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.

Topics & 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 Podcasts
We have several video podcasts available for you to use online or as a download to support local training. They can also be used to raise awareness in teams, business meetings, conferences and other events.
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.

Regulator pledges a louder voice for people who use health and social care services
Care home residents, hospital patients and people who receive care at home will have more say in improving the quality of care services than ever before, the Care Quality Commission has pledged.
Commissioning improved local dementia services
To support implementation of the national dementia strategy, PCT chief executives and local authority directors of adult social services will wish to see this new resource which provides best practice guidance for commissioning dementia services.
Attitudes to mental health problems improving in most areas
The public is broadly sympathetic towards people with mental health problems, according to a Department of Health survey published today.
Nursing Times Dignity Award
'Nurses are the greatest force for improvement' according to the Nursing Times, so to reflect this they have added a new category this year to thier awards scheme- Patient Dignity.
Royal Marsden Hospital tops the poll on dignity indicator
97% of inpatients surveyed at the Royal Marsden said they were treated with dignity and respect by the Trust. The highest perecentage of all Trusts in the country. Find out how your local trust performed.