Specialist dementia care provider Belong has been reaccredited by the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) for three of its care villages.
The not-for-profit operator’s locations in Atherton, Macclesfield, and Wigan have received praise for their ‘village living’ model, being conducive to helping to promote the independence of older people as much as possible. Personalised end-of-life care plans and extensive physical and emotional support offered to residents and their families (as well as colleagues) were also highlighted.
Belong Atherton was judged to have ‘compassionate person-centred care is a standout feature’, with assessors summarising, ‘it is not surprising to hear that it has a reputation for excellent care’.
Meanwhile, Belong Wigan achieved a Platinum rating and was commended for its strength in ‘commitment to provide high quality care to each resident and their families until their final days’.
In Cheshire, assessors drew attention to a relative of a Belong Macclesfield resident for sharing ‘how happy she was with the compassion and attention to detail from staff’ in its reaccreditation of Platinum status.
Belong chief operating officer Rebecca Woodcock said: “We understand the subject of death is a difficult one, for oneself and when thinking about our loved ones. But it’s imperative to recognise the importance of supporting people to experience a good, dignified death that meets their wishes.
“This starts with collaboration between the resident, their family, and our carers, underpinned by leading clinical expertise and care that prepares well for end of life.
“We are therefore pleased to be reaccredited with three GSF Quality Hallmark Awards, which serves as testament to the hard work and dedication of our team who have perhaps one of the most challenging but rewarding of jobs.”
Julie Armstrong-Wilson, chief operating officer for GSF, added: “The quality of care and the compassionate cultures we have seen is truly inspiring, reflecting a deep commitment to ensuring people receive the right care at the right time, making a real difference to them and their families. Supporting our ageing population to live and die well is so important, our award winners are leading the way in demonstrating what good end of life care looks like.”
