A BEWDLEY care home has been awarded the Gold Standards Framework in recognition of their commitment to ensuring all their residents’ needs are met.

Summerdyne Nursing Home, in Cleobury Road, was awarded the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) in End of Life Care, a highly coveted nationwide award.

GSF aims to improve the quality, coordination and organisation of care leading to better patient outcomes in line with their needs and preferences and greater cost efficiency through reducing hospitalisation.

Simon Patient, proprietor for the home, said: “There has been a lot of bad press with regards to hospitals and residential nursing homes and their quality of care particularly with regards to end of life.

“This award has provided all of the staff with a better understanding on how to look after our residents with emphasis on respect, dignity and good pain control.

“We are proud to have achieved this award in recognition that all of the staff at Summerdyne Nursing Home are fully trained in all aspects of care.”