Dignity in Care

Course Title: Dignity in Care

Course length

3 Hours

Maximum number to attend 

Up to 12 delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Dignity in Care

Describe what is meant by privacy and dignity. (7.1a)

Explain the key features of national and local framework related to dignity in care

The Principles of the Dignity Challenge

Understand why the implementation of the Dignity Challenge was important

List the 10 key Dignity DOs outlined in the Dignity Challenge.

Describe how to maintain privacy and dignity in the work setting. (7.1c)

Barriers to promoting Dignity

List situations where an individuals privacy and dignity could be compromised. (7.1b)

List factors which promote and drive dignity and choice and influence others.

Demonstrate how to support individuals to build confidence and self-esteem.

Describe why there may be times when they need to support an individual to question or challenge decisions made about them by others (7.3d)

How to build and grow a supportive environment

Explain the importance of good leadership skills related to dignity in care

Demonstrate practical examples of promoting dignity and respect

Know what to do to become a Dignity Champion. 

Explain why it is important not to disclose anything about the individual, unless it is appropriate to do so. (7.2c)

Describe ways of helping individuals make informed choices. (7.3a)

Explain how risk assessment processes can be used to support the right of individuals to make their own decisions. (7.3b)

Explain why personal views must not influence an individuals own choices and decisions. (7.3c)

Describe how valuing people can contribute to active participation. (7.5a)

List other ways that they can support active participation (7.5c)

Explain how to enable individuals to make informed choices about their lives. (7.5b)Describe the importance of enabling individuals to develop skills in self-care and to maintain their own network of friends within their community. (7.5d)