National Dignity Council - Links with colleagues

Jan Burns MBE our Chief Executive continues to work closely with CQC to keep Dignity on the Agenda.  Regular meetings have continued since our involvement in the Share for Better Care Campaign. 

The last Stakeholder Review meeting covered a number of topics, including the Provider handbook and review forms, medicine e-learning from NHSE, and Visiting regulations review..

Jan Burns MBE is pleased to be a member of the Staffordshire adjudicating panel for their 11th Staffordshire Dignity in care Awards (opens new window).

She is also pleased to announce that the West Midlands Care Association Awards (opens new window) are now open and they have included an award for Dignity in Care. Jan has submitted the relevant criteria and we would welcome discussions with any other organisations who are considering offering a dignity award.

She has also presented inputs on meeting the requirements of Regulation 10 for Black Country and Stoke/Staffordshire Skills for Care Managers forums.