SCIE Guide 15
First published: November 2006
Updated: May 2013
The Dignity in care guide is for people who want to make a difference by improving standards of dignity in care. It provides a wealth of resources and practical guidance to help service providers and practitioners in developing their practice, with the aim of ensuring that all people who receive health and social care services are treated with dignity and respect. The guide can also provide people who use services with information on what they can expect from health and social care services. It applies to England only.
Whether you only have five minutes to get some quick ideas, or five hours to gain an in-depth understanding, this guide should meet your needs.
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Dignity factors
Factors that define dignity in care.
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Legislation
Overview of the legislation that supports the rights of adults to dignity and respect when using health and social care services.
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Whistleblowing
Encouraging staff to raise concerns about poor practice or abuse within an organisation without fear of reprisals.
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Complaints
Encouraging an open and responsive approach to complaints; enabling people to raise their concerns freely.
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Abuse
The information here outlines immediate action that should be taken if abuse is suspected.
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Dignity for care workers
Improving the value and status of care work to support mutual respect.
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Specialist care
Supporting people with mental health problems and people at the end of life.
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Research overview
What the research says about dignity in care.
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Resources
Practical tools and information to help with training for Dignity in care.
