The hospital has also achieved platinum accreditation from the Gold Standards Framework, along with Stratton and Launceston community hospitals
The Trust is delighted to announce that Helston Community Hospital’s Lismore Ward has been named Ward of the Year at the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Awards.
The news comes after Helston was named as 1 of 3 community hospitals from the Trust to achieve platinum status from GSF – the UK’s leading quality improvement programme for end-of-life care. Launceston and Stratton community hospitals have also been reaccredited.
Having maintained the highest standards of care for 3 years, all 3 hospitals were awarded platinum status.
147 organisations from across the UK were celebrated at the GSF Awards 2026. They were held in Birmingham on 22 September.
As well as recognising those who have achieved accreditation or reaccreditation, the awards ceremony also celebrated success across a number of categories. Helston’s Lismore Ward team were delighted to be named Ward of the Year.
Trudy Addington, Sister at Helston Community Hospital, says:
“We were delighted to be nominated and are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded GSF Community Hospital Ward of the Year 2026.
“We have been working hard to achieve this accolade for some time, and the success is thanks to the dedication of the whole team at Helston.
“An extra special thank you to Bryony Tresidder and Naomi Halliwell who collated the evidence to demonstrate the amazing end of life care provided by the ward.”
The Gold Standards Framework is a registered charity and has been supporting frontline healthcare professionals for more than 25 years to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to people in the final years of life. Its aim is to ensure every person receives the best possible care, regardless of their condition, care setting, or provider, and is supported to live well before they die and to die well in the place and manner of their choosing.
The achievement reflects the dedication, compassion, and teamwork of colleagues across the 3 hospitals, who have worked tirelessly to ensure patients and their loved ones receive personalised, dignified, and compassionate care during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
Emma Cases, End of Life Care Clinical Facilitator for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“Achieving and sustaining a gold standard of care for people at the end of life requires collaboration across all staff on the wards and takes a real team effort to sustain the level of clinical diligence needed.
“All 3 community hospital wards were able to demonstrate this to the GSF assessment panel, but what really stood out is the genuine connection hospital staff have with their local communities, including volunteers and league of friends, who work together to keep patients and their families at the centre of everything they do. It is such a privilege to be part of, and we are extremely proud of everyone involved.”
Nicola Wilks, Matron for Launceston Community Hospital and Stratton Community Hospital, said:
“I am incredibly proud of both Launceston and Stratton wards who both scored very high scores, also for their ongoing commitment to maintaining high GSF standards and for sharing their knowledge and best practice across the wider teams.
“Their dedication has helped ensure that patients receive compassionate, high quality care, while providing vital support to families during some of the most difficult times. They have also built strong and effective partnerships with the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting timely, coordinated discharge planning where appropriate for patients approaching the end of life.
“Their collaborative approach, professionalism, and commitment to excellence continue to make a significant difference to the experience of patients and their loved ones.
“Well done to all teams attending this year and thank you for your outstanding work.”
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s community hospitals provide specialist and compassionate care for patients with a range of health needs, ensuring people receive high-quality support close to home.
The platinum accreditation recognises organisations that not only achieve the highest standards of end-of-life care but also demonstrate their ability to sustain and embed those standards over time.
