Training & Accreditation Dates

 Programme   

Start Date  

Primary Care Training & Accreditation Programme (Distance Learning Programme)

Available upon request

Care Homes Training & Accreditation Programme

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Domiciliary Care Training & Accreditation Programme

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Retirement Villages Training & Accreditation Programme

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Hospitals & Hospices Training & Accreditation Programme

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Prisons Training & Accreditation Programme

Available upon request

To book a place on one our upcoming programmes, click on the appropriate programme above, and complete a registration/expression of interest form. Alternatively, you can call us on 020 7789 3740 or email info@gsfcentre.co.uk.

Accreditation Timeline & Upcoming Sessions

Accreditation/Re-Accreditation Timeline for 2026:
  • Invitations to register for Reaccreditation will be sent by end of October 2025
  • Invitations to register for Accreditation will be sent in November 2025
  • Deadline for registration for Reaccreditation is 19th December 2025
  • Deadline for registration for Accreditation is 30th  January 2026
  • Deadline for submission of eportfolio and evidence for Reaccreditation is 27th February 2026
  • Deadline for submission of eportfolio and evidence for Accreditation is 27th March 2026
  • Accreditation visits will occur during the months of April, May, June, July 2026
  • Panel Date: Late July/early Aug TBC
  • Awards Ceremony: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

All organisations will be informed of the Panel decision no later than the 31st August 2026. 

We recommend that all organisations considering Accreditation/Re-Accreditation join one of our free Refresher Sessions. 

Free interactive sessions.

  • Care Homes: Wednesday 1 July 2026 – 2pm
  • Care Homes: Tuesday 7 July 2026 – 2pm
  • Dom Care: Thursday 9 July 2026 – 2pm
  • Hospitals: Wednesday 22 July 2026 – 2pm
  • RV: Tuesday 14 July 2026 – 2pm

Free interactive sessions.

  • Tuesday 12 May 2026 – 2pm-3pm
  • Thursday 23 July 2026 – 2pm – 3pm
  • Wednesday 7 October 2026 – 2pm – 3pm

This live, interactive One-Day GSF Overview Course (10:00am–4:30pm) provides new and existing staff at GSF accredited organisations with a clear introduction or refresher on the Gold Standards Framework. The course costs £82.50 + VAT per delegate, and includes a completion certificate.

  • Thursday 10th September 2026
  • Wednesday 20th January 2027
 
You can register here.

If you have any questions, please email info@gsfcentre.co.uk or accreditation@gsfcentre.co.uk