Latest news

• Psychology of Abuse
  26/07/16

  A presentation from Jane Ritchie at the Oxfordshire Dignity and Dementia Champions' Network meeting on 16th June.

• News from Shropshire
  26/07/16

  Dignity training at a local residential home

• Harold Bodmer 1955 - 2016
  26/07/16

  The National Dignity Council were very sad, to hear of the death of Harold Bodmer, President of ADASS and Executive Director of Adult Social Services in Norfolk.

• Using the Mental Capacity Act - from SCIE
  25/07/16

  This video explains the MCA and how it can protect the right to make choices.

• The Care Act: One year on report - from Carers Trust
  25/07/16

  Carers Trust's new report "Care Act for carers: One year on" showed that there are some carers who are getting good support under the Care Act, as well as some examples of good practice.

• Dementia and Diversity - a guide for leaders and managers - Skills for Care
  25/07/16

  A report to enable leaders and managers to support and develop their workforce.

• Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG)
  25/07/16

  A new report on how social care providers are embracing technology to improve services.

• Bedfordshire dignity network
  25/07/16

  Bedfordshire dignity network launched

• Forgive me!
  25/07/16

  From our Facebook page - Dignity in Action - A very moving poem that could be used very effectively in training.

• The government has responded to the independent review of choice in later life
  25/07/16

  The response addresses end of life care across a range of settings and sets out details of plans in progress to disseminate and share best practice.

• 11th UK Dementia Congress
  25/07/16

  The largest annual multi-disciplinary dementia-focused event and exhibition in the UK.

• National dementia care awards 2016
  25/07/16

  Celebrating the very best in Dementia Care.

• NAPA awards
  25/07/16

  Nominate now for 2016

• NICE quality standard on home care for older people
  25/07/16

  NICE quality standards describe high-priority areas for quality improvement in a defined care or service area.

• Evidencing the impact of and need for Acting Up - from Public Health News
  25/07/16

  Developing opportunities for older adults to have their voices and experiences recognised is of vital importance in building healthy and equal communities.

• Our Voices
  25/07/16

  1 in 5 over 50 don't have children; new report asks why they are still invisible in discussions on ageing.

• The Cheshire Living Well, Dying Well Partnership
  25/07/16

  Supporting a change in public knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards death.

• NAO Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2015-16
  25/07/16

  A progress summary over the first year.

• The Annual 'Memory Walk' - Alzheimers Society
  25/07/16

  Walk together to celebrate loved ones affected by dementia and raise money.

• Travelling Fellowships - The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
  25/07/16

  2017 Travelling Fellowship categories 'Nursing & Allied Health Professions' and 'Medical Practice & Education' are open for applications.