Daffodil Standards awards

Now in their fourth year, the Daffodil Standards Awards 2026 are now open. The 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 receptionists to GPs, we want to hear about the individuals and teams delivering outstanding end-of-life care in general practice.

Award categories

• General Practice of the Year 
• GP of the Year 
• GP Registrar of the Year 
• Clinical Team Member of the Year (e.g. Clinical Pharmacist, Nurse, HCA) 
• Addressing Inequalities in End-of-Life Care (e.g. older people, care homes, learning disabilities and autism, deprived communities) 
• Non-Clinical Team Member of the Year (e.g. Social Prescriber, Link Worker, Care Coordinator, Practice Manager, Reception staff) 

Who can apply

Practices and individuals signed up to the Daffodil Standards are eligible to apply. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply, but applications must demonstrate new developments or improvements.

Awards ceremony

• Winners will be announced at the RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026, SEC Glasgow, 29–30 October 2026.
• Category winners will receive free delegate passes, and standard travel costs will be covered. Please note that accommodation costs cannot be covered.

Deadline

The closing date for entries is Friday 4 September 2026 at 23:00.

Apply now 

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 I Rasib, Dr Rasib and Partners, Cannock

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