Daffodil Standards awards

Now in their third year, the Daffodil Standards Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding work of GP practice teams in improving palliative and end of life care—achievements made all the more remarkable for being delivered with compassion and dedication in the face of immense pressures.

From GPs to receptionists, social prescribers, care coordinators, and practice managers, we invited nominations for those who have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional care. The response this year has been truly inspiring.

As a member of the judging panel reflected: “The innovation, creativity and compassion displayed by practice teams was truly remarkable.”

We hope that even more practices will take part in the coming year, exploring the tools, using the resources, launching their own quality improvement projects, and applying for the awards. Together, we can continue to raise the standard of end of life care for every patient and every family.

Why it matters

GPs and general practice teams remain central to end of life care, providing essential support to patients with advanced and serious illnesses, and coordinating care across the wider health system. Yet we know that around one in four people each year still do not receive the end of life care and support they need. That gap reminds us why this work matters so deeply.

Thinking about taking part next year? Now’s the perfect time to begin.

• Download the ‘How to Get Started’ guide - pick one priority area and build from there. Small, tailored changes make a big difference.
• Explore the Daffodil Standards and tools – Practical guidance to help you plan, deliver and evaluate improvements.
• Start a QI project – Choose a priority area for your practice and use our step by step approach.
• Join training – Access webinars and resources tailored to GP teams.
• Share your story – Case studies help spread what works and inspire others.
• Nominate your team – Celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond.

2026 applications will open in late Spring.

Celebrating the 2025 award winners

Category: GP Registrar of the year
Winner: Dr Amy Thompson, Lea Road Medical Practice.

Highly commended:
Dr Lauren Bounds of Nantgarw Road Medical Centre and Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, and Dr Tom France of Beech Hill Medical Practice.

Category: Clinical team member of the year
Winner: Scott Macgregor - Skerryvore Health Centre, Kirkwell Orkney.

Highly commended:
Kate Norman - Tamworth House Medical Centre, Mitcham, London.

Category: Non-Clinical member of the year
Winner: Lisa Davies - Portsdown Group Practice.

Highly commended:
Leah Smith of The Mill Medical Practice in Godalming
Grace Stone of The Wall House Surgery in Reigate.

Category: GP of the year
Winner: Dr Mona Sidhu - Lea Road Medical Practice.

Highly commended:
Dr M Aslam of Broadway Health Centre in Birmingham
Dr Lynsey Bennett of Summertown Health Centre in Oxford.

Category: Addressing inequalities in end of life
Joint winners:
Dr Jonathan Griffiths and Dr Bryony Kendall - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Brownlow Health Homeless Palliative team, Liverpool.

Highly commended:
Caterina Speight, on behalf of Arch Healthcare CIC, Brighton.

Category: GP Practice of the year
Winner: Dr Olivia Newman and Dr Sam Rasib - Dr Rasib and Partners.

Highly Commended:
The De Parys Group
Spark Medical Group team (The Brook Surgery and St Georges Surgery)
Led Road Medical Practice.