Downsvale Nursing Home Awarded Gold Standards Framework Accreditation, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Excellence in End-of-Life Care
Southend-on-Sea, UK — 1st September, 2025 — Downsvale Nursing Home is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited under the Gold Standards Framework (GSF), signifying its unwavering dedication to delivering “gold-standard” end-of-life care. As one of the UK’s leading providers of end-of-life training and accreditation, GSF is recognised as a benchmark of compassionate, coordinated, and person-centred care (Gold Standards Framework).
A Mark of Exceptional Care
GSF accreditation is more than an award—it represents a holistic approach to care that encompasses communication, coordination, symptom control, continuity, care of the dying, carer support, and continued learning—the seven key pillars central to GSF’s philosophy. To earn this recognition, Downsvale Nursing Home underwent a thorough assessment process, demonstrating sustained commitment to embedding these values into everyday practice.
Empowering Choice at the End of Life
GSF equips care teams with tools and guidance—such as the Proactive Identification Guidance (PIG)—to recognise residents who may be entering their last year of life, enabling early, personalised care planning that respects individuals’ preferences and promotes proactive discussions.
What This Means for Residents and Families
- Enhanced Quality of Care: Residents receive dignified, compassionate, and coordinated care tailored to their needs and wishes.
- Person-Centred Planning: Supported by advance care planning, residents have a stronger voice in how their care is delivered.
- Continuity and Coordination: Seamless collaboration across healthcare professionals ensures that residents’ wishes are honoured—not just at the end of life, but throughout their final year.
A Statement from Downsvale
“Our team has worked tirelessly to integrate the GSF’s principles into every facet of care,” said Deepanjali Chhapwale, Home Manager at Downsvale Nursing Home. “This accreditation is both a recognition of our staff’s compassion and professionalism, and a promise to residents and their families that we will always strive for the highest standards in end-of-life care.”
About Downsvale Nursing Home
Downsvale Nursing Home is a compassionate provider of residential and nursing care, committed to person-centred support that empowers individuals to live well in their later years. The GSF accreditation reflects Downsvale’s ongoing dedication to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in care delivery.
About the Gold Standards Framework (GSF)
Founded in England in 2000 by Prof. Keri Thomas, the Gold Standards Framework has grown into the UK’s foremost training and accreditation body in end-of-life care. GSF offers programmes across a range of settings—including care homes, primary care, and hospitals—and is endorsed by regulators such as the CQC as a hallmark of quality care.
Media Contact:
Rahul Chhapwale
Rahul Chhapwale
Downsvale Nursing Home
Phone: 01306-883-157
Email: enquiries@downsvale.co.uk