Course Curriculum
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Choice and Control
Dignity in Care means enabling people to make choices about the way they live and the care they receive.
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Communication
Speaking to people respectfully and listening to what they have to say; ensuring clear dialogue between workers and services.
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Eating and nutritional care
Providing a choice of nutritious, appetising meals, that meet the needs and choices of individuals, and support with eating where needed.
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Pain Management
Ensuring that people living with pain have the right help and medication to reduce suffering and improve their quality of life.
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Personal Hygiene
Enabling people to maintain their usual standards of personal hygiene.
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Practical Assistance
Enabling people to maintain their independence by providing ‘that little bit of help’.
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Privacy
Respecting people’s personal space, privacy in personal care and confidentiality of personal information.
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Social Inclusion
Supporting people to keep in contact with family and friends, and to participate in social activities..
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Dignity Do's and the Dignity Pledge
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Assesment
Final assesment