10th Oct 2024 - Written by Brunelcare
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Deerhurst Care Home has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award in recognition of its excellence in end of life care.
Deerhurst received the award at the GSF annual conference and awards ceremony on Friday 27th September at BMA House in London – a celebration of the UK’s exceptional health and social care providers for care in the final year of life.
Deerhurst has been awarded this accreditation for the third year in a row, meaning the home has retained this status for 10 years. The home was one of 140 organisations from across the country receiving the award in London, with only 98 care homes nationwide taking home the accolade.
Jocelyn Caballero, Deputy Manager at Deerhurst, said: “GSF has enhanced our knowledge, skills and confidence in providing end of life care, and improved our relationship and communication with GPs and other healthcare professionals. As we continue our journey with GSF, our staff feel empowered and involved, and are able to participate more.
We are proud and humbled that our commitment, dedication and development over the last seven years has been acknowledged by the clinical associate who nominated us for the Care Home of the Year (CHOY) Award.”
Julie Armstrong-Wilson, Chief Operating Officer for GSF said: “Congratulations to all the organisations who have successfully achieved accreditation and received the Quality Hallmark Award this year. The standard of care and compassionate cultures that have been observed is truly inspiring, showing a commitment to ensuring people receive the right care at the right time which has a positive impact on the people cared for and their families. Listening to what matters most to each and every individual and providing care in accordance with their goals, wishes and preferences is the Gold Standard and these organisations are delivering it. A huge well done to you all!”
To find out more about the Gold Standards Framework, visit https://www.goldstandardsframework.org.uk/
