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| Dignity in care awards launched 01 October 2008 |
Sir Michael Parkinson and Phil Hope launch first dignity in care award
The first ever award which recognises people who treat patients with
dignity and respect and who provide outstanding care is launched
today by Sir Michael Parkinson and Care Services Minister Phil Hope.
The People's Award for Dignity in Care is open to everyone. Anyone
can nominate individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond the
call of duty to improve patient dignity in care.
Local nominees will be put forward for a regional award and one
overall winner will then be chosen by panel of national judges.
The number of Dignity Champions across the country has already risen
to more than 3,000. Dignity Champions. They include managers,
frontline staff, porters, MPs and, most famously, Michael Parkinson.
They are all committed to making a difference to the way in which
older people are treated in care.
Dignity Ambassador Sir Michael Parkinson said:
"I'm delighted that there will now be a People's Award for Dignity in
Care. It is important that we celebrate the people who are dedicated
to raising standards of care all across the country.
"What really inspires me about the Dignity in Care campaign is that
we can all contribute to improving the way elderly people are treated
when they receive care. Most of us will at some point be in contact
with care services - be that in our work, or as a service user, a
carer or a relative or friend. I would encourage everyone to help
drive up care standards, whether that be by reporting poor care if we
see it, or if we witness someone going that extra mile we should take
the time to show our appreciation.
"The People's Award for Dignity in Care is a great way to recognise
the dedication of health and care staff to treating people with the
dignity and respect they deserve."
Minister of State for Care Services, Phil Hope said:
"People want and have a right to expect services with dignity and
respect at their heart, so I am delighted to launch the Dignity in
Care Awards today so we can celebrate those people dedicated to
raising standards of care all across the country.
"Any member of the public can nominate a member of staff or team for
the Dignity in Care Awards, which will recognise and reward high
standards of care. Ultimately, higher standards will enable people to
live their own lives as they wish, confident that services are of
high quality, are safe and promote their own individual needs for
independence, well-being and dignity."
Nominations for the Dignity Awards open soon and close 6 March 2009.
To register interest, go to www.healthandsocialcareawards.org.uk and
click on 'Register your Interest'. You will be sent details of how to
make a nomination.
The criteria are for a person or a team who are focussed on the
person, by providing simple, clear and accessible information about
services; provide a better service by striving to deliver a service
that's personal; and show dignity and respect by supporting people to
express their needs and wants.
Regional winners will be picked by a judging panel of local experts
from across the health and social care sector
Dignity Champions come from different walks of life. Anyone can
become a Dignity Champion. What they do in their roles as Dignity
Champions varies widely but what they all share is a commitment to
making a difference, however small, to the way older people
experience care.
For further details or to sign up to become a dignity champion see
www.dignityincare.org.uk
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