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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Watch this short clip with KJ from The Peaches Healthcare at the #GSFAwards2025, sharing what it means to be the first to achieve GSF Platinum Status in domiciliary care🚀🌟

#EndOfLifeCare #GoldStandardsFramework #DomiciliaryCare #Accreditation #SocialCare #SocialCareTraining

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the GSF Awards 2025 - Empowering Lives - Innovation, Inclusion & Compassion in Care.

Congratulations to all our winners - your commitment to excellence, and providing compassionate end of life care is truly inspiring.

#GSFAwards2025 #EndOfLifeCare

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

🏆 The final award of the day is the GSF Innovation Award 2025...

The winner is Sutton Court Care Centre in Surrey!

From national research & pilot projects to creative EOLC approaches, their innovation and dedication sets a new standard in excellence. 💙

#GSFAwards2025

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

🏆 GSF Care Home of the Year goes to Castle House Nursing Home in Somerset! 🎉

Recognised for outstanding, personalised care, a deep commitment to living well & EOLC, and creating a nurturing, home-from-home environment for residents & families. 💙

Congratulations!

#GSFAwards2025

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to The Peaches Healthcare - winners of the GSF Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year & the first dom care agency to achieve Platinum status! 🏆✨

Recognised for compassion in every aspect of care & their award-winning commitment to #EOLC. 💙

#GSFAwards2025

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

🏆 GSF Hospital Ward of the Year goes to The Willows (Beech & Rowan Wards) at Yeatman Hospital, part of @DorsetHealth.

Recognised for their excellence in EOLC, compassion & kindness, and their dedicated suites supporting patients, families & carers. 💙

#GSFAwards2025

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Now it's time to present the 172 GSF Accreditation & Reaccreditation Awards!

Congratulations to all — your leadership, enthusiasm & commitment to improving EOLC makes a real impact for people & families. This is something to celebrate ⭐

#GSFAwards2025

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Our final speaker of the day is Kowcigan Jambulingam from The Peaches Healthcare, our first PLATINUM domiciliary care provider!

Kowcigan is sharing what it means to be recognised for delivering compassionate, high-quality end of life care ⭐🤍

#GSFPlatinum #CompassionateCare

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

We're now happy to hear from Gill Menguy, the general manager at Belong Wigan! Gill is showcasing their “Grey Pride” activities and how these activities have already enhanced person-centred care 🌟💜 #PersonCentredCare #GreyPride

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

It's great to hear from Dr Louis Harpham-Lockyer, Consultant in Palliative Care from The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Louis is sharing how technology has already transformed end-of-life care across their trust 💻

#EndOfLifeCare #DigitalHealth

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Up next: James Norris - Founder of The Digital Legacy Association, MyWishes and MyWishes Care.

James is sharing insights on digital legacy, planning ahead online, and how technology is already shaping future care 💻💜

#DigitalLegacy #FutureCare #InnovationInCare

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Up next: Dr Jolie Keemink, Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Studies, The University of Kent! Jolie's sharing The CIRCLE Project, which focuses on how providers of residential care for older people can improve their LGBTQ+ inclusive care offer 🌈💜 #InclusiveCare

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Our next speakers are Dr Andrea Bruun & Amanda Cresswell from Kingston University London who are telling delegates about the Victoria & Stuart Project, which explores the development and use of an end-of-life care planning toolkit for people with learning disabilities

#InclusiveCare #EndOfLifeCare

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Our first speaker today is Dr Emma Hodges from Compassionate Communities UK! Emma is highlighting the importance of building compassionate communities and how they can support better end of life care for all. 💜

#CompassionateCommunities #EndOfLifeCare

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

We’re thrilled to kick off the GSF Awards 2025 today in Birmingham!

Over 420 people will be joining us as we celebrate outstanding end of life care & the success of 172 health & social care organisations receiving their GSF Accreditation & Reaccreditation Awards.

#GSFAwards2025

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Andrea Bruun @andreabruun.bsky.social · 14d

We have arrived in Birmingham. All ready to meet everyone and talk about The Victoria & Stuart Project at the The Gold Standards Framework Annual Conference & Awards Ceremony tomorrow 💫 @victstuproject.bsky.social @gsfcentre.bsky.social

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · 14d

We’re all set up and ready to welcome you all tomorrow! The gold wall is back this year ✨✨✨

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Sep 9

We just love seeing all of your celebratory photos...especially when they include cake! We can't wait to celebrate with you all in person on 26th September in Birmingham! #GSFAwards25

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

3 weeks to go!! We're super excited to be hosting our 2025 awards ceremony in Birmingham this year. With more than 420 people set to be in attendance and a programme packed with amazing speakers, it is sure to be a fantastic day! We can't wait to celebrate with our Accredited organisations ⭐

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Sep 4

In her recent article for Care Management Matters, GSF Founder and Chair, Professor Keri Thomas, issues a powerful call for urgent action to improve end of life care across the UK.

You can read the full article here: tinyurl.com/nptf9r6z

#CoalitionFEOLC #EndOfLifeCare

End of life care is everyone’s business: A universal opportunity to improve

Professor Keri Thomas OBE examines the current landscape of end of life (EOLC) care, calling for Government-led policy change to match increasing changes and heightened public awareness.

www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Aug 27

Huge congratulations to Buchan House Care Home in Cambridge on their GSF reaccreditation! 🌟

A fantastic achievement that reflects the team’s dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality end of life care every single day 💙

#GSF #CareExcellence #BuchanHouse

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Aug 26

Huge congratulations to Camelot House & Lodge! They’ve just been awarded the Platinum GSF Award - their fifth successive award since 2013! Your unwavering dedication to providing dignified, compassionate end of life care is truly inspiring. Well done to the entire team ⭐

#CareExcellence #SocialCare

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congratulations to Agape Homecare on achieving their first GSF Accreditation Award. Your achievement sets a shining example of what outstanding homecare truly looks like. We are looking forward to celebrating with you at the GSF Awards next month.

You can read more here: https://loom.ly/xsh7IT8

GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · Aug 11

🏆 Platinum for Inglefield Nursing Home!

A huge congratulations to the team at Inglefield Nursing Home in the Isle of Wight on achieving the GSF Platinum Award.

This award recognises your exceptional commitment to providing outstanding, compassionate end of life care 💙

#EndOfLifeCare #GSFPlatinum

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GSF @gsfcentre.bsky.social · May 12

Happy International Nurses Day!

Today we celebrate you - thank you for your compassion, strength and dedication 💙

#InternationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses