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Meaningful Connections
May 14, 2026
Meaningful connections are at the heart of high-quality end of life care. This blog explores how trust, empathy and communication can help improve quality of life in the last months of life.
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026: Why Talking About Death and Dying Matters
May 10, 2026
Why conversations about death and dying matter — reflections from Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026.
Communication in End of Life Care
April 13, 2026
Practical ways to build trust, listen with empathy, and support meaningful conversations at the end of life.
Supporting People with Dementia at the End of Life
March 17, 2026
Supporting people with dementia at the end of life requires compassion, planning, and skilled care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and the right support throughout.
Meet GSF Live: Our Exciting Events Calendar for 2026
March 9, 2026
See where the GSF team will be exhibiting, speaking and connecting across the health and social care sector in 2026.
Celebrating excellence across the GSF community
March 4, 2026
Celebrating the incredible achievements of organisations across our GSF community, who have recently been recognised at national awards.
Elevating End of Life Care Across Your Care Home Group
February 13, 2026
Supporting every resident to experience comfort, dignity and person‑centred care at the end of life.
Shaping the Year Ahead: Growth, Quality and Commitment in End of Life Care
January 19, 2026
2025 Round-Up: Celebrating Excellence in Care
December 19, 2025
Seasons Greetings from the GSF Team.
UK’s Best Providers of End of Life Care Celebrated at National Awards
October 6, 2025
Over 172 organisations were recognised at the Gold Standards Framework Quality Hallmark Awards, with Hospital Wards, Care Homes, Retirement Villages, Domiciliary Care Teams, a Hospice, GP practice, and Prison service among those honoured.