A celebratory party was held at a care home after staff gained an award in recognition of the standard of their care.

Staff at Park View care home in Dagenham have gained the Gold Standard Framework Award for the quality of the palliative care that they provide for residents and their families.

Pam Hamilton, general manager of the Morland Road care home, said she was delighted for all the staff.

“End of life care involves the whole team,” she explained. “They build relationships with our residents and their families so it’s important their work is acknowledged. It shows that they really care.

“The residents had great fun too –they loved it. They like any excuse for a party.

“They have got great respect for all the staff.”