The Dignity in Care Award
This award will be presented to an individual who can demonstrate the significance of maximising service user independence and choice, whilst respecting and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
- Is able to explain what they mean by dignity
- Explains ways to influence others to enhance the dignity agenda (Rights, choices, respect etc.)
- Provides services that protect, support and promote the dignity in health or social care contexts, in particular, services that encourage respect, privacy, self-esteem, social inclusion and autonomy.
- Has examples of making a difference to individuals or organizations – sometimes against the odds!
- Has plans to further improve what they do and is able to explain these and the reasons why
- Demonstrates the importance of a team approach in achieving improvements in the Dignity Agenda
- Is able to identify the skills/attitudes/training needed by staff
- Is able to demonstrate the benefits of this approach for clients and staff
- Feedback from the people involved and/or people receiving services that they find the service to be an exceptional experience in terms of the way they have been treated with dignity and respect
