Sunrise of Westbourne has achieved the Quality Hallmark Award at Platinum status for its End of Life Care, following a reaccreditation by the Gold Standards Framework (GSF).

The award came after the community, which provides high quality, personalised nursing, dementia care and assisted living, successfully completed the GSF Care Homes Reaccreditation Assessment, which recognised its sustained practice to maintain the framework.

It is a further achievement for Sunrise of Westbourne, who were recently proud to receive an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and the GSF rating is further acknowledgment that Sunrise of Westbourne demonstrates excellence in care.

The accreditation process included the inspection of 20 clear standards of best practice of care for residents nearing the end of life. Judges, including independent experts from across the national care sector, evaluated the care of residents using the After-Death Analysis Audit Tool and Quality Assessment Visit framework. Measuring standards including internal and external communication, person-centred care and a dementia-friendly environment, the panel awarded Sunrise of Westbourne full marks across the board.

The community received particular recognition of high standards in implementing a clearly documented process of best interest discussion for every resident and their friends and family. In their report, judges determined that considering the individual preferences and needs of each individual meant that “discussions are used to ensure person-centred care” and “improve quality of life.”

James Glanville, General Manager of Sunrise of Westbourne, said: “Everyone at Sunrise of Westbourne is absolutely honoured to receive the Hallmark Award with Platinum status from the GSF. Sunrise of Westbourne is the last place so many wonderful individuals will call home and we are committed to creating meaningful memories for all residents and their families.

“This award is fantastic recognition of the hard work and dedication of our team of carers, who go above and beyond to put our residents at the centre of everything we do, and we are so very proud.”

Sunrise of Westbourne will be now be showcased by the GSF as an example of best practice to encourage and inspire other care homes to offer excellent care to all those nearing the end of life.

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