Dignity and Respect

This course aims to equip attendees with an awareness of what dignity is and how to apply person-centred values that respect the individuals that they support. The course covers a range of practices that stress the importance of putting the individual at the centre of the care that they receive and the legislation and Acts related to human rights and equality. An understanding of best practice and the barriers to good practice are also covered to help attendees learn how they can improve dignity and respect issues in their everyday duties.

What this course covers

• What dignity means and how to work with individuals and others

• How to ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals you support, their families, carers and advocates

• Person-centred values

• How to enable individuals to make informed decisions about their care

• Legislation and human rights (e.g. Health and Social Care Act 2008, Human Rights Act 1988)

• Best practice and barriers to good practice (communication, privacy, social inclusion, quality of care etc)

• Attitudes, behaviour and dignity challenges