The Palliative Residential Care Provider Award
 Winner: Nightingale Hammerson

Aaron and Jenny lead with a deep commitment to person-centred, holistic end-of-life care—where final wishes are fulfilled, staff are supported through Schwartz Rounds, and emotional, cultural, and clinical needs are met with compassion. With 94% of people dying where they choose, this is more than a care home—it’s a home where love leads the way.

Highly Commended: Cedars, Canford Healthcare

The team crafts beautiful endings—using memory boxes, letters, favourite music, and open conversations to honour each resident’s journey with dignity and love. As Debbie said, “you only get one chance to get it right”—and they do.

The Palliative Nursing Home Provider Award
 Winner: Galanos House, Royal British Legion

Joanne and Jane at RBL embody compassionate, expert care—supporting people not only at the end of life but throughout the entire journey. Their holistic approach ensures families and staff are cared for too, creating conditions for truly dignified endings that honour emotional and practical needs with deep respect and humanity.

Highly Commended: Seymour Court Nursing Home, Mannamead Care

The team at Seymour Court deliver compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care that empowers residents to live meaningfully until the end. With dignity, choice, and emotional connection at the heart, they honour each individual’s wishes through creativity, collaboration, and empathy.

The Palliative Care at Home Provider Award
 Winner: The Peaches Healthcare LTD

Peaches Healthcare Ltd sees palliative care as a true privilege, delivering support with compassion, clarity, and dedication to the Gold Standard Framework. They take time to guide patients and families through the process with openness and care. Knowledge sharing and reflective practice are central to ensuring continuity and constant improvement in the service they provide.

Highly Commended: Eximius Live-In Care

Eximius Live-In Care places equal emphasis on both the individual and their family, underpinned by a holistic and communicative approach. They have developed a bespoke auditing tool to uphold and enhance high standards of care, complemented by a robust mentoring programme that fosters continuous learning and professional growth.

The Palliative Care Worker (Residential & Nursing) Award
 Winner: Tyler Jerrison, Thornhill House, Strong Life Care

Tyler’s passion and care are evident in his dedication to both residents and their families. He ensures that, at the end of life, residents’ wishes are respected and fulfilled, with advanced care planning playing a key role in making these wishes a reality.

Highly Commended: Precious Isidro Salvador, Regal Care Trading

Precious demonstrated exceptional care and empathy, approaching each situation with remarkable sensitivity. Her extensive knowledge of end-of-life care is outstanding, allowing her to provide compassionate and informed support that makes a significant difference to residents and their families. 

The Palliative Care Worker (Community) Award
 Winner: Najma Ashrif, Consultus Care and Nursing

Najma stood out for her genuine compassion and care, eloquently describing the transition into death as a beautiful process. She spoke with humility and the judges were deeply moved by her nomination, expressing that the true reward in her role comes from being able to provide comfort and care to those who need her most.

Highly Commended: Dorothy May Bentley, First Option Healthcare Group

Dorothy demonstrated strong knowledge of her role and a clear drive to improve standards across the board. She is actively developing a toolkit to support consistent best practices, ensuring everyone works to the same high level of care.

The Palliative Frontline Leader
 Winner: Emma Beattie, Thornhill House, Strong Life Care

Emma is very knowledgeable and passionate about her role, proudly serving as an end-of-life champion and an active part of the death and dying process. Currently receiving palliative care herself, Emma’s personal experience deeply inspires and adds emotional depth to her work. She supports residents not only professionally but also with genuine empathy and transparency drawn from her own journey.

Highly Commended: Lijo Kurien, Midfield Lodge, Maven Healthcare

Lijo is incredibly passionate and consistently goes above and beyond in palliative and end-of-life care planning. His expertise in this area is exceptional, and his commitment is reflected in the high standards of support provided by his team. Together, they continue to make a meaningful and lasting difference to individuals and families during the most difficult times.

The Palliative Care Manager (Residential & Nursing) Award
 Winner: Sarah Incledon-Blevin, Parkhaven Trust

Sarah is a selfless leader who emphasises that palliative care is a team effort. She is deeply committed to supporting her workforce through the emotional challenges of their work, ensuring they receive the care and trauma support they need. Her compassionate approach creates a strong, caring environment for both staff and patients.

Highly Commended: Hollie Smith, Willis Lodge, Hatzfeld Care

Hollie and her team approach end-of-life care with deep compassion, going above and beyond to keep residents in a familiar, comforting environment. They provide dedicated one-to-one support, ensuring each person feels safe and valued throughout their final journey. Their commitment transforms care into a profoundly personal and compassionate experience.

Highly Commended 2: Alex Morton, The Old Rectory Nursing Home (Doncaster) Limited

Alex’s ‘One Wish Foundation’ is truly inspiring, empowering those he cares for to accomplish one meaningful task each day that they’ve always valued. His deep care and compassion shine through in every action, making a real difference in people’s lives during challenging times.

The Palliative Care Manager (Community) Award
 Winner: Virginia Cheetham, Caremark

Virginia is celebrated for her 25 years of dedication to palliative care and her remarkable achievement in growing her team from 5 staff and 1 client to 27 staff and 58 clients in just three years. In a small town, her work deeply touches the community, building lasting bonds that extend from first meetings to funerals. Her passion and commitment make her a truly deserving winner.

Highly Commended: Usebia Muzondo, SAP Care Services

Usebia impressed us with her innovative approach to supporting both her team and those facing the challenges of palliative care. Her deep empathy for colleagues and understanding of the emotional impact was evident throughout. Equally commendable was her commitment to helping families find peace, ensuring they feel they’ve done something meaningful at the end of life.

The Palliative Care Team (Residential & Nursing) Award
 Winner: Solent Grange Nursing Home, Aria Care

The team demonstrates strong connectivity, consistently sharing information both internally and with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). They show deep commitment to building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and care partners. By carefully considering residents’ life histories, they create personalised care plans, and the thorough pre-assessment stage ensures all wishes are fully understood and respected.

Highly Commended: Palliative Care Team, Ebury Court Care Home

There is sincere commitment from the Managing Director down through the team, supporting staff and fostering an innovative approach to end-of-life care within the residential home. The entire staff are passionate about working collaboratively to deliver the highest quality end-of-life care.

The Palliative Care Team (Community) Award
 Winner: Lilianna Branco & Team, HCA Healthcare

An outstanding example of truly patient-centred care. Their innovative approaches consistently deliver exceptional support, addressing every need of both patients and their families. The team provides compassionate, comprehensive care that ensures comfort and dignity throughout palliative and end-of-life journeys, making a profound and lasting difference at every stage.

Highly Commended: John Cheverton Centre Team, Mountbatten Isle of Wight

The staff and volunteers here do wonderful work, creating an open, welcoming environment that helps demystify common perceptions of hospice care. Their person-centred approach shines through in every interaction, providing compassionate support that truly embraces patients, families, and the wider community with warmth and respect.

The Palliative Care Team (Not for Profit) Award
 Winner: Sunley Court Care Team, Extracare Charitable Trust

Sunley Court’s Care Team provides compassionate, person-centred care through a dedicated, skilled team that works closely with families and professionals daily. With proactive planning, meaningful activities, emotional support, and advanced care strategies, they ensure each resident lives—and dies—with dignity, purpose, and peace, honouring individual wishes and wellbeing.

Highly Commended: Bridgwater and North Sedgemoor District Nursing Team, Somerset Foundation Trust

The Community Nursing team in Bridgwater and North compassionately supports patients across multiple teams. Working closely with GPs, hospices, and therapists, they deliver holistic, person-centred palliative care, honour end-of-life wishes, and provide bereavement support. Their collaborative approach is deeply appreciated by the families they serve

The Hospice Team Award
 Winner: Trinity’s Transformation Team, Royal Trinity Hospice

The team has impressively implemented a single point of referral and expertly streamlined the care pathway through a comprehensive Transformation Programme. Their efforts have gained strong support across all levels of the organisation. Guided by the principles, “We don’t get a second chance to get it right” and “We don’t need to talk, we just need to do,” they consistently deliver effective, timely care.

Highly Commended: The Rehabilitation Team, St Ann’s Hospice

The team embodies a person-centred approach, consistently treating patients as individuals first and foremost. They thoughtfully focus not just on end goals but on the journey and meaningful moments that matter most to each person. Their compassionate and innovative care reflects a deep understanding and respect, setting a high standard in palliative support.

Highly Commended 2: St Barnabas Community Clinical Teams, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice

This service places a strong emphasis on prioritising staff wellbeing and resilience, recognising that psychological safety is fundamental to delivering consistently high-quality care. By fostering an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and safe to express themselves, their commitment not only enhances individual wellbeing but also cultivates a cohesive and empowered team.

The Ancillary Worker Award
 Winner: Tracy Connor, Hospice Isle of Man

Tracy is a truly deserving winner of the Palliative Care Awards 2025. She has shown genuine empathy, kindness, and dedication, evolving from a volunteer to a committed Hospice Gardener. Her enthusiasm shines through projects like the fishing pond, window baskets, patio pots, and bird boxes — all thoughtfully created to enhance patients’ wellbeing. Her passion is inspiring.

Highly Commended: Knaves Court Housekeeping Team, Housing 21

Karen and Annette go above and beyond as housekeepers, not only maintaining the environment but also creating and running an on-site shop for residents. They assist with shopping for residents’ clothes and thoughtfully design and dress the relatives’ overnight family room, providing comfort and care beyond their usual duties.

The Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing (Independent) Award
 Winner: The Team, The Old Rectory Nursing Home (Doncaster) Limited

Alex brings a wealth of experience that shines through in all his work at the Old Rectory. Drawing on his personal experiences with palliative care, he has elevated both his career and passion to new heights. Hands-on and dedicated, Alex drives organisational change, delivers excellent nursing care, and teaches others — truly a shining example of impactful leadership in palliative care.

Highly Commended: James Cranwick, Cherry Holt, Knights Care

James brings extensive hospice care experience to this nursing home, confidently challenging practices to ensure the highest standards of palliative care for all. His clear determination to drive positive change is inspiring, and it will be exciting to see how his leadership continues to advance excellence in palliative care.

The Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing (Not for Profit) Award
 Winner: Theresa McNamara, Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Theresa is a breath of fresh air—passionate and deeply moving in her role. She makes a significant difference in meeting palliative care needs at the end of life, embodying the true spirit of a caring nurse. Excellence shines through in her work and within the entire team. Well done, Theresa and your team.

Highly Commended: Jill Allsop, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Jill is an outstanding nurse whose passion, kindness, and gentle approach truly inspire the community. Her dedication shines through in all she does, making a meaningful difference in the lives she touches. Jill is a remarkable professional who will undoubtedly continue to have a positive impact.

The Workforce Development Award
 Winner: GSF Programme, Care UK

Care UK transformed palliative care across 165 homes with inclusive workforce development. Their holistic approach—covering the Gold Standards Framework, dementia training, Namaste care, and open death conversations—reduced hospital deaths and staff turnover, empowered all staff, and embedded compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care throughout diverse teams.

Highly Commended: Suzanne Garbarino, Eden Valley Hospice

Eden Valley Hospice has been recognised for its strong culture of staff development in adult and children’s palliative care. Despite limited resources, they prioritise progression through structured training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Their commitment to career growth, inclusion, and sustainability drives excellence in care.

The Diversity & Inclusion Award
 Winner: Marie-Claire Foale and Seymour Court Nursing Home, Mannamead Care

An exceptional manager who truly embodies diversity and inclusion principles. They shared moving stories about working with diverse minority groups and lead with deep awareness, training staff to recognise unconscious bias and challenge attitudes. Their innovative, heartfelt approach is both inspiring and transformative, setting a powerful example for inclusive care.

Highly Commended: Community Team, Hospiscare Exeter

The team’s outreach to the local homeless community is truly commendable. They are breaking down barriers and transforming attitudes towards palliative care, ensuring this vulnerable group gains much-needed access and support. Their dedication to inclusivity and compassionate care highlights a deep commitment to reaching those often overlooked.

The Innovation in End of Life Social Care Award
 Winner: Mel Costin, St Luke’s Hospice (Basildon & District), Clinical Outpatients Services

This smaller hospice has made a significant impact by introducing innovative and compassionate approaches to care. What truly stands out is the immense passion and dedication of Mel and the entire team, whose commitment shines through in every aspect of their work, creating a warm and supportive environment for patients and families alike.

Highly Commended: Darren Evans, After Cloud

The concept of using a QR code to share the personal history of someone nearing end of life is truly innovative. It allows caregivers to connect with the individual on a deeper level—far beyond what a traditional care plan profile can offer—creating a meaningful and lasting legacy that honours their unique story.

Highly Commended 2: Beverley A Manzar, Ebury Court Care Home

Extremely compassionate and at the forefront of end-of-life care innovations, this team excels in implementing the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) and is driven to introduce fresh, impactful ideas that continually enhance the quality and experience of palliative care.

The Bereavement Support Award
 Winner: Knaves Court Team, Housing 21

At Knaves Court, bereavement support is treated as an integral part of palliative care. The team goes above and beyond to provide comfort not only to residents, but also to families and friends, offering meals, emotional support, memory trees, and a compassionate space to grieve with dignity and care.

 Highly Commended: Family and Individual Support Team, Saint Francis Hospice

The Family and Individual Support Services Team provides deeply compassionate, holistic support through death, dying, and bereavement. With empathy and expertise, they guide individuals of all ages through loss, while empowering professionals and training volunteers, ensuring no one faces grief alone

The Support for Family Carers Award
 Winner: The Family and Care Support Team, Longfield Community Hospice

Rebecca and her team adapt to community needs with carers’ groups and one-to-one support. Without inpatient beds, they empower families to advocate for themselves. Her passion shines in helping carers find their voice and access support, making a real difference. A truly deserving winner with exciting plans ahead.

Highly Commended: Lorraine Cardozo, Alastair Paviour-Addison, Rabbi Rafi Fuchs & Esther Livingstone, Nightingale Hammerson

Nightingale Hammerson’s passion truly shines, going above and beyond in their roles. They emphasise encouraging families to share anxieties and building trust. Supporting a diverse community, their respect for every patient and family member is clear. They spoke proudly of their organisation and colleagues, highlighting teamwork as their strength.

The Best Influencer & Campaigner Award
 Winner: Katie Costello, Dying for a Cuppa

Katie is an empowering and compassionate individual who truly touches the hearts of those around her. She goes above and beyond to transform experiences and deliver personalised end-of-life care. Her dedication to raising awareness and supporting palliative care benefits not just individuals, but the wider community. A truly remarkable and deserving person.

Highly Commended: Marketing Team, Nightingale Hammerson

This charity-based organisation is making a meaningful difference in people’s lives while also providing strong support to its staff. They are dedicated to raising funds and increasing awareness, ensuring comprehensive information is gathered to enhance their services. Their remarkable commitment truly stands out in the community.

The Best Fundraiser Award
 Winner: Cardamom Court, Chosen Care Group

At Cardamom Court, Sangita Maharjan leads a passionate team that has raised over £30,000 to support end-of-life care. Through heartfelt initiatives, cultural events, and strong community partnerships, they honour residents’ final wishes, providing comfort, dignity, and holistic support while bringing together families, staff, and local organisations in compassionate care.

Highly Commended: The Fundraising Team, Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Mountbatten Isle of Wight, the island’s sole hospice, exemplifies excellence in palliative care and community fundraising. Supporting over 2,300 people daily, they raise £440,000 through large-scale events, empower volunteers, and deliver lasting impact with transparent funding and innovative outreach, demonstrating unwavering dedication to compassionate end-of-life care.

The Partnership Working Across Health & Social Care Award
 Winner: Lisa Nordskog, Chosen Care Group

Lisa stands out for her measurable impact and inclusive approach. She secured long-term funding to embed specialist practitioners and engaged faith groups, schools, and libraries—reaching 600+ residents through “Conversations over Coffee.” Her use of digital innovation, joint governance, and outreach is transforming end-of-life care and culture.

The Integrated Care Systems Award
 Winner: Sheela Antony Samy, Chosen Care Group

Sheela Antony has embedded palliative care at the heart of ICS work, championing generalist staff through tailored training for over 400 professionals. Co-designing “End-of-Life Hubs” with strong partnerships, she improved pain management, end-of-life conversations, and home deaths—demonstrating how ICSs can deliver integrated, digitally enabled, generalist-led palliative care.

The Outstanding Volunteer Award
 Winner: Jo Catterall, Saint Francis Hospice

Jo brings exceptional dedication, creativity, and warmth to her volunteering at Saint Francis Hospice. Her expertise in e-commerce—particularly in collectibles, jewellery, and unique items—has helped generate vital income, with meticulous care given to every listing. Jo also leads beautifully curated Retail Therapy events and thoughtfully prepares festive gift bags for carers, ensuring each detail offers joy and appreciation

 Highly Commended: Bedside Companion Volunteers, St Luke’s Hospice (Basildon & District)

The Bedside Companion Volunteer scheme at St Luke’s Hospice, Basildon & District has made a meaningful contribution to enhancing patient and family experience on the Inpatient Unit. Through thoughtful collaboration, dedicated volunteers were trained to offer compassionate presence, emotional support, and a listening ear, bringing comfort to those at the end of life.

The Lifetime Achievement in Palliative Care Award
 Winner: Prof Bee Wee CBE, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Bee Wee has shaped palliative care nationally through decades of exceptional leadership, clinical expertise, and academic excellence. From work at Sobell House to national policy influence at NHS England, contributions including the RIPEL project and co-authoring the Ambitions framework have profoundly advanced compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care across the UK.