Jennifer joined the home in 2003 as a care assistant and has worked her way up through the ranks to senior carer, assistant manager and then into her current role as home manager in 2008.
The home previously featured in the same category in 2018,19,20,21,22,24 and now in 2025.
“For me it's crucial for anyone working in social care or thinking of starting their career to be kind, caring, sympathetic and treat the residents with respect and dignity every day. "
The Leeds home recently unveiled the new room ‘Seashell Cove’ which was opened by the Ibbotson family, in honour of Susan Ibbotson, a former resident of the home.
We’ve been keeping a secret... 🤐 MHA Hall Grange was proud to host some of the cast and crew of the critically-acclaimed BBC comedy Amandaland! You can see the exterior of the home as it became Merryview care home in episode 4, along with a scene shot in one of Hall Grange’s lounges. Residents and the team were able to meet the show’s stars Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley and see for themselves how a crew works to film a tv programme. All the actors and crew were extremely complementary about Hall Gange and we loved hosting them.
A little behind the scenes glimpse at an exciting project with Fluid Ideas. If you’ve ever wondered about a career in care, this project might be for you. Keep an eye on our socials in the near future
The pair met during a dance in Dunfermline in 1959 and got married at Dunfermline Abbey two years later.
“The aim was to help reduce the pressure on the NHS as we have had instances in the past where residents have been in A and E for a number of hours and due to the demands on NHS staff, they haven't even been offered a glass of water."
Berys Gillott and Kay Pirnie have made an assortment of cards to raise funds for the homes amenities fund.
Lucy Shortman (18), works at the Bognor Regis home as a care assistant and started her role in April 2024 following the completion of her work experience.
