Bluebird Care (Bournemouth) Supports Dignity Action Day
Published: 31/01/2018
Bluebird Care (Bournemouth) is helping to make sure that dignity is a reality for all. We are raising awareness as part of a national day of action to promote Dignity in Care.
Most of us at some point in our lives will be in contact with care services, be that in our work, as a service user, carer, relative or friend and when we do we hope we will be treated with Dignity and respect. Over 2 million health and social care staff in the UK work around the clock to provide support and care for those in need. Over 74,000 Champions from all walks of life have joined forces to provide a more dignified service for everyone
Bluebird Care (Bournemouth) is helping to make sure that dignity is a reality for all. Over and above the care & support that we provide on a daily basis we are raising awareness as part of a national day of action to promote Dignity in Care.
Melanie Cohen, director of Bluebird Care (Bournemouth) said:
We have chosen to support Dignity Action Day to raise awareness throughout our local community of the importance of upholding people's rights to dignity. We want to ensure that people receiving care are treated as individuals, are given choice, control, and a sense of purpose in their daily activities. Our Care Assistants and team members are proud to be 'Dignity Champions'.
The Dignity Dos.
High quality care services that respect people’s dignity:
- Have a zero tolerance of all forms of abuse
- Support people with the same respect you would want for yourself or a member of your family
- Treat each person as an individual by offering a personalised service
- Enable people to maintain the maximum possible level of independence, choice and control
- Listen and support people to express their needs and wants
- Respect people’s right to privacy
- Ensure people feel able to complain without fear of retribution
- Engage with family members and carers as care partners
- Assist people to maintain confidence and a positive self esteem
- Act to alleviate people’s loneliness and isolation
Dignity Action Day is a national initiative led by the Dignity in Care Campaign and its key partners to bring staff and members of the public together to make a difference to those in care.
For further information on the Dignity in Care Campaign, or to sign up to become a Dignity Champion see www.dignityincare.org.uk
