Blogging, discussion forums and YouTube
The internet provides new ways for individuals to share information, views and opinions widely.
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Dignity Champions may wish to consider using blogging as a means to raise the profile of dignity in care. Powerful blogs can include things like day to day diaries of experiences of care services (good and bad). Champions may also choose to discuss and share views and best practice on dignity in online discussion groups and service user forums.
Youtube also provides interesting opportunities for dignity champions to raise awareness of dignity in care through the use of shared video. To date people have posted clips from events on dignity in care and examples of best practice.
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YouTube Clip - Middlesborough Dignity in Care Event
This YouTube clip is from a recent Dignity in Care Event in Middlesborough. -
Poem on ageing - See me?
The origin of this poem is uncertain. General consensus is that when an old lady died in the geriatric ward of a hospital, it appeared she had left nothing of value but on packing up her possessions,... -
Age Concern YouTube clip - Once we were young campaign video
Visit Youtube to view this seven minute campaign video from Age Concern.