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Dignity in Care
The Dignity Campaign aims to put dignity at the heart of care services. Find out how you can make a difference and become a Dignity Champion.
Become a Dignity Champion
Topics & Resources
Hot Topics
- Becoming a Dignity Champion
- The Dignity Tour
- The Dignity Care Campaign
- Sir Michael Parkinson - Dignity Ambassador
- Webchats
- Respecting Dignity
- Service Settings
- Dignity Champion's Toolkit for Action
Key Resources
- Dignity in Care Practice Guide
In partnership with the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) we have developed an online practice guide. - Dignity in Care Podcast - Your right to be respected
This 18 minute video podcast is an introduction to the Dignity Campaign. It is a conversation between Ruth Eley, CSIP's National Programme Lead for Older and Disabled People, and two people who have each tried to improve the care and treatment that older people receive. - Dignity in Care on the DH website
The Dignity in Care Webpages on the DH website provide latest news on the campaign with links to key press releases and PS(CS) speeches.
Dignity Champions
Dignity Events
Next Event:
16/09/08 - Eastern Region - Public Dignity Champions Workshop
Latest Dignity in Care News
- Children outnumbered by over-60s
People aged over 60 in the UK outnumber children for the first time, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics revealed that 13,262,256 people were 60 or over in mid-2007 - up from 12,928,071 the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of under-18s fell from 13,119,654 to 13,111,023 over the same time period. - Hospitals still not doing enough to tackle malnutrition
Two years on from the launch of Age Concern's Hungry to be Heard campaignMany hospitals are still not doing enough to stop older people from going hungry on hospital wards, according to new findings revealed today by Age Concern. - Depression casts a dark cloud over older people this summer
Age Concern launches national campaign to improve the lives of older people with depressionMore than two million older people1 over the age of 65 in England have symptoms of depression, but the vast majority are denied any help, according to a new report published today by Age Concern. - Depression in older people - free guide available
Depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a medical condition that can and should be treated at any age. Untreated depression in the elderly is more likely to lead to suicide than in any other age group.This free guide will enable you to better understand depression and it's impact on the elderly. - Proud of the NHS
The NHS is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Browse the gallery ,add a photo yourself or send in a postcard about staff going that extra mile to bring dignity to NHS services.
