019
Hallmark secures planning consent for Eastbourne care home
We are delighted to announce that we have secured planning consent for an 80-bed care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex.…
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17th December 2019
Chamberlain Court to host care fees planning session
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will be hosting a care fees planning seminar on Tuesday 14th…
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17th December 2019
Different Types Of Dementia: Understanding The Differences
Dementia refers to a number of conditions that effect the brain, which all have different causes, symptoms and progression rates.…
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16th December 2019
Anya Court to host open weekend
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosting an open weekend on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January.…
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16th December 2019
Banstead Manor Care Home to host information day
Banstead Manor, our care home in Surrey, will be hosting an information day on Saturday 11th January. See below for…
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16th December 2019
Greenhill Manor resident Doris turns 100!
A thrill-seeking resident at our care home in Merthyr Tydfil recently celebrated her 100th birthday by sitting on the back…
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11th December 2019
Hutton View celebrates milestone with topping out ceremony
A major milestone has been marked at our new 77 bed care home on Rayleigh Close, which will provide residential,…
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6th December 2019
Regency House Care Home turns 20!
Regency House, our care home in Ely, Cardiff, recently celebrated 20 years since it first opened it’s doors, with a…
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5th December 2019
Chamberlain Court and Maycroft Manor presented with ORCHID…
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, were both recently…
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4th December 2019
Helpful & Honest: An Interview with Lakeview Care…
We know that moving a parent or friend into a care home can be a scary time, as it most…
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3rd December 2019
Maycroft Manor Care Home awarded ‘Good’ CQC rating
Team members and residents at our Brighton care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality…
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25th November 2019
Team member at Lakeview Care Home wins Surrey…
We are delighted to announce that a care worker at Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, has won a prestigious…
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25th November 2019
Hallmark shortlisted for four National Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that Hallmark team members have been shortlisted for four National Care Awards! Alexandra Grange, our…
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21st November 2019
Anisha Grange manager helps 175 Romford pupils understand…
Our care manager at Anisha Grange Care Home recently delivered a session to 175 school children to help them better…
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19th November 2019
Lakeview and Banstead Manor shortlisted for Surrey Care…
We are delighted to announce that team members from two of our care homes have been shortlisted for prestigious awards!…
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15th November 2019
Lakeview Care Home celebrates 5th Birthday
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, recently celebrated five years since it first opened its doors, with a party…
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14th November 2019
Henley Manor helps launch local Dementia Action Alliance
In a bid to create a more dementia friendly community in Henley on Thames, our new care home alongside three…
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11th November 2019
Hallmark Care Homes team member scoops National Dementia…
We are delighted to announce that a Hallmark Care Homes team member has scooped a prestigious national award. Ebrahim Razavi,…
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4th November 2019
Hallmark shortlisted for four National Dementia Care Awards
We’re pleased to announce that three of our team members have been shortlisted for this year’s National Dementia Care Awards,…
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1st November 2019
Anya Court donates towels to The Dogs Trust
Recycled towels from Anya Court, our care home in Rugby have been donated to The Kenilworth Dogs Trust, bringing much…
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31st October 2019
Chamberlain Court Care Home to host Frost Fair
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will be hosting a festive fair on Monday 18th November from…
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30th October 2019
Regency House to host open day - Thursday…
Regency House, our residential and nursing care home in Cardiff, is hosting an open day event on Thursday 14th November. From…
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24th October 2019
Anya Court kick starts Santa’s sock and slipper…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby will kick start a non-slip slipper sock and rubber sole slipper collection in…
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23rd October 2019
Care Innovation Hub launches the University Challenge
The Care Innovation Hub, a go to platform for innovation in the care sector has recently announced the launch of…
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22nd October 2019
Bucklesham Grange Care Home to host Lifestyles Showcase
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, will be hosting a lifestyles showcase on Friday 15th November, from 10am-7pm. At…
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21st October 2019
My story - by resident Eileen Webster
Eileen Webster, 97, who lives at Arlington Manor, our care home in Cambridge, has shared with us how she predicted…
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21st October 2019
Hallmark Care Homes scoops two titles at the…
We are delighted to announced that two Hallmark team members have scooped awards at the prestigious Wales Care Awards. Lily…
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21st October 2019
The wonder of dogs - our Hallmark pets
Dogs are simply amazing and one of their biggest qualities is their ability to love unconditionally and without judgement, but…
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21st October 2019
A home from home with Michael Burke -…
It has been a significantly full and fast first year for me, having joined Hallmark Care Homes in September 2018,…
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21st October 2019
Finding Anya Court Care Home
Deborah shares the story of finding the right care home for her parents. As my parents grew older, I had…
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17th October 2019
Ex-Architect’s wish to return to fire station 38…
90-year-old John Breavington was granted his wish to return to the fire station he had a hand in designing after…
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16th October 2019
Pauline’s Favourite Black Forest Gateau
Pauline Nott, a resident at our brand-new care home, Banstead Manor, in Surrey, shares one of her favourite recipes. Serves:…
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16th October 2019
Role Model - Lily Chapman
Lily Chapman has been the Lifestyle Lead at Ty Enfys Care Home in Pentwyn, Cardiff, since June 2014. We spoke…
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16th October 2019
Two Hallmark team members shortlisted for Wales Care…
Two team members from Greenhill Manor and Ty Enfys Care Home have been shortlisted for the prestigious Wales Care Awards.…
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15th October 2019
Hallmark Living Winter 2019 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our eighth edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine…
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14th October 2019
Kew House care home bridges the generation gap
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, bridged the generation gap recently by kick-starting a weekly sing-along activity for 0-4-year…
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14th October 2019
Strokes and Heart Attacks – A Timeline (What…
Experiencing a stroke or heart attack can be one of the scariest times in anyone’s life – nobody wants their…
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14th October 2019
Our care philosophy: Hallmark Care Homes
Care is so important to us; above everything we care. We know that your loved one has led a varied,…
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14th October 2019
How To Pick The Perfect Care Home: What…
When choosing a care home for either yourself or a relative, it’s important to ask as many questions as possible…
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14th October 2019
Emergency Care: What to Pack, What to Ask,…
Moving into care is a big change in someone’s life – and while it should never be upsetting, a huge…
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10th October 2019
Central Support team members take part in Virtual…
Team members at our Central Support office recently took part in a Virtual Dementia Tour to give them a better…
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10th October 2019
Hallmark Care Homes wins prestigious national award
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the ‘Care Home Provider of the Year’ title at the…
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4th October 2019
Care Sector Fundraising Ball 2019 raises £200,000
The second annual Care Sector Fundraising Ball has raised a staggering £200,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society and The Care Workers…
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2nd October 2019
The Best Activities For People Living With Dementia
If a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, our first thoughts are; what practical things we can do to help…
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30th September 2019
Lakeview Care Home to host community open day
Lakeview, our residential and dementia care home in Lightwater, Surrey, is hosting a community open day on Saturday 26th October…
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26th September 2019
All you need is hugs!
Hallmark Care Homes will spread a bit of love on Friday 11th October by taking part in our annual company-wide…
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26th September 2019
Maycroft Manor to host fashion event
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, will be hosting a 'Fabulous at 50' fashion event on Saturday 5th October…
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24th September 2019
Outstanding employees recognised at Hallmark awards
Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised recently at our annual awards ceremony. The event held at The Celtic…
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16th September 2019
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for three prestigious awards
We’re pleased to announce that Hallmark Care Homes have been shortlisted for two awards at the Care Home Professional Leaders…
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30th August 2019
Chamberlain Court Care Home to host Lifestyle’s Showcase
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells will be hosting a Lifestyle’s Showcase on Tuesday 10th September. From…
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23rd August 2019
Admiral Court unveils its £450,000 refurbishment
Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh on Sea has unveiled its £450,000 refurbishment to the general public with help…
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22nd August 2019
Kew House receives ORCHID award
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon was recently presented with Hallmark Care Homes’ ORCHID (Outstanding Relationship-Centred Care Home in…
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22nd August 2019
Couples wish granted for day out
Two care home residents enjoyed a day out in Worthing chauffeured by Rolls Royce after winning our wish-granting competition. Bob…
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21st August 2019
Over 50 organisations signed up to support the…
The 2019 Care Sector Ball looks set to raise its target £250,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society and The Care Workers…
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20th August 2019
Information suite is open at Henley Manor Care…
The information suite is now open at Henley Manor, our new residential, nursing and dementia care home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire!…
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12th August 2019
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…
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9th August 2019
Anya Court Care Home to host advice session
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosing an advice session on Wednesday 11th September from 6pm-8pm. The…
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9th August 2019
Anya Court Care Home to host information day…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosting an information event on Saturday 21st September from 10am-2pm. Please…
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2nd August 2019
Anisha Grange Care Home to host summer fete
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, Essex, will be hosting a summer fete on Saturday 10th August, from 10:30-4:00pm.…
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1st August 2019
Anya Court Care Home to host Lifestyles Showcase
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, Warwickshire, will be hosting a Lifestyles Showcase on Thursday 29th August from 11am-4pm.…
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26th July 2019
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.…
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26th July 2019
Billericay given dementia friendly community status
Billericay has secured recognition as a town as a dementia friendly community by dementia support charity, the Alzheimer’s Society. The…
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24th July 2019
Garden award for Anisha Grange Care Home
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay has been named Best Care/Nursing Home at the annual Billericay in Bloom gardening…
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17th July 2019
Arlington Manor residents spark friendship with local preschoolers
Arlington Manor, our care home in Girton, has recently teamed up with a local pre-school, Cottontails, to provide inter-generational opportunities…
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17th July 2019
Chamberlain Court Care Home to host Senior’s Information…
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will be hosting a Senior’s Information Day on Thursday 15th August…
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17th July 2019
Hallmark becomes steering member of the Housing and…
We are delighted to announce that we have recently become a steering member of the Housing and Dementia Research Consortium…
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17th July 2019
Kew House shortlisted for prestigious business award
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Merton Best Business Award. Our residential, nursing and…
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16th July 2019
Henley Manor takes one step closer to completion
A major milestone has been marked at our new 80 bed care home, which will provide residential, nursing and dementia…
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15th July 2019
D-Day war hero celebrates 100th birthday
A war hero who landed on Gold Beach on D-Day has celebrated his 100th birthday. Charles Benford, a resident at…
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11th July 2019
Ty Enfys receives ORCHID award
Ty Enfys, our care home in Pentwyn, Cardiff was recently presented with Hallmark Care Homes’ ORCHID (Outstanding Relationship-Centred Care Home…
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11th July 2019
Anya Court care manager helps 200 Rugby pupils…
Customer Relationship Manager and Dementia Champion at Anya Court Care Home, Karen Handley, recently visited Bilton Junior School to deliver…
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11th July 2019
Team members wow judges at Hallmark’s Got Talent
Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil and Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, recently hosted our regional…
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10th July 2019
The importance of the pneumonia jab
In this article, we will outline for you what the pneumonia jab is, why it is vital to get one…
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26th June 2019
Greenhill Manor team member shortlisted for University of…
A team member at Greenhill Manor, our care home in Mertyhr Tydfil, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Community…
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24th June 2019
How to find a care home: a 10-step…
Finding a care home, and the right care home for that matter, is so important. Make sure you research and…
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14th June 2019
Maycroft Manor hosts community film festival
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, recently hosted a film festival day for residents, relatives and members of the…
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11th June 2019
Anya Court Care Home hosts Virtual Dementia Tour
Care workers, volunteers, relatives and friends at Anya Court Care Home recently took part in a Virtual Dementia Tour to…
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31st May 2019
Greenhill Manor receives ORCHID award
Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, was recently presented with Hallmark Care Homes’ ORCHID (Outstanding Relationship-Centred Care Home…
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22nd May 2019
Arlington Manor Care Home donates £500 to Girton…
Arlington Manor, our care home in Girton, Cambridge, recently donated £500 to support the Girton Memory Café, which is co-ordinated…
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22nd May 2019
Maycroft Manor to host charity film festival
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, will be hosting a charity film festival on Friday 31st May in our…
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17th May 2019
Hallmark celebrates completion of Banstead Manor Care Home
Banstead Manor, our new state-of-the-art care home in Banstead, Surrey, recently celebrated its completion with a grand launch event at…
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17th May 2019
Ty Enfys resident celebrates 100th birthday
A resident at Ty Enfys, our care home in Pentwyn recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.…
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14th May 2019
Kew House to host pamper event for unpaid…
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, will be hosting a pamper afternoon for unpaid carers in the local community…
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13th May 2019
Residents’ wish granted for afternoon tea
An Anya Court Care Home resident enjoyed a luxury afternoon tea experience with a member of the care team after…
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13th May 2019
Anya Court celebrates VE Day with 1940s themed…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, recently celebrated VE day by hosting a 1940’s themed spring fayre for residents,…
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13th May 2019
Anya Court scoops customer service award
Our care home in Rugby has scooped a prestigious customer service award. Our residential, dementia and nursing care home on…
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7th May 2019
“You don’t know what you don’t know!”
Nicky Cave is a Care Fees Adviser and Managing Director of Eldercare Solutions Ltd and is an Advisory Board member…
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7th May 2019
My story by resident Bill Lockey Ex REME…
Bill Lockey Ex REME WO2, 96, who lives at Anisha Grange, our award-winning care home in Billericay, Essex, has shared…
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7th May 2019
Music and Hallmark Care Homes
When you hear a song, a piece of music or even the music from a TV programme or advertisement, how…
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7th May 2019
Delivering relationship-centred dementia care in Hallmark care homes
April Dobson, Head of Relationship-Centred Care, shares her thoughts on how we deliver the highest standard of care for all…
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7th May 2019
Resident's recipe - Welsh cakes
Idris Browning, a resident at Greenhill Manor Care Home, in Merthyr Tydfil, used to run his own catering company called…
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7th May 2019
Role model - Kieran Wilding
Kieran Wilding has been a Care Assistant at Bucklesham Grange, our ‘Outstanding’ care home in Ipswich, since July 2017. After…
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3rd May 2019
Hallmark Living Summer 2019 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our seventh edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine…
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1st May 2019
Hallmark Care Homes commit to making 1000 people…
Dementia Champions at all of our homes across England and South Wales will attempt to make 1,000 people Dementia Friends…
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30th April 2019
Banstead Manor donates £500 to mark Pay It…
Banstead Manor, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Surrey has donated £500 to a local charity to…
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24th April 2019
Chamberlain Court to host dementia information day -…
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will be hosting a dementia information day for members of the local community…
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23rd April 2019
Anisha Grange to host Living Positively with Dementia…
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, will be hosting a Living Positively with Dementia event on Tuesday 21st May…
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18th April 2019
Anya Court Care Home bridges the generation gap
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, bridged the generation gap on Wednesday by kick-starting a weekly sing-along activity for…
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17th April 2019
Arlington Manor Care Home shortlisted for business award
Arlington Manor, our state-of-the-art care home in Cambridge, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Our residential, dementia and nursing…
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16th April 2019
Hallmark Care Homes partner with the Care Innovation…
We are delighted to announce that Hallmark Care Homes, alongside Home Instead Senior Care, have become the first Founding Partners…
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15th April 2019
Chamberlain Court Care Home hosts afternoon tea and…
Chamberlain Court, our award-winning care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, recently hosted an afternoon tea and jazz event for residents,…
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15th April 2019
Banstead Manor to host two open days -…
Banstead Manor, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Banstead, Surrey, will host two open days. They will…
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12th April 2019
Bucklesham Grange receives Hallmark’s first ORCHID award
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, was recently presented with Hallmark Care Homes’ first ever ORCHID (Outstanding Relationship-Centred Care…
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12th April 2019
Anya Court Care Home in Rugby shortlisted for…
Anya Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Rugby, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Our residential, dementia and nursing…
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5th April 2019
Anya Court Care Home to bridge the generation…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby will attempt to bridge the generation gap by hosting a weekly sing-along activity…
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5th April 2019
Anisha Grange Care Home hosts Billericay Dementia Alliance…
In a bid to create a more dementia friendly community, Anisha Grange, our care home on Outwood Common Road, has…
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3rd April 2019
Finding Maycroft Manor
Anne shares her story of finding the right care home for her mum. The realisation that your parents’ needs can…
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2nd April 2019
1-2-1 Legal Advice Sessions at Anya Court -…
Anya Court, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Rugby, will be hosting 1-2-1 sessions with a local solicitors…
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2nd April 2019
Arlington Manor to host Information Day - Saturday…
Arlington Manor, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Girton, Cambridge, will be hosting an information day for members…
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1st April 2019
Maycroft Manor host casino royale event for residents
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, Sussex, recently hosted a casino royale themed party for residents and their family…
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28th March 2019
Hallmark named top 20 care group
Hallmark Care Homes has been named a top 20 mid-size care home group for the fourth year running by leading…
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27th March 2019
Banstead Manor to host Health and Wellness Day
Banstead Manor, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Banstead, Surrey, will host a Health and Wellness Day…
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21st March 2019
Anisha Grange bridges the generation gap
Our Billericay care home bridged the generation gap recently by kick-starting a weekly sing-along activity for 0-4-year olds and their…
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19th March 2019
Win a luxury Easter hamper this spring worth…
We’ve put together a fantastic giveaway this Spring, giving you the chance to win a luxury Easter hamper from Hotel…
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15th March 2019
Lakeview Care Home host Dementia Action Alliance committee
In a bid to create a more dementia friendly community in the areas of Lightwater, Windlesham and Bagshot, three care…
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15th March 2019
Anisha Grange Care Home to bridge the generation…
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay will attempt to bridge the generation gap by hosting a weekly sing-along activity…
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13th March 2019
Hallmark Care Homes wins two national design awards
Hallmark Care Homes and Arlington Manor, our care home in Girton, Cambridge, have each won a national design award. Arlington…
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13th March 2019
Arlington Manor to host Drop in Clinic -…
Arlington Manor, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Girton, Cambridge, will be hosting a drop in clinic for…
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13th March 2019
Maycroft Manor to host Information Seminar - Saturday…
Maycroft Manor, our residential, nursing and dementia care home in Brighton, is hosting an information seminar for members of the…
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13th March 2019
Shire Hall to host Dementia Advice Seminar -…
Shire Hall, our residential, nursing and dementia care home in Cardiff, is hosting a Dementia Advice Seminar for members of…
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11th March 2019
Banstead Manor to host Show Suite Open Day
Banstead Manor, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Banstead, Surrey, will host a Show Suite Open Day…
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6th March 2019
Arlington Manor Care Home donates £500 to East…
Arlington Manor, our care home in Girton, Cambridge, has donated £500 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The residents from…
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5th March 2019
Alexandra Grange celebrates 8th birthday
Alexandra Grange Care Home recently celebrated eight years since it first opened its doors, with a masquerade party for residents,…
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21st February 2019
Together Dementia Strategy – our 10 biggest achievements…
In September 2017, we launched our Together Dementia Strategy, a three-year strategy outlining the actions we will undertake to achieve…
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21st February 2019
Bucklesham Grange Care Home bridges the generation gap
Bucklesham Grange, our ‘outstanding’ care home in Ipswich, bridged the generation gap recently by kick-starting a weekly sing-along activity for…
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11th February 2019
8-year-old girl cuts hair to raise money for…
An eight-year-old girl from Merthyr Tydfil recently cut off half the length of her hair so that she could donate…
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8th February 2019
The Together Project launches at Bucklesham Grange Care…
In August 2018, we joined forces with The Together Project, a not-for-profit social enterprise that runs creative activities to unite different age…
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8th February 2019
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.…
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14th January 2019
Information suite is open at Banstead Manor Care…
The information suite is now open at Banstead Manor, our new residential, nursing and dementia care home in Banstead, Surrey! Opening…
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27th December 2018
Arlington Manor up for national award
Our new Girton care home has been shortlisted for an esteemed design award. Arlington Manor Care Home, which opened in…
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21st December 2018
Admiral Court resident has a 'hoot' after being…
A resident at Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh-on-Sea, enjoyed a close-up encounter with a group of beautiful owls…
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19th December 2018
Hallmark Care Homes presents over £140,000 to Alzheimer’s…
Our Chair and Chair of Care England, Avnish Goyal, recently presented cheques worth a combined £144,804 to The Care Workers…
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19th December 2018
Arlington Manor Care Home to host community open…
Arlington Manor, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Cambridge, will be hosting an open day event for members…
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19th December 2018
Shire Hall Care Home to host community open…
Shire Hall, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Cardiff is hosting an open day event for members of…
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19th December 2018
Kew House Care Home to host community open…
Kew House, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Wimbledon, London, is hosting an open day event for members…
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19th December 2018
Maycroft Manor Care Home to host community open…
Maycroft Manor, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Brighton is hosting an open day event for members of…
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19th December 2018
Alexandra Grange Care Home to host community open…
Alexandra Grange, our residential and dementia care home in Wokingham is hosting an open day event for members of the…
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18th December 2018
Chamberlain Court Care Home to host community open…
Chamberlain Court, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells is hosting an open day event for…
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18th December 2018
Anisha Grange Care Home to host community open…
Anisha Grange, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Billericay, Essex, is hosting an open day event for members…
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18th December 2018
Greenhill Manor Care Home to host community open…
Greenhill Manor, our dementia and nursing care home in Merthyr Tydfil, is hosting an open day event for members of…
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18th December 2018
Ty Enfys Care Home to host community open…
Ty Enfys, our residential, nursing and dementia care home in Pentwyn, Cardiff, is hosting an open day event for members…
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12th December 2018
‘Welcome Home’ – Giant snail brings joy to…
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton. recently welcomed home a giant snail sculpture after purchasing it at the Snailspace…
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11th December 2018
Anya Court Care Home to host community open…
Anya Court, our residential, nursing and dementia care home in Rugby, Warwickshire, is hosting an open day event for members…
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11th December 2018
Lakeview Care Home to host community open day…
Lakeview, our residential and dementia care home in Lightwater, Surrey, is hosting an open day event for members of the…
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7th December 2018
Construction begins for new Hutton care home and…
Work has begun on the construction of our ground-breaking 55 apartment assisted living development and a 77 bed care home…
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5th December 2018
Hallmark Care Homes scoops title at National Care…
We are delighted to announce that one of our team members has scooped a prestigious national care award! Our Regional…
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26th November 2018
Anisha Grange Care Home spreads festive cheer at…
Anisha Grange, our care home on Outwood Common Road, welcomed over 100 residents, relatives and members of the local community…
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12th November 2018
Lakeview Care Home scoops two Surrey Care Awards
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, has scooped two prestigious titles at the Surrey Care Awards. Our industry-leading care home…
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9th November 2018
Hallmark Care Homes to make residents’ Christmas wishes…
Residents across the Hallmark family of homes will write their hearts desire on a star this December and enter our…
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8th November 2018
A home from home with Aneurin Brown, Head…
We caught up with Aneurin Brown, Head of Safety, Hospitality and Estates, to find out how he supports all Hallmark…
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8th November 2018
Finding Chamberlain Court Care Home
Relative Tim shares his story of finding the right care home for his mum. Over the past few years, our…
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8th November 2018
Quick and easy spice cake recipe
Shirley Hampson, 81, a resident at Anya Court Care Home in Rugby, is famous for her quick and easy spice…
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8th November 2018
Role model - Mitchell Minney
Mitchell Minney has been our dedicated Customer Relationship Manager at Greenhill Manor Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, since…
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7th November 2018
My Story – Maurice Drake
Maurice Drake, a 90-year-old resident at Maycroft Manor, our award-winning care home in Brighton, has shared with us how he…
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7th November 2018
Lakeview care workers shortlisted for Surrey Care Awards
Three team members from Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Surrey Care Awards. Josh…
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6th November 2018
Hallmark Living Winter 2018/19 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our sixth edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine…
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5th November 2018
Lakeview Care Home celebrates fourth birthday
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, recently celebrated four years since it first opened its doors, with a party…
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1st November 2018
Arlington Manor to host Lasting Power of Attorney…
Arlington Manor, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Girton, Cambridge, is hosting an informative session on Lasting…
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25th October 2018
Hallmark Care Homes scoop four titles at the…
A Registered Nurse at Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, recently scooped a gold award at the prestigious…
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19th October 2018
Admiral Court to host a community information day…
Admiral Court, our dementia, residential and nursing care home in Leigh-on-Sea, is hosting an open day event for members of…
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17th October 2018
Ian Waite helps celebrate launch of Arlington Manor
Professional dancer, Ian Waite was the guest of honour recently at the launch of our new £13m care home in…
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12th October 2018
Alexandra Grange scoops local gardening award
Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham has been named ‘Best Residential and Care Home Garden’ at the annual Wokingham…
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11th October 2018
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for prestigious LaingBuisson Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the ‘Residential Care’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards…
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10th October 2018
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for two National Dementia…
We’re pleased to announce that one of our team members and care homes have been shortlisted for this year’s National…
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9th October 2018
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for three National Care…
We’re pleased to announce that two of our team members have been shortlisted for the prestigious National Care Awards. General…
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5th October 2018
Chamberlain Court wins national design award
Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, has scooped a prestigious design award. Our residential, nursing and dementia…
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2nd October 2018
Care Sector Ball raises £140,000
Hallmark Care Homes in association with Care England raised a staggering £140,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Care Workers…
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27th September 2018
All you need is hugs!
Hallmark Care Homes will spread a bit of love on Monday 1st October by taking part in our annual company-wide…
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25th September 2018
Tickets sold out for Care Sector Fundraising Ball
Our upcoming Care Sector Fundraising Ball has proved to be popular among care providers and industry suppliers alike with all…
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24th September 2018
Lakeview Care Home bridges the generation gap
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, bridged the generation gap recently by launching a weekly sing-along activity for 0-4 year…
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24th September 2018
Kew House scoops two business awards
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, has scooped two prestigious business awards. Our residential, nursing and dementia home, was…
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21st September 2018
Outstanding team members recognised at the Hallmark Care…
Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised at our glittering, casino royale themed awards ceremony. Team members across our…
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18th September 2018
Kew House Care Home shortlisted for three prestigious…
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, has been shortlisted for three prestigious Merton Best Business Awards. Our residential, nursing…
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11th September 2018
Hallmark shortlisted for four Wales Care Awards
Four team members from Greenhill Manor and our Central Support office have been shortlisted for the prestigious Wales Care Awards.…
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4th September 2018
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…
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4th September 2018
Miss Southend visits Admiral Court Care Home
Residents at Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh-on-Sea, recently enjoyed a visit from local pageant winner, Emily Evans, who…
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31st August 2018
Lakeview Care Home to host two Dementia Friends…
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, is hosting two Dementia Friends’ sessions at the home to encourage visitors to…
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30th August 2018
Arlington Manor donates £1000 to the East Anglian…
Arlington Manor, our new residential, dementia and nursing care home in Girton, Cambridge has donated £1000 to the East Anglian…
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22nd August 2018
Anya Court resident celebrates 100th birthday
A resident at Anya Court, our care home in Rugby recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.…
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21st August 2018
Greenhill Manor residents visit Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Residents at Greenhill Manor, our award-winning care home in Merthyr Tydfil, recently took a trip to the Bristol International Balloon…
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21st August 2018
Ty Enfys raise £410 for dementia research at…
Ty Enfys, our care home in Pentwyn, recently raised £410 for Alzheimer’s Research UK by organising a seven-a-side football tournament…
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15th August 2018
Topping out ceremony for our new Banstead care…
A major milestone has been marked at our new 77 bed care home in Banstead, which will provide residential and…
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13th August 2018
90 year old’s wish to meet an elephant…
An Anya Court Care Home resident enjoyed a day out to the zoo and a close up encounter with an elephant…
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13th August 2018
Alexandra Grange to host four Dementia Friends sessions
Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham, is hosting four Dementia Friends’ sessions at the home to encourage visitors to…
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13th August 2018
Admiral Court raise £300 for care workers with…
Residents at Admiral Court, our award-winning care home in Leigh-on-sea, recently took part in a charity walk around the homes'…
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6th August 2018
Now recruiting in Girton, Cambridge
We’re looking for talented individuals to join our brand new care home, Arlington Manor in Girton, Cambridge. We have opportunities…
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1st August 2018
Chamberlain Court shortlisted for national design award
Chamberlain Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, has been shortlisted for a prestigious design award. Our residential,…
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31st July 2018
Care workers complete 100km walk raising £13,700 for…
Nine brave employees from our Central Support Office in Billericay, Essex walked 62 miles in two days raising £13,700 for…
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30th July 2018
Garden award for Anisha Grange Care Home
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, Essex has been named Best Care/Nursing Home at the annual Billericay in Bloom gardening competition. Our home,…
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30th July 2018
Managers to wax legs in aid of charity
Two brave male employees from our Central Support office in Billericay and Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil…
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26th July 2018
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.…
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26th July 2018
Ty Enfys raises over £500 at charity summer…
Ty Enfys, our care home in Pentwyn, Cardiff, recently raised over £500 at a summer fete hosted for residents, relatives…
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26th July 2018
Cartref Annwyl Fan enjoy visit from Betws Primary…
Residents at Cartref Annwyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, recently enjoyed a visit from Betws Primary School. During the…
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11th July 2018
Team members set to complete Yorkshire Three Peaks…
11 brave team members are set climb the three highest peaks in Yorkshire to raise money for The Care Workers…
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5th July 2018
Hallmark announce finalists for Hallmark Care Homes’ Awards…
We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Hallmark Care Homes’ Awards 2018! Team members and volunteers alike at…
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5th July 2018
Care workers set to skydive in aid of…
Five brave care workers from Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells are set to take to the…
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26th June 2018
Hallmark Care Homes to host care sector charity…
Hallmark Care Homes in association with Care England will attempt to raise £100,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Care…
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25th June 2018
Reunited after 74 years
An 89 year old woman has been reunited with her nephew after 74 years apart. Resident Phyllis Edgeworth was reunited…
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25th June 2018
Lightwater care home host charity car wash
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, recently raised £200 by hosting a charity car wash for members of the…
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22nd June 2018
Greenhill Manor joins forces with ENRICH Cymru
Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, has recently joined forces with ENRICH Cymru to become a ‘Research Ready…
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22nd June 2018
Five of our resident’s favourite meals at Anya…
Here at Anya Court Care Home in Rugby, we work hard to develop a menu that is varied, enticing and…
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22nd June 2018
Anya court residents visit local Butterfly Farm
Residents at Anya Court, our vibrant care home in Rugby, recently took a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm to learn…
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21st June 2018
Regency House host charity teddy bear picnic
Regency House, our care home in Ely, Cardiff, recently raised over £115 for the Ely Festival by hosting a teddy…
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20th June 2018
Focus on…volunteers at Anisha Grange
Our residents thoroughly enjoy meeting and interacting with a range of people living in their local community. Our team of…
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11th June 2018
Ex-engineer’s wish to return to power station after…
90-year old resident Raymond Stanley was granted his wish to return to the nuclear power station he had a hand…
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8th June 2018
Show suites now open at Arlington Manor
The show suites are now open at Arlington Manor, our new residential and dementia care home in Cambridge! Opening in…
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8th June 2018
Kew House Care Home in Wimbledon hosts community…
Kew House, our award-winning care home in Wimbledon, recently hosted a matinee concert in a nearby church to bring the…
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31st May 2018
Bucklesham Grange receives accreditation in end of life…
Bucklesham Grange, our outstanding care home in Ipswich has become the first care home in the area to receive an…
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31st May 2018
Hallmark Care Homes celebrate after making 1000 Dementia…
Team members at our care homes are celebrating after they have made over 1000 people Dementia Friends in May. Dementia…
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24th May 2018
Chamberlain Court Care Home shortlisted for business award
Chamberlain Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Our residential and…
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23rd May 2018
Top days out not far from Kew House…
Experiencing new sights and sounds is important for anyone, but for those living in a care home such as Kew…
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22nd May 2018
Attendance Allowance everything you need to know
Many people who pay for their own care costs in full are not aware that they are likely to be…
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22nd May 2018
My story by resident Ernie Cole
Ernie Cole, 89, who lives at Anisha Grange, our award-winning care home in Billericay, Essex, has shared with us his…
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22nd May 2018
The role of the Head of Chef Academy…
My name is Brian Lane and I joined Hallmark Care Homes in 2016 to support our chefs to provide tasty…
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22nd May 2018
Make your own: memory frame
Learn how to make a memory frame in five easy steps by Sheila Charles, our Lifestyle's Leader at Shire Hall…
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22nd May 2018
Finding Kew House Care Home
Richard and Jane share their story of finding the perfect care home for their dad. After our dear mum passed…
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22nd May 2018
Cheese straw recipe
Pat Gare, 90, a resident at Admiral Court Care Home in Leigh-on-Sea, is famous for her cheese straws. Here she…
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22nd May 2018
Hallmark role model - Daniel Rowark
Daniel Rowark was the first of Hallmark Care Homes’ General Managers to lead his team to achieving an ‘Outstanding’ CQC…
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9th May 2018
Anisha Grange Care Home shortlisted for business award
Anisha Grange, our state-of-the-art care home in Billericay, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Our residential, dementia and nursing…
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2nd May 2018
Hallmark Living Magazine Summer 2018 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our fifth edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine…
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1st May 2018
How to support your loved ones with hearing…
Struggling to hear can make the world feel like a very lonely place. Without the right support, it can lead…
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1st May 2018
Five health checks that could save your loved one’s life
Across the UK, we have on average 2.71 doctors available for every 1,000 people, which ranks us 24th out of…
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1st May 2018
Fall advice: How to keep your loved ones safe, and…
If you’re responsible for an elderly relative or friend, the risk of a fall is undoubtedly on your mind. People…
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25th April 2018
Anya Court Care Home shortlisted for two business…
Anya Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Rugby, has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Our residential, dementia and nursing…
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20th April 2018
Mistakes we make when talking to people living…
Spending time with the person you love should be easy. After all, you’ve known them for years, you used to…
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17th April 2018
Three fun activities our residents like to get…
Taking part in fun activities can enrich the lives of our residents. The fun and games we plan aren’t just…
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6th April 2018
Chamberlain Court Care Home donate £350 to Tunbridge…
Chamberlain Court, our award-winning care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, recently donated £350 to Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School Combined…
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6th April 2018
Hallmark receives high praise in national survey
Hallmark care homes Kew House, Bucklesham Grange, Ty Enfys, Regency House, Chamberlain Court, Bryn Celyn, Greenhill Manor and Anya Court…
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5th April 2018
Ashingdon Beaver Scouts earn their community badge with…
Residents at Admiral Court, our dementia and nursing care home in Leigh-on-Sea, recently enjoyed a visit from the Ashingdon Beaver…
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4th April 2018
Kew House Care Home installs state-of-the-art magic table
Kew House, our residential, dementia and nursing home have installed a Tovertafel (‘Magic Table’ in Dutch) making it the first…
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19th March 2018
Anya Court Care Home receives visit from bespoke…
Anya Court, our award-winning care home in Rugby, recently celebrated the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle…
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16th March 2018
Chamberlain Court Care Home wins national design award
Chamberlain Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells has won a national design award. Our residential and dementia…
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15th March 2018
Greenhill Manor Care Home support the Red Box…
Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, has recently become a drop-off point for the Red Box Project –…
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14th March 2018
Stuffed chicken ballotine recipe
This delicious chicken ballotine recipe by Head Chef, Josh Pegado at Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater is great for dinner parties…
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8th March 2018
Chamberlain Court shortlisted for prestigious design award
Chamberlain Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells has been shortlisted for an esteemed design award. Our home…
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7th March 2018
Focus on… management at Chamberlain Court Care Home
We caught up with Genevieve Rodrigues, Chamberlain Court’s General Manager, to find out how she leads the team to deliver…
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7th March 2018
Resident reignites passion for baking after moving into…
“I always used to enjoy watching my mother and my sister working in the kitchen and tasting the treats that…
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7th March 2018
Focus on… hospitality at Admiral Court Care Home
We caught up with Nicola Sutcliffe, Admiral Court’s Business Support Manager, to find out how she delivers a first class…
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26th February 2018
Hallmark Care Homes named top 20 care group
Hallmark Care Homes has been named a top 20 mid-size care home group for the third year running by independent…
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16th February 2018
10 common myths about Alzheimer’s
There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today, and two thirds of these have been…
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16th February 2018
Brain foods that can stave off Alzheimer's
We are all well aware that healthy eating can help us live longer and stay fitter, but did you know…
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16th February 2018
Life after diagnosis: How to stay positive when…
Living with dementia can have a big effect on a person and their family; especially when a loved one is…
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12th February 2018
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.…
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9th February 2018
Bryn Celyn Care Home celebrates 15 years
Bryn Celyn, our care home in Bridgend celebrated over a decade of delivering excellent care recently with a party to…
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8th February 2018
Kew House Care Home joins the Red Bag…
Kew House, our industry-leading care home in Wimbledon have recently partnered with NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group to provide residents…
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2nd February 2018
Anya Court celebrates National Storytelling Week
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, celebrated National Storytelling Week recently with an intergenerational reading event for Rainbows Girl…
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2nd February 2018
Hallmark Care Homes pledge to raise £100,000 for…
We are joining forces with Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Care Workers Charity this year in an effort to defeat…
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18th January 2018
Life at Chamberlain Court Care Home - Pamela…
We caught up with resident Pamela Gatehouse, 88, who lives at Chamberlain Court Care Home in Royal Tunbridge Wells to…
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22nd December 2017
Only Boys Aloud choir performs with Greenhill Manor…
Residents at Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, recently performed with the internationally-famous ‘Only Boys Aloud’ choir at…
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21st December 2017
Options for funding care home fees
How best to pay for a stay in a care home is a topic we are frequently asked about. There…
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21st December 2017
My story - by John Le Mare
John Le Mare, 91, who lives Bucklesham Grange, our ‘Outstanding’ care home in Ipswich, has shared his experiences of working…
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21st December 2017
Resident recipe - bacon pudding
Les Payne, 88, a resident at Maycroft Manor Care Home in Brighton, remembers eating bacon pudding very fondly. Here he…
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21st December 2017
Ensuring we deliver quality care - The role…
We know that in Hallmark care homes we provide care in beautiful environments which support residents to live as fulfilled…
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21st December 2017
Finding Anisha Grange Care Home
Relative Sandra Martin shares her story of finding the right care home for her mum. After a long period of…
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21st December 2017
Hallmark Role Model - Den Wright
Den Wright has been Hallmark Care Homes’ much-loved Minibus Driver since April 2016. As part of her role, she travels…
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18th December 2017
Hallmark acquires Ty Porth Care Home
Hallmark Care Homes is pleased to announce that we have acquired Ty Porth, a residential, nursing and dementia care home…
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18th December 2017
Greenhill Manor Care Home celebrates 10 years
Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil celebrated 10 years since it first opened its doors recently, with a…
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30th November 2017
Shire Hall Care Home celebrates 10 years
Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff celebrated 10 years since it first opened its doors recently with a Welsh-themed…
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29th November 2017
Hallmark Care Homes to make residents’ Christmas wishes…
Residents across the Hallmark family of homes will write their hearts desire on a star this December and enter our…
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22nd November 2017
Hallmark Care Homes’ Executive Chef scoops gold Wales…
A team member at our Central Support office in Billericay has won a prestigious award for his food provision. Executive…
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17th November 2017
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for three National Care…
We’re pleased to announce that three of our team members have been shortlisted for this year’s National Care Awards. Nurse,…
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14th November 2017
Hallmark Living Magazine Winter 2017/18 is here!
Hallmark Care Homes is proud to announce the release of our fourth edition of Hallmark Living, a twice yearly magazine…
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13th November 2017
Bucklesham Grange team member scoops prestigious award
A care worker at Bucklesham Grange, our ‘Outstanding’ care home in Ipswich, has won a prestigious award for her activity…
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10th November 2017
Shire Hall scoops national dementia design award
Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff has scooped a prestigious dementia design award. Our residential, nursing and dementia home…
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8th November 2017
Bucklesham Grange care team shortlisted for four prestigious…
The care team at Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, have been shortlisted for four prestigious Great British Care…
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7th November 2017
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for six Wales Care…
Six team members from Shire Hall, Greenhill Manor and our Central Support office have been shortlisted for the prestigious Wales…
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1st November 2017
Bucklesham Grange and Shire Hall shortlisted for national…
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich and Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff has been shortlisted for a…
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31st October 2017
Gift ideas for someone living with dementia
Christmas is fast approaching and you may be starting to think about gift ideas for your loved ones. If you…
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30th October 2017
Hallmark Care Homes grants residents’ wish to meet…
A Shire Hall Care Home resident had the opportunity to meet Cardiff City football legends, after winning our wish-granting competition.…
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26th October 2017
Construction begins on new Banstead care home
Work has begun on the construction of our new 77 bed care home, which will provide residential and dementia care…
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24th October 2017
Lakeview Care Home shortlisted for national dementia garden…
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater has been shortlisted for a prestigious dementia garden award. Our residential and dementia home…
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24th October 2017
Prawn and crab linguine recipe
Made by Alexandra Grange Care Home Chef Sonya Bakalova, this tasty light lunch or supper dish is quick and easy…
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17th October 2017
Kew House scoops runner up titles for two…
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon scooped two runner-up titles at the prestigious Merton Best Business Awards! Our residential,…
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5th October 2017
The ultimate guide to hugging: the what, why…
In this age of social disconnectivity, where the bulk of our communication is carried out via technology, it’s more important…
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3rd October 2017
Hallmark Care Homes launches its Together Dementia Strategy
Hallmark Care Homes launched a new, three-year dementia care strategy recently at both Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, and…
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21st September 2017
Bucklesham Grange Care Home awarded ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating
Team members and residents at our Ipswich care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality…
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19th September 2017
Outstanding team members recognised at the Hallmark Care…
Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised at our glittering, Bollywood-themed awards ceremony. Team members across our 16 homes dressed…
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12th September 2017
Alexandra Grange Care Home team raise £3,000 for…
Brave team members at Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham took part in a 26-mile trek and raised a…
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12th September 2017
Care home resident who helped decipher Nazi transmissions…
A woman who contributed to solving the Enigma code has celebrated her 100th birthday. Ann Bayley, a resident at Maycroft…
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8th September 2017
Cherry Tree Care Home celebrates 25 years
Cherry Tree, our care home in Caldicot celebrated 25 years since it first opened its doors with a vintage tea…
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8th September 2017
Top tips for broaching the subject of care…
Discussing care with your loved ones is a delicate subject and needs to be handled carefully. Nobody likes to be…
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25th August 2017
Chamberlain Court launches First Residents Club
Chamberlain Court is our stunning new care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Built on 20 years of experience, Chamberlain Court…
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23rd August 2017
Bryn Celyn care home resident reunited with husband’s…
A Bryn Celyn resident was reunited with her late husband’s World War Two diary after winning our Christmas wish-granting competition,…
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16th August 2017
Greenhill Manor team build personal garden for 85-year-old…
The care team at Greenhill Manor, our home in Merthyr Tydfil have built a personal garden area for a resident…
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10th August 2017
Ty Enfys puts on 1950’s bash
Ty Enfys, our care home in Pentwyn, Cardiff hosted its annual 1950’s rock ‘n’ roll BBQ at the weekend for…
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10th August 2017
Young at heart: Five simple steps to keeping…
Keeping a youthful outlook, or staying psychologically young, can have numerous benefits in later life. In addition to increasing our…
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7th August 2017
Hallmark announce finalists for Hallmark Care Homes' Awards…
Hallmark Care Homes are delighted to announce the finalists for the Hallmark Care Homes' Awards 2017! Team members and volunteers…
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2nd August 2017
Regency House launches weekly cuppa with a copper…
Regency House, our care home in Ely has launched a regular cuppa with a copper event for residents, relatives and…
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2nd August 2017
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…
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31st July 2017
Anya Court sponsors Rugby Cricket Club
Anya Court, our residential, dementia and nursing care home in Rugby have sponsored their local cricket club £800 . Rugby…
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28th July 2017
Kew House shortlisted for two Merton Best Business…
Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon has been shortlisted for two prestigious Merton Best Business Awards! Our residential, nursing…
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28th July 2017
Sausage roll recipe
John Sprakes, 90, a resident at Kew House Care Home in Wimbledon has become famous within the home for his…
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28th July 2017
The philosophy behind our lifestyles experience
Hallmark Care Homes aims to enable residents to continue their favourite pastimes and take part in new activities. We sat…
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28th July 2017
How operations play a vital role in the…
Managing all of Hallmark's care homes is a busy but rewarding role. It is a position that ensures that all of…
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21st July 2017
Hallmark grants 95-year-old resident's wish for a shopping…
An Anisha Grange resident enjoyed a shopping trip and afternoon tea experience with her son after winning our Christmas wish-granting…
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21st July 2017
Hallmark Care Homes celebrate after making 1000 people…
Dementia Champions at Hallmark Care Homes are celebrating after making 1,069 people Dementia Friends throughout May and June as part…
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21st July 2017
Ty Enfys team member tackles Ben Nevis for…
A brave team member at Ty Enfys has tackled the highest mountain in Britain in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.…
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19th July 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…
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7th July 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…
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28th June 2017
Hallmark grants 93-year-old resident’s wish to attend a…
An Anya Court resident had a VIP day out at the BBC Gardener’s World Live after winning our Lucky Star…
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23rd June 2017
Fearless team at Alexandra Grange trek to Stonehenge…
Four members of the care team at Alexandra Grange will be taking part in a 26-mile trek in aid of…
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13th June 2017
Hallmark care homes become polling stations for the…
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff and Bryn Celyn, our care home in Maesteg became polling stations for the…
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9th June 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…
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6th June 2017
Hallmark grants 91-year-old residents’ wish to watch a…
A Lakeview Care Home resident watched Bagshot Cricket Club play and meet the team after winning our Lucky Star Christmas…
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5th June 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…
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5th June 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…
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23rd May 2017
Hallmark Care Homes launches letters to your younger…
Hallmark Care Homes is 20 this year and to celebrate, we’ve encouraged our residents to write letters to their younger…
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22nd May 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…
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22nd May 2017
Six steps to help reduce your risk of…
Back in 2015, a YouGov poll revealed that the most common concern among people aged 60 and over was getting…
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18th May 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…
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16th May 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…
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4th May 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…
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28th April 2017
Great British Bake Off finalist gives surprise baking…
Great British Bake Off finalist, Andrew Smyth surprised resident John Sprakes, 90 by visiting him at Kew House, our care…
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28th April 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…
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25th April 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…
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19th April 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…
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13th April 2017
Lakeview residents receive Easter eggs from caring children…
Residents at Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, will have an egg-cellent Easter thanks to kind-hearted school children at Connaught…
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20th March 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…
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15th March 2017
Resident shares her story of living in London…
Patricia Mann, 95, who lives at Anisha Grange, our multi-award-winning care home in Billericay, Essex, has shared her experiences of…
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15th March 2017
A home from home: The inspiration behind our…
Hallmark Care Homes has won the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Award for ‘Best New Care Home’ from 2010-2015, but what…
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10th February 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.…
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12th January 2017
Resident shares her experience of saving Canton Library…
Edith Spackman, 93, who lives at Regency House, our care home in Cardiff, South Wales has shared her experience of…
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12th January 2017
A home from home: The philosophy behind our…
Hallmark Care Homes aims to deliver residents great home cooked food presented in an attractive way, in a sociable environment. …
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11th January 2017
How promoting the uniqueness of each resident improves…
Nurses play a crucial role at Hallmark Care Homes in enhancing the quality of life of our residents through the…
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11th January 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…
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11th January 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. …
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12th December 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…
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28th November 2016
Ty Enfys to host Christmas Fair Saturday 3rd…
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff is hosting a Christmas Fair, Saturday 3rd December 11am – 2pm. The fun-filled…
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25th November 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…
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17th November 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…
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16th November 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…
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11th November 2016
A home from home: The inspiration behind our…
Hallmark Care Homes have won the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Award for ‘Best New Care Home’ for the past five…
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8th November 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…
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7th November 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…
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28th October 2016
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for two Dementia Care…
Anya Court our care home in Rugby and Essex based home, Admiral Court team member, Sarah Savidge have been shortlisted for…
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26th October 2016
Hallmark Care Homes wins three gold Wales Care…
Hallmark team members from Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr, Bryn Celyn, our care home in Maesteg and Ty…
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25th October 2016
Resident Ron Smith, 96 shares his story about…
A resident at Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, has told us all about his drastic career change from…
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13th October 2016
Lasting Power of Attorney - Everything you need…
Contributor: Written by Alan Jones - Director at Axis Financial Planning. Alan Jones has 25 years experience working within the…
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13th October 2016
Resident shares his experience of being evacuated in…
David Barter, 84, who lives at Anisha Grange, our award-winning care home in Billericay, Essex has shared his experience of…
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12th October 2016
A list of helpful tips: Catering for those…
Brian Lane, Hallmark Care Homes Executive Chef and Head of Chef Academy, shares his advice on catering for those living…
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28th September 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…
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26th September 2016
Outstanding Hallmark Care Homes team members recognised at…
Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised at a glittering awards ceremony organised in their honour. 21 team members across…
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21st September 2016
Hallmark team member set to trek 28-miles for…
Admiral Court’s Customer Relationship Manager, Kelly Adams is taking part in her very own Memory Walk to raise funds for…
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26th August 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…
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5th August 2016
Shire Hall to hold a Dementia Friends session…
Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, is holding a Dementia Friends’ session at the home to encourage visitors to…
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3rd August 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…
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15th June 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,…
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13th June 2016
Anisha Grange marks Her Majesty’s 90th with a…
Residents at our care home in Billericay, Essex celebrated the official 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-serving monarch with…
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10th June 2016
Hallmark grants resident’s ultimate wish to go for…
A Hallmark care home resident has gone on a luxury River Thames boat trip after winning our wish-granting competition. Doris…
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9th June 2016
Daring duo from Hallmark Care Homes take on…
Two brave team members at Hallmark Care Homes are taking on The Rusty Rally driving challenge in aid of educational…
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6th June 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.…
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1st June 2016
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.…
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1st June 2016
Hallmark Care Homes celebrate after making 1000 Dementia…
Team members at our 15 care homes are celebrating after they have made over 1000 people Dementia Friends in May.…
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27th May 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,…
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5th May 2016
Bryn Celyn and Ty Enfys become polling stations…
Two of our South Wales care homes doubled up as polling stations for the Welsh Assembly Elections enabling our 150…
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11th April 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…
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18th March 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…
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7th March 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…
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26th January 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…
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13th October 2015
Anya Court put on 1950’s bash to celebrate…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, has celebrated its first birthday with a 1950's party to mark the milestone…
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9th October 2015
Essex Care homes win ‘Highly Commended’ award for…
Hallmark care homes, Anisha Grange and Admiral Court have been named ‘Highly Commended’ at the prestigious Essex Business Awards. The…
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29th September 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…
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24th September 2015
Hallmark Care Homes to celebrate Hug Day and…
All of our homes across England and Wales, will celebrate Hug Day tomorrow and take part in the World’s Biggest…
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9th September 2015
Kew House residents donate knitted blanket to Battersea…
A blanket knitted by residents at Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, has been donated to Battersea Dogs &…
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7th September 2015
Admiral Court team members and residents dream up…
Poldark fan and Admiral Court employee Rebekah Smith, was given the surprise of her life recently by her fiancé, team…
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20th August 2015
Hallmark Care Homes; Anya Court, Alexandra Grange and…
Our care homes; Anya Court in Rugby, Alexandra Grange in Wokingham and Ty Enfys in Cardiff have been shortlisted for…
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20th August 2015
Community Information Day at Bucklesham Grange Care Home…
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, is holding a Community Information Day for anyone with questions or concerns about…
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18th August 2015
Kew House resident and ‘Super Gran’ Eileen Symonds…
Kew House resident Eileen Symonds recently shared her secret to longevity on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Eileen, 101, featured in a…
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14th August 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…
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12th August 2015
Cartref Annwyl Fan residents star in ITV News…
Cartref Annwyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, recently starred on ITV News after team members helped create a beach…
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24th July 2015
Celebrity gardener David Domoney pops in to judge…
Celebrity gardener and presenter, David Domoney visited our care home Anisha Grange in Billericay, last summer to judge our company-wide gardening…
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23rd July 2015
Bucklesham Grange team member to swim the English…
A brave team member at Bucklesham Grange Care Home in Ipswich, is challenging herself to swim part of the English…
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23rd July 2015
Alexandra Grange wins ‘Best Residential and Care Home…
Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham has been named ‘Best Residential and Care Home Garden’ at the annual Wokingham…
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22nd July 2015
Anya Court scoops ‘Large Business of the Year’…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, has been named ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Rugby Business Excellence…
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15th July 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.…
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12th June 2015
Hallmark Care Homes take part in Care Home…
All of our homes across England and Wales will once again take part in Care Home Open Day on Friday 19th…
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11th June 2015
Ty Enfys Recognises Star Team Members at Awards…
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, recently celebrated our company-wide ‘Team Recognition’ event with an awards ceremony held locally.…
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11th June 2015
Shire Hall Residents Meet Dr Who Actor Peter…
Residents at Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, recently had the opportunity to watch the live filming of Dr…
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11th June 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…
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11th June 2015
Alexandra Grange Resident Celebrates 100th birthday with family…
A resident at Alexandra Grange, our care home in Wokingham, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her family and…
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2nd June 2015
Volunteers Week: How volunteering at Hallmark can make…
Volunteers make a big difference to the lives of our residents, who thoroughly enjoy meeting and interacting with a range…
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28th May 2015
Study Reveals Care Homes Improve Quality Of Life…
Social isolation is a growing issue among older people in the UK, with research showing that social isolation can lead…
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27th May 2015
Party Time As Cartref Annywyl Fan Celebrate 25…
Cartref Annywyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, recently celebrated 25 years since it first opened with a party for…
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19th May 2015
A Community of Care: 25 Years at Cartref…
Cartref Annwyl Fan, our care home in Ammanford, will this week celebrate 25 years since it first opened. The popular…
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11th May 2015
Ty Enfys Residents Star in ITV News General…
Residents at Ty Enfys, our home in Cardiff, recently starred in the ITV News election coverage after the home was used…
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1st May 2015
Construction Begins On Our New Care Home in…
Work has begun on the construction of Chamberlain Court, our new 72 bed care home on Mount Ephraim Road,…
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29th April 2015
Admiral Court Residents and Team to Take On…
Two residents at Admiral Court Care Home in Leigh on Sea, Essex are tackling Southend’s Race for Life event in…
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28th April 2015
Anya Court Team Members to Climb Snowdon In…
Two brave team members at Anya Court Care Home in Rugby are tackling Wales' highest mountain in aid of the…
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24th April 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…
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23rd April 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…
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22nd April 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…
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16th April 2015
Cartref Annwyl-Fan Care Home raises over £700 for…
Cartref Annwyl-Fan, our care home in Carmarthenshire, recently raised over £700 for Welsh Air Ambulance. Team members at the home,…
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30th March 2015
Anya Court Named ‘Best Care Home’ at Pinders…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, was recently awarded the top accolade of ‘Best Care Home’ at the prestigious…
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24th March 2015
Anya Court and Lakeview Nominated for Prestigious Care…
Newly opened Hallmark care homes, Anya Court in Rugby and Lakeview in Lightwater, have been nominated for two esteemed design…
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24th February 2015
How to Prepare for Moving into a Care…
Moving into a care home can be a big change not just for your loved one, but for the whole…
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24th February 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…
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18th February 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.…
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17th February 2015
Caring For People With Dementia: What Help Do…
What kind of care do people with dementia need? Dementia can cause a range of changes in mood, including frustration…
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15th February 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…
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9th February 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…
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29th January 2015
Why care home activities are essential for a…
When we get older, our social circles can diminish, as we’re no longer in contact with people on a day…
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28th January 2015
Hallmark Care Homes MD Avnish Goyal Appointed Chair…
Managing Director of Hallmark Care Homes Avnish Goyal has been elected as the new Chair of Care England – the…
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22nd January 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…
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15th January 2015
Moving Into a Care Home: How We Make…
Moving into a care home can be a stressful time, not just for your loved one, but also for friends…
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14th January 2015
Hallmark Team Members To Trek Mount Kilimanjaro In…
Four brave Hallmark team members are taking on the challenge of a lifetime - climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Sujjata Singh, Carol Rhind, Kirsty…
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22nd December 2014
How to Choose a Care Home for Dementia…
When choosing a care home for dementia care, it’s important to remember that people living with dementia have different needs…
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18th December 2014
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…
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12th December 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…
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4th December 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…
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2nd December 2014
Hallmark Care Homes is Care Group of the…
It’s official! We have been recognised as the best care group in the industry at the recent National Care Awards.…
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28th November 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…
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24th November 2014
How Good Design Can Help People with Sight…
The environments we live in have a great impact on our psychological and physical wellbeing. This is especially true for…
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20th November 2014
How Can A Good Diet Improve Quality Of…
Food is a big part of everyone’s lives – everyone enjoys a good meal, whether they’re cooking at home or…
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14th November 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…
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6th November 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.…
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29th October 2014
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…
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27th October 2014
Relationship Centred Care - What It Is and…
At Hallmark Care Homes we provide Relationship Centred Care. We believe that this is hugely beneficial to the quality of…
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17th October 2014
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.…
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10th October 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…
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30th September 2014
Hallmark Care Homes To Celebrate British Food Fortnight…
Here at Hallmark Care Homes we are proud to say that we get thoroughly involved with Love British Food's national,…
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12th September 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…
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29th July 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…
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8th June 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…
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20th May 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…
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28th April 2014
Admiral Court takes part in Princes Trust placement…
Admiral Court Care Home worked in conjunction with the Princes Trust to provide valuable experience to a local young person.…
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23rd April 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…
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23rd April 2014
Hallmark Care Homes Win Design Award for Fourth…
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, has been named as the ‘Best Large Dementia Care Community’ at the Pinders…
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22nd April 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…
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9th April 2014
The Dangers Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Older…
Given that we’re in the midst of another cold, dark winter, and with that scorching summer still lingering in the…
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1st April 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…
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6th March 2014
The best foods for mind & body health…
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29th December 2013
Gloria Hunniford Opens Our “Cutting-edge” New care Home…
Maycroft Manor, our highly-anticipated new care home in Brighton, was officially opened last week by television and radio presenter Gloria…
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2nd December 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…
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29th November 2013
Gloria Hunniford Opens Our “Cutting-edge” New care Home…
Maycroft Manor, our highly-anticipated new care home in Brighton, was officially opened last week by television and radio presenter Gloria…
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12th November 2013
Questions You Should Ask When Choosing A Care…
Everyone would love to maintain their independence throughout their old age, but sadly this can’t always be the case and…
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6th November 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…
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5th November 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…
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1st November 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…
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25th October 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…
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21st October 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…
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18th October 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).…
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8th October 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. …
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7th October 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…
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4th October 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…
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16th September 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…
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12th September 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…
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8th August 2013
What's Occuring?
The residents of Merthyr Tydfil based Greenhill Manor care Home, recently took a trip to the home of Gavin…
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6th August 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…
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30th July 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…
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29th July 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.…
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25th July 2013
Hallmark in Bloom - In Pictures!
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18th July 2013
It’s that time of year again… Hallmark in…
All care homes across the Hallmark family compete in a range of categories, vying to have their gardens crowned the…
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16th July 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…
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15th July 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…
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3rd July 2013
Social Isolation In The Elderly: How Care Homes…
As we age out social circles tend to decline and this can have a detrimental effect on our mental and…
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24th June 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…
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21st June 2013
From Cream Teas to Pimm’s and Jazz: Hallmark…
Today is National Care Home Open Day and at Hallmark Care Homes we are doing our bit to support this excellent…
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18th June 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.…
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11th June 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…
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