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Hallmark Care Homes and Santhem Residences team to…
On Saturday 28th May, 39 Hallmark Care Homes and Santhem Residences employees will take part in a gruelling 26 mile…
Leaning new languages in a care setting -…
We recently caught up with Lifestyles Lead at Henley Manor Care Home, Louise Light. Louise shared with us her experience…
Meet Dementia Care Manager at Admiral Court, Jessica…
We recently caught up with Dementia Care Manager at Admiral Court Care Home in Leigh-on-Sea, Jessica Davies, to find out…
Lakeview residents transform bike for local Flower Festival
Residents at Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, recently designed a stunning floral bike for the All Saints’ Church Flower…
Hallmark sponsor National Dementia Care Awards
We are pleased to announce that Hallmark Care Homes will be the main sponsor at the highly respected annual National…
Spotlight on…Dementia Care Manager, Cheryl Jones
We recently caught up with Dementia Care Manager at Anya Court Care Home, Cheryl Jones. Cheryl shared with us what…
Hallmark Executive Leadership Team to take part in…
We are delighted to announce that the Hallmark Care Homes Executive Leadership Team will be taking part in a roadshow…
Spotlight on Lifestyles Lead at Anya Court, Sue…
We caught up with Sue Mitchell, Lifestyles Leader at Anya Court Care Home, to find out what her role entails…
Maycroft Manor to launch dementia café
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, will launch a dementia café at the home to encourage those living with…
Ty Enfys Care Home becomes polling station
Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, once again became a polling station for the day for the Local Government…
Combatting loneliness in our care homes
We recently caught up with our Head of Dementia Care and Wellbeing at Hallmark Care Homes, April Dobson, who shared…
Cottage Pie - Ernesto's Recipe
We recently caught up with Head Chef at Anya Court Care Home, Ernesto Gagliotta, who shared with us how he…
Cod Marinara - Ernesto's Recipe
We recently caught up with Head Chef at Anya Court Care Home in Rugby, Ernesto Gagliotta, who shared with us…
Vegetable Roulade - Ernesto's Recipe
We recently caught up with Head Chef at Anya Court Care Home, Ernesto Gagliotta, who shared with us the recipe…
Midford Manor team pay it forward
The management team at Midford Manor, our new care home in Bath, recently celebrated 'Pay It Forward Day' by paying…
Hutton View to host virtual Care Planning for…
Hutton View, our care home in Brentwood, will be hosting a live 'Care Planning for the Future' webinar on Thursday…
Anya Court Care Home to host Blue Light…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby will be hosting a Blue Light Breakfast Club for all blue light healthcare…
Kew House Care Home to host Blue Light…
Kew House, our outstanding care home in Wimbledon will be hosting a Blue Light Breakfast Club for all blue light…
Hallmark Play Garden to unite and delight
Children will be begging their parents to visit older relatives this autumn thanks to a pioneering partnership between Hallmark Care…
Lakeview care home hatch chicks for Easter
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, recently hatched seven chicks for the residents to enjoy, just in time for Easter.…
Spotlight on Head Chef at Anya Court Care…
We recently caught up with Head Chef at Anya Court Care Home, Ernesto Gagliotta, to find out how he meets…
Innovation Challenge: How the third winning idea is…
Lifestyles Lead and third prize winner of the Innovation Challenge, Lily Davies, met with Head of Innovation, Claire Johnsen recently…
Spotlight on…Customer Relationship Manager at Anya Court, Rachael…
We recently caught up with Customer Relationship Manager at Anya Court Care Home, Rachael Startin. Rachael shared with us how…
Midford Manor team climb 80ft crane in aid…
Brave care workers at Midford Manor, our new care home being built on Frome Road, have climbed its 80ft crane…
Angmering Grange Care Home information suite now open
An information suite is now open in Rustington for Angmering Grange, our new 74 bed care home which will provide…
Hutton View Care Home awarded ‘Good’ CQC rating
Team members and residents at our Brentwood care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality…
Angmering Grange to host Meet the Team event
We are delighted to announce that Angmering Grange, our new care home in West Sussex, will be hosting a special…
Ty Enfys Care Home celebrates 15 years!
Our care home in Pentwyn, Cardiff celebrated 15 years since it first opened its doors recently with an exclusive event…
Lakeview to host open day - Thursday 28th…
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, will be hosting an open day on Thursday 28th April. If you are…
Midford Manor team to climb 80ft crane for…
Brave care workers at Midford Manor, our new care home being built on Frome Road in Bath will be climbing…
Spotlight on…Researcher in Residence, Dr Isabelle Latham
We recently caught up with our new Researcher in Residence, Dr Isabelle Latham to find out what her role entails…
Henley Manor team raise £400 for Comic Relief
We are delighted to announce that Henley Manor, our care home in Henley-on-Thames, recently raised £400 for Comic Relief. Team…
Hutton View wins prestigious design award
We are delighted to announce that Hutton View, our care home in Brentwood, has won a prestigious design award. Our…
Anya Court to host Open Day - Wednesday…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosting an open day on Saturday 16th March. If you are…
Hutton View to host Open Day - Saturday…
Hutton View, our care home in Brentwood, will be hosting an open day on Saturday 12th March. If you are…
Henley Manor launch Memory Lunch
We are delighted to announce that Henley Manor Care Home is launching a Memory Lunch, which will take place on…
Hallmark shortlisted for two prestigious Pinders awards
We are delighted to announce that two of our homes have been shortlisted at the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Awards.…
Nominations now open for the Hallmark Care Homes’…
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for our team recognition event, the Hallmark Care Homes’ Awards!…
Hallmark team members #breakthebias for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, and we are delighted to be celebrating at Hallmark Care Homes. International Women's Day is…
Topping out ceremony for new Bath care home
A major milestone has been marked at our new, state-of-the-art 80 bed care home on Frome Road which will provide…
Anisha Grange plants tree for The Queen's Green…
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, recently joined people around the country by planting a tree for The Queen’s…
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for prestigious award
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Hallmark Care Homes is once again…
Greenhill Manor Nurse wins prestigious award
We are delighted to announce that Lisa Hallisey from Greenhill Manor Care Home was awarded ‘Social Care Nurse’ at the…
Hallmark partners with BioHygiene in move towards sustainability
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Biotech cleaning supplier, BioHygiene, in a move towards sustainability. We…
Topping out ceremony for new Angmering care home
A major milestone has been marked at our new, 74 bed care home on Pound Place, Roundstone Lane, which will…
Greenhill Manor care workers shortlisted for Great British…
We are delighted to announce that four care workers from Greenhill Manor, our care home in Mertyhr Tydfil, have been…
Hallmark Care Homes appoint Dr Isabelle Latham as…
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed published academic dementia researcher, Dr Isabelle Latham as Researcher in Residence.…
Anya Court resident celebrates 100th birthday
A resident at Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, celebrated his 100th birthday recently. Lewis Watson spent his special…
Care manager delivers stockings to neonatal unit at…
A kind-hearted deputy manager at Bucklesham Grange Care Home has delivered stockings filled with thoughtful items to the neonatal baby…
Martin Murphy promoted to Operations Director
We are delighted to announce that we have promoted Martin Murphy to the role of Operations Director. Martin joined our…
How to make our winning Christmas cakes
Each year at Hallmark Care Homes, we host a Christmas Cake Competition, where the Chef's in our homes bake and…
Hallmark secures £28m loan for Eastbourne and Bath…
We are delighted to announce that we have secured a £28m development loan with the UK’s sixth largest bank, Virgin…
Chamberlain Court care worker recognised as Unsung Hero
We are delighted to announce that Lifestyle Lead at Chamberlain Court, Suzanne Goodman, has been recognised as The Carer’s Unsung…
Kew House resident celebrates 106th birthday
A resident at Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, London has celebrated her 106th birthday. Eileen Knight spent her…
Hutton View celebrates first birthday
Hutton View, our care home in Brentwood, recently marked it’s first birthday with a party for team members, residents and…
The winners of our Christmas Card Competition announced
Each year, at Hallmark Care Homes, we host a Residents Christmas Card Competition, where residents submit their beautiful, creative artwork…
Willingdon Park Manor supports Eastbourne’s Lightening Fibre Ice…
We are delighted to announce that Willingdon Park Manor, our newest development in Eastbourne, is sponsoring Eastbourne’s Lightening Fibre Ice…
Lakeview care home supports Knit for Mental Health
Residents, relatives and team members at Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, have donated a variety of knitted items to…
Hallmark Care Homes named Care Group of the…
We are delighted to announce that we have won ‘Care Group of the Year’ at the prestigious National Care Awards!…
Hallmark Care Homes promotes Aneurin Brown to Chief…
Aneurin Brown, our Group Operations Director has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Aneurin started his career at our family…
Hallmark Foundation publishes white paper and launches grant…
We are delighted to announce that our partner, Hallmark Foundation has issued a white paper and will be investing in…
Lakeview Care Home celebrate Global Handwashing Day
Team members and residents at Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, recently celebrated Global Handwashing Day. The team at…
Hallmark named Care Home Provider of the Year
We are delighted to announce that we have won Care Home Provider of the Year at the prestigious Leaders in…
Arlington Manor and Banstead Manor launch Musician on…
We are delighted to announce that our care homes in Cambridge and Banstead have begun an initiative where a visit…
Hallmark team members to speak at The Care…
We're delighted that four of our team members will be speaking at the Care Show at the NEC in Birmingham…
Hallmark shortlisted for three Leaders in Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three prestigious Leaders in Care awards. Hallmark Care Homes…
Two Hallmark team members win at NAPA Member…
We are delighted to announce that two of our team members have won awards at the NAPA Member Awards, which…
Two Hallmark homes shortlisted for national design awards
Hutton View our state-of-the-art care home in Brentwood, Essex, has been shortlisted for a prestigious design award, alongside Alexandra Grange,…
Outstanding team members recognised at Hallmark Hero Awards
We are delighted to announce the winners of our Hallmark Heroes Awards ceremony which was live streamed yesterday to our…
Hallmark Heroes finalists announced
We are delighted to announce our finalists for our internal annual awards, the Hallmark Heroes. The 2021 Hallmark Heroes Awards…
Henley Manor raise £450 taking part in memory…
Five team members from Henley Manor, our care home in Henley-on-Thames, recently took part in a memory walk to raise…
Hallmark Care Homes launches craft club
We are delighted to announce that we have launched the Hallmark Craft Club! The Hallmark Craft Club, which has launched…
Anisha Grange Care Home celebrates 10 years!
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, Essex, celebrated 10 years since it first opened its doors recently with an…
Hallmark named Residential Care Provider of the Year
We are delighted to announce that we have won Residential Care Provider of the Year at the prestigious Health Investor…
What Is The Difference Between a Care Home…
The difference between a care home and a nursing home is a care home provides a broader spectrum of care,…
What Is a Care Home?
Care homes provide care and accommodation for older people who require additional support during their day-to-day lives. From assisting those…
Residents at Lakeview Knit for Mental Health
The residents at Lakeview Care Home are knitting to donate a variety of items to a charity called Knit for…
MP Michael Gove praises care workers at Lakeview…
Michael Gove has praised care workers following a recent visit to Lakeview, our award-winning care home in Surrey. The Surrey…
Lakeview team member to take part in 7km…
A Senior Carer at Lakeview Care Home will be taking part in a walk to raise money for the Alzheimer’s…
Anya Court to host monthly blue light breakfast…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby will be hosting a Blue Light Breakfast Club for all blue light healthcare…
Lakeview care home collecting stamps for charity
Lakeview, our care home in Lightwater, Surrey, will be collecting stamps to raise money for both the Alzheimer’s Society and…
Hallmark Care Homes achieves planning approval for care…
We are delighted to announce that we have been granted planning consent to transform St Raphael’s care home in Bromley…
Anya Court to 'Walk 30 miles in September'
Team members, residents and relatives from Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be taking part in ‘Walk 30…
Top 20 awards for Hallmark Care Homes
Hallmark Care Homes has been named a top 20 care group for the sixth year running by leading review website,…
Hallmark shortlisted for five National Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that three team members from our care homes, one member of our Executive Leadership Team…
Hallmark partners with FaultFixers to deliver COVID-safe maintenance…
We are delighted to announce that we have recently partnered with maintenance management software app, FaultFixers, to help prevent the…
Hallmark Care Homes to sponsor and take part…
On Saturday 21st August, 10 employees from Hallmark Care Homes will be taking part in a gruelling 29km walk across…
Shire Hall celebrates joining the country’s top-rated care…
We are delighted to announce that Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, has been awarded the top review score by…
Griffith Smith to run financial clinic at Maycroft…
Maycroft Manor Care Home will be hosting a financial clinic on Friday 17th September, whereby you can book an online…
Nominations now open for the Hallmark Heroes Awards!
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for our team recognition event, the Hallmark Heroes Awards! Our…
Henley Manor raise £250 by being not so…
Henley Manor, our care home in Henley-on-Thames, recently raised £250 for a local day care centre by holding a pyjama…
Innovation Challenge: How the second winning idea is…
Regional Care Specialist, Louise Inglis and second prize winner of the Innovation Challenge met with Head of Innovation, Claire Johnsen…
Hallmark in Bloom 2021 winners announced
We are proud to announce the winners of Hallmark in Bloom, our company-wide gardening competition. All of our homes across…
Hallmark team members shortlisted for NAPA Member Awards…
We are delighted to announce that five Hallmark team members have been shortlisted at the NAPA Member Awards 2021. The…
Henley Manor receives Good CQC rating in first…
Team members and residents at our Henley-on-Thames care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality…
Ty Enfys residents create backdrop for primary school…
Residents at Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff, have been working in conjunction with Creative Mojo West Cardiff to…
Life at Maycroft Manor
By Lifestyle’s Leader at Maycroft Manor Care Home in Brighton, Emily Carver Often when people think about moving into…
Hallmark Care Homes Foundation backs The Care Workers’…
We are thrilled to announce that the board of our company charity, Hallmark Care Homes Foundation, chaired by Avnish Goyal,…
Admiral Court and Maycroft Manor to work towards…
Dedicated team members at Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh on Sea and Maycroft Manor, our care home in…
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.…
Arlington Manor team member to take part in…
Customer Relationship Manager at Arlington Manor Care Home, Martin Dickson, has organised and will be taking part in a 12-hour…
Celebrating Pride Month at Hallmark - My Story…
This month, Hallmark Care Homes are pleased to be supporting Pride. We caught up with Head of Compliance, Nick Banister-Dudley,…
Maycroft Manor shortlisted for a local award
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, has been shortlisted for a local award. Our home on Carden Avenue has…
Innovation Challenge: How the winning idea is progressing
The Savista Developments design team, and winners of the Innovation Challenge met with Head of Innovation, Claire Johnsen recently to…
TV personality Vicky Pattison visits Admiral Court Care…
To celebrate Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day, TV personality Vicky Pattison hand delivered cupcakes to Admiral Court, our 'Outstanding' care home…
Stephen Burke appointed as first CEO of Hallmark…
We're delighted to announce the trustees of Hallmark Care Homes Foundation have appointed Stephen Burke as the charity’s first Chief…
Arlington Manor raise £2,100 for Alzheimer’s Society
Care workers at Arlington Manor, our care home in Girton have raised over £2,100 for the Alzheimer’s Society by taking…
General Manager to climb Snowdon for breast cancer…
General Manager of Ty Enfys Care Home, Sujjata Singh, will be taking part in the Snowdon Night Trek in an…
Darlinghurst Academy pupils spread smiles with sunflowers
Kind-hearted pupils from Darlinghurst Academy recently brought sunshine and smiles to our residents by planting sunflowers in their garden. The…
Arlington Manor care team to walk London Summer…
Arlington Manor, our care home in Girton, Cambridgeshire, will be fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Society by taking part in the…
Hallmark Care Homes to host virtual event for…
We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting Championing Social Care this year by taking part in Care…
Banstead Manor care home unveils new pub envisioned…
Our care home in Banstead, Banstead Manor has opened a new pub after a discussion with residents about what they…
Anya Court raises £1,000 for the elderly care…
Anya Court, our industry-leading care home in Rugby has raised £1,000 for the elderly care wards charity at University Hospitals…
Hallmark Care Homes shortlisted for prestigious award
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Hallmark Care Homes is in the…
Rugby Dementia Friendly Communities Group marks Dementia Action…
The Rugby Dementia Friendly Communities Group have marked the start of Dementia Action Week by yarn bombing the iconic Webb…
How to use music as therapy for older…
At Hallmark Care Homes, we understand the benefits of music, especially for residents living with dementia, which is why we…
Admiral Court celebrates VE Day with pop-up war…
In the run up to VE Day, Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh-on-Sea created a WW2 pop-up museum, giving…
An honest interview with Irene – Dementia Care…
We caught up with our Dementia Care Coordinator at Admiral Court Care Home, Irene Anderson, to find out what her…
Kew House Care Home to host Blue Light…
Kew House, our outstanding care home in Wimbledon will be hosting a Blue Light Breakfast Club for all blue light…
Shire Hall celebrates joining the country’s top-rated care…
We are delighted to announce that Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, has been awarded the top review score…
Top ten tips on being outstanding
Susan Cruse is the General Manager of Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh-on-Sea. The home, which was shortlisted for…
Regency House Nurse shaves head raising £560 for…
A Nurse at Regency House, our care home in Ely, Cardiff, recently said goodbye to her long locks by taking…
Maycroft Manor Later Life Webinar - video
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, recently hosted an online ‘Paying for Care’ event. During the event, Care Funding…
Hallmark Nurse to 'Brave the Shave' for Macmillan…
Nurse at Regency House Care Home, Zoe Hughes, will be taking part in long-standing campaign ‘Brave the Shave’ to raise…
Chamberlain Court Care Home resident celebrates 100th birthday
A resident at Chamberlain Court, our care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells has celebrated her 100th birthday. Alma Beaty spent…
Henley Manor Care Home partners with Physiolistic
Henley Manor, our care home in Henley-on-Thames, has partnered with local physiotherapy business, Physiolistic, to provide whole body healing to…
Ty Porth Care Home receives ORCHID award
We are delighted to announce that Ty Porth, our care home in Porth, was recently presented with Hallmark’s ORCHID (Outstanding…
Cherry Tree Care Home receives ORCHID award
We are delighted to announce that Cherry Tree, our care home in Caldicot, was recently presented with Hallmark’s ORCHID (Outstanding…
Hallmark Care Homes to pay all England employees…
We are delighted to announce that all of our team members in England will be paid at or above the…
Maycroft Manor to host virtual ‘Paying for Care’…
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, will be hosting an online ‘Paying for Care’ event on the 15th April…
Ty Enfys care home completes 100Km walk for…
Team members and residents at Ty Enfys Care Home completed a 100km fundraising walk on Friday 19th March raising over…
Ty Enfys walks 100km for Comic Relief
Care workers and residents at Ty Enfys, our care home in Cardiff have been taking part in a fundraising walk…
Santhem Residences and Savista Developments appoint Kevin Shaw…
We are delighted to announce that Kevin Shaw has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of our new assisted living…
Local school puts on musical concert for Hutton…
The Brentwood School recently put on a special performance for the residents at Hutton View, our new residential and dementia…
Finding Anya Court Care Home
Relative, David shares his story of finding the perfect care home for his dad during the pandemic. In August 2020…
Alexandra Grange Care Home celebrates random acts of…
Alexandra Grange Care Home will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week from the 14th-20th February by running an exciting…
Hallmark Care Homes and Savista Developments launch Care…
We are delighted to announce that Hallmark Care Homes and our sister company, Savista Developments have launched an inter-company leadership…
Hallmark Care Homes wins highly commended Learning at…
We are delighted to announce that we have been named highly commended at the prestigious 2020 Learning at Work Week…
Marie Curie partners with Hallmark Care Homes to…
Leading end of life charity Marie Curie are working with us to implement our End of Life Care Strategy. Through…
Maycroft Manor donates tablets to local school
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, recently made a donation to a local school to help vulnerable children access…
A Christmas gift to remember at Anya Court…
A resident at Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, was presented with a picture of his late brother’s grave…
Hutton View Care Home to host virtual Dementia…
Hutton View, our brand-new care home in Hutton, Brentwood, is hosting virtual Dementia Friends’ sessions to encourage people in the…
Greenhill Manor celebrates joining the country’s top-rated care…
We are delighted to announce that Greenhill Manor, our care home in Merthyr Tydfil, has been awarded the highest possible…
Hallmark Foundation Board Trustee Anita Goyal receives MBE
The Hallmark Care Homes Foundation Board Trustee and Championing Social Care committee member, Anita Goyal, has received an MBE from…
Hallmark Care Homes Foundation partners with The Open…
We are delighted to announce that the Hallmark Care Homes Foundation, alongside CareTech Charitable Foundation, have joined forces with The…
The Hallmark Care Homes Foundation sponsors ‘Together with…
We are delighted to announce that the Hallmark Care Homes Foundation has helped to fund a special initiative aimed to…
Anya Court Care Home achieves 99% in external…
Care workers at our care home in Rugby are celebrating after achieving nearly a 100% rating in an external infection…
Admiral Court residents enjoy a taste of Japan
Residents at Admiral Court, our care home in Leigh-on-Sea recently enjoyed a taste of Japan with a sushi making lesson.…
Ty Enfys Care Home lifts spirits with Christmas…
Our care home in Pentwyn has attempted to lift the spirts of our residents and employees with a Christmas light…
Hutton View Care Home to light up Brentwood
Hutton View, our brand-new care home in Hutton, Brentwood, has sponsored a Christmas tree which is located at the chapel…
Hutton View to provide Christmas dinner to a…
Hutton View, our brand-new care home in Hutton, Brentwood, will be collecting items as part of a local Christmas hamper…
Kew House Care Home scoops national award
We are delighted to announce that Kew House, our care home in Wimbledon, has scooped a prestigious national award. The…
Hallmark shortlisted for five National Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that three team members from our ‘Outstanding’ homes in Essex and Wimbledon, and Hallmark Care…
Residents knit poppies to raise money for the…
Residents at Banstead Manor, our care home in Banstead have knitted over 100 poppies to raise money for the Royal…
Hallmark shortlisted for six National Dementia Care Awards
We’re delighted to announce that three of our team members, two of our homes and a technology supported by Hallmark…
Turn it Down – Hallmark Care Homes’ noise…
By April Dobson, Hallmark Care Homes' Head of Relationship-Centred Care. How does noise affect you? I’m sure we can all…
Greenhill Manor awarded top review score
Our care home in Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded the top review score by independent care website, carehome.co.uk. Greenhill Manor…
The virtual launch of Hutton View Care Home
We are delighted to have opened our new care home, Hutton View, in Essex using technology believed to be the…
Innovation Challenge winners announced!
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Hallmark Care Homes and Savista Innovation Challenge. The three winners, Lifestyle…
Alexandra Grange presents community awards to local church…
Our care home on Molly Millars Lane has presented a community partner award to Churches Together Wokingham and Wokingham in…
Maycroft Manor to host virtual falls prevention seminar
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, will be hosting a virtual falls prevention seminar on Wednesday 4th November at…
Hallmark Care Homes knit 493 scarves for charity
Team members, residents and relatives have recently knitted almost 500 scarves during an initiative called The Great Hallmark Scarf-athon, which…
Admiral Court care worker to take part in…
Customer Relationship Manager at Admiral Court Care Home, David Martins, will be taking part in a six-mile walk to raise…
An honest interview with Rob - Regional Hospitality…
An honest interview with Rob Byrom – Regional Hospitality Support Manager We caught up with Regional Hospitality Support Manager, Rob…
Admiral Court and Anisha Grange to host 'Funding…
Anisha Grange and Admiral Court, our 'Outstanding' care homes in Essex, will be hosting a 'Funding in Care and the…
Hallmark Care Homes and Hallmark Foundation support launch…
Pioneered by a volunteer-led group of passionate leaders from across the care sector, Championing Social Care is a new initiative…
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…
Bucklesham Grange presented with artwork to mark National…
Our Ipswich care home has been presented with artwork from The Together Project, a non-profit company which runs intergenerational activities…
An honest interview with Ruben, General Manager at…
We caught up with our General Manager at Bucklesham Grange Care Home on Bucklesham Road, Ruben Hidalgo, to find out…
Finding Regency House
Regency House Care Home is an industry-leading care home in Ely, on the outskirts of Cardiff. Regency House offers award-winning…
Postcards of Kindness
As part of our relationship-centred approach to care, our teams are always looking for ways to support people to maintain…
Resident recipe - cheese and potato pie
Rose Dickerson, resident at Arlington Manor Care Home, has shared her warming recipe for cheese and potato pie. …
Chris Roberts – Head of Construction at Savista…
Firstly, some of you may be asking who are Savista? This is a development and construction company that was formed…
Role Model - Ebrahim Razavi
Ebrahim Razavi has been a Care Assistant at Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, since 2014, recently being promoted…
My story by resident Mary Grant
Mary, 97, who lives at Admiral Court, our Outstanding care home in Leigh-on-Sea, has shared with us what it was…
Anya Court to host virtual 'Keep Safe This…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosting a virtual 'Keep Safe This Winter' seminar on Thursday 29th October…
Henley Manor shortlisted for international design award
Henley Manor, our state-of-the-art care home in Henley-on-Thames, has been shortlisted for an international design award. Our residential, nursing and…
Hallmark Living Autumn/Winter is here!
We are proud to publish the next edition of Hallmark Living, a twice-yearly magazine offering advice, interesting stories and also…
Hallmark Care Homes launches Santhem Residences
We are delighted to announce that we have taken the bold step to enter the assisted living market. Having been…
Essex homes to deliver hampers to thank key…
Our Billericay and Leigh on Sea home will deliver hampers as part of an on-going initiative to thank key workers in…
Hallmark Care Homes compete in virtual Hallmark in…
Hallmark Care Homes across England and Wales will once again compete in our glorious gardening event, Hallmark in Bloom, only…
An honest interview with Zoe, Lifestyle Leader at…
We caught up with Lifestyles Leader at Regency House Care Home, Zoe Tucker, to find out what her role entails…
An honest interview with Emily, Lifestyle Leader at…
We caught up with Lifestyles Leader at Maycroft Manor Care Home, Emily Carver, to find out what her role entails…
Hutton View donates £500 to summer holiday activities…
Hutton View, the newest addition to the Hallmark Care Homes family, recently donated £500 to help purchase activities packs for…
An honest interview with Kirsty, Lifestyle’s Leader at…
Kirsty Thomas has been the Lifestyles Leader at Bucklesham Grange Care Home in Ipswich since it opened in 2012. We…
Team members graduate from 12-month dementia coaching programme
31 Hallmark team members have celebrated after graduating from a 12-month dementia coaching programme. The programme, called FITS (Focused Intervention…
An honest interview with Jean, Lifestyle’s Assistant at…
We caught up with Lifestyles Assistant at Lakeview Care Home, Jean Griffiths, to find out what her role entails and…
Hutton View to host health and social care…
On Wednesday 23rd September, Hutton View Care Home in Brentwood, will be hosting a virtual coffee morning for healthcare professionals…
Henley Manor to host virtual physio event
On Thursday 17th September, Henley Manor, our care home in Oxfordshire, will be hosting a virtual physio event from 11am.…
Hutton View to host Virtual Open Day on…
On Friday 25th September, Hutton View, our brand-new care home, will be hosting a virtual open house from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Over…
Anya Court resident celebrates 102nd birthday!
The first ever resident at Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, recently celebrated her 102nd birthday! Joan Ridgway spent…
Anisha Grange to host dementia live and online
On Thursday 17th September, Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, Essex, will be hosting a virtual dementia seminar from 11am-1pm.…
Hutton View to host virtual open house
On Friday 11th September, Hutton View, our brand-new care home, will be hosting a virtual open house from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Over…
Hutton View to host dementia live and online
On Thursday 17th September, Hutton View, our brand-new care home in Brentwood, Essex, will be hosting a virtual dementia seminar…
Construction begins for our new Bath care home
Work has begun on the construction of our second, ground-breaking 76 bed care home which will provide industry-leading residential and…
Shire Hall welcomes their Royal Highnesses, the Duke…
Team members and residents at Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff were delighted to welcome their Royal Highnesses, the…
Banstead Manor to host Macmillan drive-through art exhibition
On Thursday 24th September from 2:00pm-4:00pm and Friday 25th September from 10am-12pm, Banstead Manor will be hosting a drive through…
Anya Court Care Home to host Virtual Open…
On Thursday 10th September, Anya Court Care Home in Rugby will host a virtual open day from 1:00pm-5:30pm. The special…
Construction begins for our new Eastbourne care home
Work has begun on the construction of our ground-breaking 80-bed care home which will provide residential and dementia care, and…
Banstead Manor to host virtual open house
On Friday 14th August, Banstead Manor, our state-of-the-art care home in Banstead, will be hosting a virtual open house at…
Hutton View to host virtual event alongside Eldercare
Hutton View, the newest addition to the Hallmark Care Homes family will be hosting a special open house event, alongside…
Hutton View to Virtual Community Open House
Hutton View, the newest addition to the Hallmark Care Homes family, will be hosting a virtual Community Open House on…
Chamberlain Court to host virtual open day
Chamberlain Court, our state-of-the-art care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will be hosting a virtual open day on Friday 31st…
An honest interview with Diana, Clinical Care Manager…
We caught up with Clinical Care Manager at Regency House Care Home, Diana Grec, to find out what her role…
An honest interview with Zoe, Lifestyle Leader at…
We caught up with Lifestyles Leader at Regency House Care Home, Zoe Tucker, to find out what her role entails…
Hutton View to host virtual open house
Hutton View Care Home, the newest addition to our Hallmark Care Homes' family, will be hosting a virtual open house…
Hutton View and Anisha Grange to host virtual…
Anisha Grange and Hutton View will be hosting a virtual ‘Living Positively with Dementia' session on Tuesday 23rd July from…
Maycroft Manor raise over £1,000 for local children's…
Maycroft Manor care home has been celebrating ‘Superhero Week’ this week – fundraising for local children’s charity, Chestnut Tree House,…
Anisha Grange and Billericay DAA present first Dementia…
Buttsbury Junior School has been awarded the first Dementia Friendly Schools award from the Billericay Dementia Alliance and Anisha Grange…
Hallmark Care Homes and Savista launch Innovation Challenge
We are delighted to announce that we are launching an Innovation Challenge, in partnership with our sister construction company, Savista…
Henley Manor Care Home to host virtual open…
Henley Manor Care Home will be hosting a virtual open day on Friday 17th July from 2pm-3:15pm for people in…
Bucklesham Grange to host virtual open day
Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, will be hosting a Virtual Dementia Day for those who may be looking…
Anya Court to host virtual afternoon tea
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosting a virtual Afternoon Tea event on Friday 17th July at…
Hallmark Care Homes plant trees to mark unity
Our care homes across England and South Wales have held a tree planting ceremony to mark this poignant moment in…
Henley Manor to offer free breakfasts to healthcare…
To say thank you to all the local healthcare workers and emergency service professionals, Henley Manor will be offering workers…
Bucklesham Grange celebrates the start of Springwatch
Residents at Bucklesham Grange Care Home recently celebrated the start of this year’s BBC Springwatch by recreating their very own…
Bucklesham Grange to host an activity a week…
We are delighted to announce that Bucklesham Grange, our care home in Ipswich, will be hosting a virtual activity each…
Home-Based Activities for the Elderly
With older people being advised to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become much more difficult for our more…
Anisha Grange to host virtual Dementia Friends sessions
Anisha Grange, our Outstanding care home in Billericay, Essex, is hosting virtual Dementia Friends’ sessions to encourage people in the…
Hallmark Care Homes partners with the National Care…
We are delighted to announce that we have recently partnered with the National Care Force, a not-for-profit organisation, which aims…
Bucklesham Grange delivers hampers to thank key workers…
Our Ipswich care home has delivered a ‘Stay at Home’ hamper to a local newsagent as part of an on-going…
Residents, relatives and team get knitting for The…
Residents, relatives and team members at Hallmark Care Homes are knitting scarves to keep occupied during self-isolation and to raise…
Henley Manor Care Home to take part in…
Henley Manor, our care home in Henley-on-Thames, will be taking part in the 2.6 challenge to raise money for local…
Anisha Grange receives special donation from local radio…
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay, Essex, were delighted to receive a special donation from a local radio station.…
Alzheimer’s Society announces Hallmark Care Homes Chair and…
Founder and Chairman of Hallmark Care Homes, Avnish Goyal and his wife Anita, are backing Alzheimer’s Society’s Emergency Appeal, following…
Henley Manor starts community pen pal club
Our Henley-on-Thames care home has kick-started a pen pal club to help tackle social isolation in the local community. Our…
Admiral Court Care Home awarded ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating
Team members and residents at our Leigh-on-Sea care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality…
Common Types of Arthritis
The word “arthritis” applies to over 100 types of the condition, but typically arthritis symptoms include pain and inflammation of…
Anisha Grange Care Home awarded ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating
Team members and residents at our Billericay care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality…
Hallmark Care Homes Foundation supports The Care Workers…
The Hallmark Care Homes Foundation, which was set up to make a difference to the care sector, has made a…
Anisha Grange starts community pen pal club
Anisha Grange, our care home in Billericay has kick-started a pen pal club to help tackle social isolation in the…
Hallmark Named in Top 20 Care Group
Hallmark Care Homes has been named a top 20 care group for the fifth year running by leading review website,…
Things To Do When You’re Over 70 and…
As per the government’s advice, it’s currently vital that over 70s remain at home - both for their own protection…
Construction begins for new Angmering care home
Work has begun on the construction of our ground-breaking 64 bed care home which will provide residential and dementia care…
When is the right time to move into…
Making the decision to encourage a loved one to move into a care home can be incredibly difficult. Not only…
An honest interview with Rianne, Hostess at Lakeview…
We caught up with Rianne Bailey, Hostess at Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater to find out how her role makes…
Recognising The Early Signs of Dementia
It’s very common for people to notice that an elderly friend or relative is having memory problems or memory loss,…
Anya Court celebrate International Women's Day
Anya Court Care Home in Rugby celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting an afternoon tea and a debate for the…
How we use doll therapy to support people…
Sadly, people living with dementia commonly experience higher emotional and physical levels of anxieties and agitation compared to people living…
Hallmark Care Homes partners with Musica
We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Musica, a music and health social enterprise which helps…
Finding Anya Court
Anya Court Care Home is our beautifully designed, award-winning care home in Rugby, Warwickshire. Winners of the ‘Customer Care Award’…
Henley Manor donates £250 to the Henley Handybus
Henley Manor, our new residential, nursing and dementia home in Henley on Thames has donated £250 to the Henley Handybus.…
An honest interview with Dementia Care Manager, Tammy
We caught up with Tammy Symonds, Dementia Care Manager at Banstead Manor, our care home in Surrey to find out…
Finding Regency House
Janet shares her story of finding the right care home for her mum and dad. Mum and dad were living…
Shire Hall Care Home receives ORCHID Award
Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, has received the ORCHID (Outstanding Relationship-Centred Care Home in Dementia) award for achieving…
How we manage infection outbreaks at Hallmark
Julie Rayner, our Care Quality, Governance and Compliance Director explains what we do to ensure residents, who are being nursed…
Shire Hall team get mention at the UN…
The care team at Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff will have a special mention at the UN building…
An honest interview with Kew House Care Home…
We caught up with Yetty Adepegba, General Manager of our ‘Outstanding’ home in Wimbledon. How did you join Hallmark Care…
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.…
Hallmark secures planning consent for Bath care home
We are delighted to announce that we have secured planning consent with help from national planning and development consultant, Turley,…
Lakeview Care Home in Surrey receives ORCHID award
We are delighted to announce that Lakeview, our award-winning care home in Lightwater, was recently presented with the ORCHID (Outstanding…
106-year-old resident helps launch Henley Manor Care Home
106-year-old resident Eileen was the guest of honour recently at the opening of our new £8.5m care home in Henley-on-Thames.…
Banstead Manor to host Valentine's Day Tea Dance
Banstead Manor, our newest care home in Banstead, Surrey, will be hosting a Valentine's Day Tea Dance on Friday 14th…
Anya Court Care Home to host scam avoidance…
Anya Court, our care home in Rugby, will be hosting a scam avoidance session on Thursday 27th February from 12pm…
Maycroft Manor to host Lifestyles Open House
Maycroft Manor, our care home in Brighton, will be hosting a Lifestyles Open House on Friday 28th February from 2pm-4pm.…
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.…
Hutton View to host Information Suite Open Weekend
Hutton View, our new residential and dementia care home in Brentwood, Essex, will be hosting two Information Suite Open Days…
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…
Trusting Care Homes
Moving into a care home, or moving a relative into a care home, can be a stressful time. You want…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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:…
Role Model - Lily Chapman
Lily Chapman has been the Lifestyle Lead at Ty Enfys Care Home in Pentwyn, Cardiff, since June 2014. We spoke…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Role model - Kieran Wilding
Kieran Wilding has been a Care Assistant at Bucklesham Grange, our ‘Outstanding’ care home in Ipswich, since July 2017. After…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Finding Maycroft Manor
Anne shares her story of finding the right care home for her mum. The realisation that your parents’ needs can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Role model - Mitchell Minney
Mitchell Minney has been our dedicated Customer Relationship Manager at Greenhill Manor Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, since…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Reunited after 74 years
An 89 year old woman has been reunited with her nephew after 74 years apart. Resident Phyllis Edgeworth was reunited…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Resident recipe - bacon pudding
Les Payne, 88, a resident at Maycroft Manor Care Home in Brighton, remembers eating bacon pudding very fondly. Here he…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sausage roll recipe
John Sprakes, 90, a resident at Kew House Care Home in Wimbledon has become famous within the home for his…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…