Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury has achieved Platinum Status from the Gold Standards Framework and the 2025 Innovation and Best Practice Award from the Community Hospitals Association for its palliative and bereavement services. Recognizing the need for ongoing family support after a loved one’s death, the hospital has introduced various improvements, including a refurbished end-of-life suite, bespoke information packs, and a bereavement garden featuring a memorial tree. These initiatives aim to maintain family connections post-death, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to holistic care. The new bereavement service includes chaplaincy support and memory-sharing gatherings for families.
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