Dignity in care is a focal point for all adult social care and refresher training on this topic is really important. Dignity is upheld through the ways a person is treated; truthfully, fairly and with care and compassion. The ultimate goal of dignity in care includes respecting what a person can do and who they are.

I have been exploring some of the key principles of dignity in care and how this can be used to support workforce development relevant to any setting.

One of the key principles is ‘communicating with individuals in ways that are meaningful to them’.

Good communication is essential to ensure dignity in care; staff should understand the person they are supporting and give them time to express their specific needs and preferences themselves.

“The way people communicate is central to upholding the dignity of the individual and forming positive relationships to enable person-centred care. It is a two-way process, where individuals must be appropriately supported to communicate their needs, wishes and preferences to enable choice and control in decision-making. Body language, words and tone are all indicators of communicating with respect, courtesy and integrity.” The Common Core Principles: Dignity, Principle 3 (Skills for Care)

Scie has created a video to support this principle and show how good communication can help people to maintain their dignity:

Sources Used: Scie: Dignity in Care; Skills for Care: Common Core Principles, Dignity

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