Industry update Senior team appointed at new Cardiff care home

Care UK has appointed Therisa Galazka as the Home Manager to lead the team at Llys Herbert, on Ty-Draw Road, when it opens in July.

With over 25 years of experience in the health and social care sector, Therisa began her career as a registered mental health nurse. Spending time with both the NHS and the independent sector, Therisa worked her way up to Hospital Director, where she was responsible for a large multi-disciplinary team for fifteen years.

Passionate about improving care for all, Therisa has helped commission and establish three secure services within South Wales, providing care and treatment to those with living with mental disorders and complex challenging behaviours. Her focus was also on implementing strategic plans, management initiatives and continuous improvement.

Therisa was awarded the ‘Inspirational Nurse of the Year’ award in 2021 as a result of her proactive approach and dedication to supporting her team and service users throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hallmark Care Homes acquires site for state-of-the-art care home in Cardiff

Multi-award-winning care provider, Hallmark Care Homes, has exchanged contracts on a 1.79-acre site on Cypress Drive in Cardiff to develop a new, circa 80-bed, residential, nursing and dementia care home.

The proposed £28m project will provide an exceptional, highquality care home for older people including state of the art amenities to provide the highest level of care for its residents. The project will draw on the latest technology in the sector and will comprise an array of extensive communal facilities.

Essex-based care provider, Hallmark Care Homes who operate 19 homes, six which are based in Wales will be responsible for planning, design, and interior fit-out of the new scheme.

The family-run business also has plans to open two new homes this year in West Sussex and Somerset.

Managing Director of Hallmark Care Homes, Aneurin Brown, said: “We are very pleased to acquire this site in Cardiff to meet the growing demand for specialist care in the area. Our proposed development will provide a beautiful and supportive environment for local people to thrive, utilising our 26 years of care experience. We’ll deliver much-needed care beds to the community as well as modern facilities and communal spaces which will enable residents to socialise with their family and friends.”

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