The Beacon Scheme - Dignity in Care
Dictionary definitions describe dignity as: 'a state, quality or manner worthy of esteem or respect; and (by extension) self-respect.' Dignity in Care, therefore, means the kind of care which supports and promotes, and does not undermine, a person's self-respect.
It includes providing an environment, and the necessary actions, to assist people to maintain autonomy, control and a quality of life that can reasonably be expected by anyone within our society, regardless of any difference.
Warrington Borough Council is the only authority to have received Beacon Status for Dignity in Care. We recognise that, alongside other authorities, we are on a journey to improve service user experience of care, addressing all aspects of dignity and respect.
With increasing demand on services and limitations on available resources, we have developed a range of wider social care market approaches with a focus on developing capacity and quality assurance. We welcome the national debate and increased focus on Dignity in Care issues.
Thank you for visiting our website, throughout our Beacon year we will be updating the pages with useful documents, information and events.
If you would like further information please contact us via email.
NEW TO THE WEBSITE Read the transcript of the webchat with Phil Hope MP, Minister of State for Care Services - 20 January 2009. Visit the Look Closer page to download a copy of the poem by Phyllis McCormack, also find out how to order a copy of the short film 'What do you see?' by Amanda Waring. |
Warrington Borough Council- Beacon application for Dignity in Care
View our application form and find out more about the work happening in Warrington.
IDeA case study: Integrated commissioning to improve care and dignity
Case study written by the IDeA about Warrington's approach to commissioning services.
Community Care Magazine, personalisation series- Ensuring social care clients have a choice of services to choose from, Warrington
Recent article published in Community Care about Warrington's approach to personalisation.
Dignity in Care- National open day, 27 November 2008
Download presentations, find out more information about the services in our marketplace and view images from the day.
Dignity in Care audit tool
Find out more about our audit tool and download the audit and action plan workbooks.
Good practice in Warrington
Download policy documents and find out more about projects in Warrington.
National conferences
Details of events we will be speaking at across the country.
National Dignity in Care policies
Download policy documents from agencies such as CSCI and SCIE.
Look Closer
Download the poem 'Look Closer' by Phyllis McCormack and find out how to order the short film 'What do you see?' made by Amanda Waring.
The Dignity Challenge
View the Dignity Challenge and register as a Dignity Champion.
News articles
News articles that look at dignity issues and highlight best practice around the country.
External links
Links to websites of national agencies and also those within Warrington.
Last updated 20/1/2009 4:25:32 PM
