GSF

GSF

@gsfcentre.bsky.social

The Gold Standards Framework CIO (GSF) is the UK’s leading charitable provider of End of Life Care Training & Accreditation for frontline health and social care staff, in all settings.

30 Followers 25 Following 39 Posts Joined Jan 2025
2 days ago
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Great day exhibiting at the Devon Care Homes Collaborative Annual Conference!

Wonderful to meet so many dedicated care professionals and to talk about improving end of life care in care homes.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the GSF stand. 💙

#SocialCare #CareHomes #EndOfLifeCare #GSF

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4 days ago
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Excited to be here today at the Managers Conference hosted by @ncfcareforum.bsky.social and @skillsforcare.bsky.social

Looking forward to connecting with leaders across social care and sharing how GSF supports high-quality end of life care.

#SocialCare #EndOfLifeCare

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5 days ago
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Meet GSF Live: Our Exciting Events Calendar for 2026 Sharing details of our 2026 events calendar. We're excited to be exhibiting and networking with colleagues across the health and social care sector.

We’re on the road in 2026!

The Gold Standards Framework team will be exhibiting, speaking and networking at key health & social care events across the UK.

See where you can meet us 👇

www.goldstandardsframework.org.uk/meet-gsf-liv...

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6 days ago
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Today on International Women’s Day we celebrate the women who make such a difference across health & social care. Women make up the majority of the workforce, bringing compassion, skill and dedication every day to support people, families & communities. Thank you for all you do💜 #IWD2026 #SocialCare

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1 week ago
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Celebrating excellence across the GSF community 💛

From national award winners to highly commended finalists in the #GreatBritishCareAwards and the CareHome.co.uk Top 20 Awards, teams across the UK are being recognised for outstanding care.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ynceaycn

#GSF #ExcellenceInCare

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1 month ago
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Elevate End of Life Care Across Your Care Home Group With GSF End of Life Care Training, you can improve team confidence, consistency and high‑quality, person‑centred care across your Care Home Group.

Discover how GSF helps care home groups deliver consistent, high‑quality end of life care across multiple sites.

Read our latest article: goldstandardsframework.org.uk/elevating-en...

#EndOfLifeCare #GSF #CareHomeLeadership

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1 month ago
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At the official launch of the National End of Life Care Coalition in London today. We’re proud members, joining organisations across health, social care and communities to support a whole-population approach to end of life care.
🔗 endoflifecarecoalition.co.uk

#EndOfLifeCare #NEOLCC

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1 month ago
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Shaping the Year Ahead: Growth, Quality and Commitment in End of Life Care - Gold Standards Framework A New Year of Growth, Quality and Commitment

Our latest newsletter is live: Shaping the Year Ahead: Growth, Quality and Commitment in End of Life Care.

With 150 accreditation registrations, new funding and a Primary Care Programme launching soon, 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year. Read more: rb.gy/csskv0

#EndOfLifeCare #GSF

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2 months ago

Reflecting on an inspiring year. Our 2025 Round-Up celebrates the achievements of GSF Accredited organisations across the UK and a shared commitment to excellence in end of life care across health and social care💜

Read more 👇
goldstandardsframework.org.uk/2025-round-u...

#EndOfLifeCare

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4 months ago
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Greensleeves Care celebrates end-of-life accreditation Eleven Greensleeves Care homes have recently achieved the prestigious Gold Standards Framework (GSF) accreditation for excellence in palliative and end-of-life care.

Congratulations to Greensleeves Care on an outstanding achievement! 11 more homes have achieved GSF accreditation in end of life care, bringing their total to 19!

Care home groups: Start your #GSF journey today & contact us for more info.

tinyurl.com/5akfmj7z

#EndOfLifeCare

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5 months ago
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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

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5 months ago
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💙 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

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5 months ago

🏆 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

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5 months ago

🏆 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

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5 months ago

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

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5 months ago

🏆 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

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5 months ago
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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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5 months ago

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

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5 months ago
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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

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5 months ago

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

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5 months ago
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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

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5 months ago
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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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5 months ago
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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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5 months ago
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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

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

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6 months ago
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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

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6 months ago
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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 ⭐

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6 months ago
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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.

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

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