Page 50 • The HERALD • 29th October 2026 v SHOP LOCALLY FOR SERVICE AND VALUE v WE CARE, YOU CARE Badgers Holt Residential Care Home in Dibden Purlieu, has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award in recognition of the excellent end of life care they provide. The award recognises organisations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred end of life care, ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, according to their wishes and preferences. Badgers Holt Residential Care Home received the award at the GSF annual conference and awards ceremony on Tuesday 22nd September at East Side Rooms in Birmingham, celebrating organisations from across the UK that are leading the way in improving end of life care. Badgers Holt Residential Care Home is one of 147 organisations receiving a GSF Quality Hallmark Award this year. Adam Farral, Registered Manager at Badgers Holt Residential Care Home comments: “It’s an honour for all our staff to be recognised, achieving the highest ‘Platinum’ Award for the consistent quality of our palliative and end of life care. Our focus at Badgers Holt is to provide an active, purposeful time whilst people live Adam Farral, Registered Manager and Lisa Hall, Deputy Manager at Badgers Holt Residential Care Home with their award Badgers Holt Residential Care Home Receives National Award For Providing Gold Standard End Of Life Care understanding what matters to them and planning care around their wishes. We are incredibly proud of all the organisations that have committed to embedding this approach and continuing to improve the experience of people and families at an important time in their lives.” GSF provides end of life care training and accreditation for frontline sta across health and social care. Its programmes support teams to develop the skills, con dence and systems needed to provide proactive, personalised and coordinated care for people approaching the end of life. Everybody deserves Gold Standard end of life care. To nd out more about the Gold Standards Framework, visit: www.goldstandardsframework.org. uk in our care, with the certainty that as the time approaches they are able to remain in their home and have a pain free and dignified death, being surrounded by their loved ones and our amazing caring team.” Julie Armstrong-Wilson, Chief Operating O cer for GSF, said: “These achievements show the difference that can be made when end of life care becomes part of everyday practice. Across all health and social care settings, teams are becoming more confident identifying people earlier, A Totton care home is celebrating a er being named the winner of the Best Care Home in Totton 2026 award. Tendring Care Home has been recognised by 365 Awards following glowing feedback and heartwarming nominations from residents, families and those who know the home best. e independent judging panel praised the team for the care, compassion and dedication they show to residents, with their award re ecting the positive experiences shared by those connected with the home. e team at Tendring Care Home said they were delighted to receive the recognition. 365 Awards congratulated the home on its achievement, celebrating the team for making a positive di erence to the lives of residents and their families. A fantastic local achievement for Tendring Care Home and its dedicated team. Local Care Home Wins Award The management team and directors of Tendring Care Home celebrating their award win
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