Press coverage of the Dignity in Care Campaign

The Dignity in Care Campaign has been highly mentioned through various media types, these include; Newspapers, Radio, Television and the internet. Here are just some examples of press coverage of the camapign to date:

• Minister Starts Care Debate - 2008 3 November
  The Bristol United Press released this media coverage on Monday 3 November 2008, of the previous Minister for Care Services joining councillors and representatives from the NHS at The Julian Hospital...
• Dignity Champions Meet Sir Michael Parkinson - 2008 2 December
  The Bristol Evening Post compiled a news article on Tuesday December 2 2008. This covered Sir Michael Parkinson's meeting with the 3,000th Dignity Champion Jayne Biddiscombe at Weston General Hospita...
• Put People Power Into Action To Improve the NHS - 2008 4 December
  On Thursday December 4 2008, Northcliffe Media Limited covered the previous minister for care services urging patients to put people power into action by rating the service they receive in hospitals using...
• Michael Parkinson Appointed NHS Dignity Ambassador
  On Friday 5 December 2008, The Times featured an article focusing on the chat-show host Sir Michael Parkinson being asked to act as an ambassador for "dignity in care" by the government.
• Assessing Dignity in Care - 2009 8 January
  The Sentinel (Stoke) produced a press release, this is a study of dignity indicators for older people exposes the factors that undermine provision of sensitive care. Jill Manthorpe assesses the result...
• Nursing & Residential Care, February 2009
  Nursing and Residential Care had a large piece about us in their February 2009 volume.
• Nominate - 2009 9 February
  The Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, UK) included and article on Monday 9 February 2009, this article's main topic is nominations for the People's Award for Dignity in Care.
• Care Services Minister sees Dignity in Care in action at Birmingham's Barberry Centre - 2009 23 February
  2009 Midland Independent Newspapers plc created a news piece on the Dignity in Care Campaign on Monday 23 February 2009. This piece looks at Dignity in Care in action at Birmingham's Barberry centre...
• Dignity in Care Drive - 2009 4 March
  On Wednesday March 4 2009, Birmingham Evening Mail included and article on 'Dignity in care drive; CHAMPIONS: Awards for high standards' in their release. Birmingham volunteers have been encouraged...
• Emotional Parkinson Demands Care and Dignity for Elderley - 2009 14 May
  The Daily Telegraph featured an article on the Dignity ambassador Sir Michael Parkinson on 14 May 2009. The article looked at Sir Michael's demand for dignity in care for elderley.
• Treat Elderley with more Respect, Says Parky - 2009 14 May
  Sir Michael Parkinson urges people to 'Treat elderley with more respect' in the Daily Express article on 14 May 2009.
• Former Chat Show Host Explains How Fear of Ageing Affects Care - 2009 14 May
  The Nursing Times featured an article in which the Dignity Ambassador Sir Michael Parkinson explains what has inspired him, this was published on 14 May 2009
• Parkinson's Plea for Dignity in Old Age - 2009 5 June
  The Daily Telegraph (London) on the 5 June 2009 published an article which focuses on Sir Michael Parkinson's views and plea for dignity for older people.
• Sir Michael Parkinson Puts Dignity in Care Under the Spotlight at Leeds 'Question Time' Event - 2009 1 July
  This article looks at the 'Question Time' event in Leeds. Nottingham Evening Post published the article on Wednesday 1 July 2009.
• Parky Tells Leeds, Elderley Deserve Dignity - 2009 6 July
  The Yorshire Evening Post produced both a video and news section on Sir Michael Parkinson's participation in Leeds as the Dignity Ambassador for Dignity in Care, this was in the 6 July 2009 publication....
• Everyone Deserves to be Treated with Respect - 2009 17 August
  The Western Mail published a news piece on Monday 17 August 2009, this piece looks at the progress made by the Dignity in Care programme in Wales.
• UK Government: Sir Michael Parkinson's dignity champions reach ten thousand - 2009 11 November
  On 11 November an article was posted with the focus on Sire Michael Parkinson's dignity ambassador role.
• Since Chatshow Legend Sir Michael Parkinson's Call to Action - 2009 16 November
  On 16 November 2009 The Evening Chronicle published an article on Sir Michael Parkinson. The piece looks at the progress of the Dignity in Care Campaign and his achievements within.
• Dignity and Respect Matter 2009 December
  The Bristish Journal of Healthcare Assistants produced and article looking at Dignity and Respect. The article was on vol 03 no.12 in December 2009.
• Care for 80,000 Elderly Not up to Standard - 2009 3 December
  The Daily Telegraph published an article on 3 December 2009 focusing on a report released.
• Shamed,The Town Halls Who Betray The Elderly - 2009 3 December
  The Daily Mail, London published an article on 3 December 2009 with their main focus on a report recently released.
• One in 4 care homes gives poor service - 2009 3 December
  On 3 December 2009 The Express published an article based on a report released.
• Council Accuses Elderly Care Watchdog of Undermining Public Faith in Services - 2009 3 December
  The Times looked at the elderly in their nationally posted article on 3 December 2009.
• Care for 80,000 Elderly Not up to Standard - 2009 3 December
  The Daily Telegraph published an article on 3 December 2009 focusing on a report released.
• Give greater dignity to elderly in care, says Parkinson 2010 12 January
  This is a news story that was in The Guardian on 12 January 2010, it looks at Sir Michael Parkinson's take on dignity in care.
• Parkinson Appeals For Dignity In Elderly Care 2010 12 January
  A news piece was created on 12 January 2010 which looks at Sir Michael Parkinson's appeal for dignity in elderley care.
• Stereotyping robs elderly of their dignity in care, says Parkinson 2010 12 January
  On 12 January 2010 The Yorkshire Post had an articles that looked at Sir Michael Parkinson's views, the main topic was that stereotypes of older people need to be banished in order to give those in care...
• Parkinson plea for dignity in elderly care 2010 12 January
  Parkinson plea for dignity in elderly care was ackowledges on 12 January 2010 in the Daily Post (Liverpool)
• Parkinson seeks dignity for elderly in care 2010 12 January
  The BBC news website published a piece on 12 January 2010, this covered Sir Michael Parkinsons report.
• Michael Parkinson says care of elderly 'downright unacceptable' 2010 12 January
  The Guardian has published a article on Sir Michael Parkinson on 12 January 2010. Former talk show host condemns standards in hospitals and care homes in his role as government's dignity ambassador.
• Michael Parkinson: The dignity every mother deserves 2010 14 January
  This piece in The Telegraph was published on 14 January 2010. The article was written after Sir Michaels Parkinsons report was published.
• Sir Michael Parkinson: Blow the whistle on poor treatment of elderly 2010 15 January
  The Telegraph looked at Sir Michael Parkinsons report in their 15 January edition.
• Article Ant - 23 March 2010
  Design for Patient Dignity is part of the Department of Health's programme to deliver same-sex accommodation. As Britain's hospital wards vary enormously in layout, age and construction the teams must...