Parkside Care Home Achieves Veteran Friendly Framework Status

Maryport facility becomes the first Cumberland Council home to receive accreditation for enhanced veteran support.

Parkside Care Home in Maryport, recognised for its support of veterans.
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Parkside Care Home in Maryport, recognised for its support of veterans.

Parkside Care Home in Maryport has achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, becoming the first Cumberland Council home to receive the accreditation.

Veterans residing at Parkside Residential Care Home in Maryport will now benefit from enhanced support and recognition following the home's achievement of Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status. This accreditation makes it the first care home under Cumberland Council to receive this recognition.
The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) is designed to assist care homes in better understanding and addressing the practical, emotional, and social needs of veterans and the broader Armed Forces community. To attain this accreditation, homes are required to identify veterans in their care, actively reduce social isolation, and facilitate access to specialist support and services for residents.
Assessors highly commended Parkside's application for its high standards, acknowledging the team's dedication to person-centred care and their established connections with the Armed Forces community. The accreditation, which is valid until its next review in 2028, underscores the home's commitment to providing outstanding care for veterans.
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"We’re delighted that Parkside Care Home in Maryport has achieved VFF status, reflecting their ongoing dedication to providing high-quality, person-centred care for veteran residents and their partners. This recognition highlights their commitment to continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that those who have served feel understood, respected, and supported. Through this programme, both current and future residents, as well as staff at Parkside, will benefit from the resources, guidance, and connection to the armed forces community. This will continue to ensure that staff gain a deeper understanding of the unique experiences of veterans and their partners, enabling them to provide even more compassionate and meaningful support."

Kathryn Glass · VFF Project Lead at Royal Star & Garter
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"We are incredibly proud that Parkside Care Home has become the first Cumberland Council care home to achieve Veteran Friendly Framework status. This accreditation reflects the dedication of the team to providing high-quality, person-centred care that recognises and values the experiences of our Armed Forces community. Veterans have made a significant contribution to our country and it is important that, as they get older, they receive care and support that acknowledges their service and understands their unique needs. This achievement also demonstrates Cumberland Council's ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and to ensuring veterans living in our communities are supported, respected and able to live well."

Cllr Lisa Hinton · Cumberland Council Executive Member for Adult Social Care, and lead member for the Armed Forces Covenant
Based on information from the official source: Cumberland Council (05/10/2026)