Everyone has the right to make choices about how they live and how their support is provided. This film shows how people with care and support needs can be supported to have choice and control. Three examples shown are owning a budgerigar; deciding between mince with dumplings or a roast chicken dinner; and going shopping. The young men with learning disabilities who draw up their preferred shopping list travel to town unsupported, buy the food, come back and cook it and then eat it. It's important to take time to understand and know the person, their previous lives and past achievements, and to support people to develop things like ‘life story books'. If you treat people as equals, you can make sure they remain in control of what happens to them.
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Everyone has the right to make choices about how they live and how their support is provided. This film shows how people with care and support needs can be supported to have choice and control. Three examples shown are owning a budgerigar; deciding between mince with dumplings or a roast chicken dinner; and going shopping. The young men with learning disabilities who draw up their preferred shopping list travel to town unsupported, buy the food, come back and cook it and then eat it. It's important to take time to understand and know the person, their previous lives and past achievements, and to support people to develop things like ‘life story books'. If you treat people as equals, you can make sure they remain in control of what happens to them.
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Subject terms:
dignity, choice, service users, older people, learning disabilities;
This film reminds us that pain levels vary for every individual. It says that medication is important but that it isn’t always appropriate and sometimes it shouldn’t be a first step. It looks at how it’s important to communicate properly so that people with, for instance, dementia and learning disabilities, can be supported to tell staff how they are dealing with any pain issues they have. The film also looks at how alternative therapies and massage can make a big difference in alleviating some of the pain that people have. Paul is featured having Reiki treatment at St Cuthbert’s hospice, Durham, to support him with his Parkinson’s which makes him feel relaxed and stable.
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This film reminds us that pain levels vary for every individual. It says that medication is important but that it isn’t always appropriate and sometimes it shouldn’t be a first step. It looks at how it’s important to communicate properly so that people with, for instance, dementia and learning disabilities, can be supported to tell staff how they are dealing with any pain issues they have. The film also looks at how alternative therapies and massage can make a big difference in alleviating some of the pain that people have. Paul is featured having Reiki treatment at St Cuthbert’s hospice, Durham, to support him with his Parkinson’s which makes him feel relaxed and stable.
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This film gives us an insight into people’s lives and the way they want to maintain their surroundings. It illustrates how good personal hygiene and helping people to look their best is an important part of maintaining dignity. It shows examples of the personal care provided to residents living at Wren Hall Care home which help to improve their wellbeing, such as: a manicure, having your hair your hair done or being complimented on the way you look, among other things, can play a central role in providing dignity.
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This film gives us an insight into people’s lives and the way they want to maintain their surroundings. It illustrates how good personal hygiene and helping people to look their best is an important part of maintaining dignity. It shows examples of the personal care provided to residents living at Wren Hall Care home which help to improve their wellbeing, such as: a manicure, having your hair styled, foot care, and using moisturiser to keep the skin hydrated. The film also highlights the importance of providing personal care in a way that people want. Howard, who also lives at Wren Hall, prefers to have a wet shave. Helping people look their best and take pride in their appearance, helps boost their confidence and makes them feel better about themselves. The film makes a case that getting your hair done or being complimented on the way you look, among other things, can play a central role in providing dignity.
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Subject terms:
dignity, older people, care homes, environment, wellbeing, person-centred care;
It is important that privacy is respected in all care settings so that people can maintain their dignity. This includes privacy regarding personal information; rooms; using the bathroom; post; phone calls; and relationships. These are some of the things that this film looks at when discussing privacy and its role as a major contributor to providing dignity in care. The film shows that if staff need to see someone's mail for administrative reasons, that event is signed and dated. Privacy in practice can mean making sure that a confidentiality policy is in place and followed by all staff; making issues of privacy and dignity a fundamental part of staff induction and training; and making sure that only those who need information to carry out their work have access to people's personal records
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It is important that privacy is respected in all care settings so that people can maintain their dignity. This includes privacy regarding personal information; rooms; using the bathroom; post; phone calls; and relationships. These are some of the things that this film looks at when discussing privacy and its role as a major contributor to providing dignity in care. The film shows that if staff need to see someone's mail for administrative reasons, that event is signed and dated. Privacy in practice can mean making sure that a confidentiality policy is in place and followed by all staff; making issues of privacy and dignity a fundamental part of staff induction and training; and making sure that only those who need information to carry out their work have access to people's personal records or financial information.
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Subject terms:
privacy, dignity, confidentiality, service users, access to information, interpersonal relationships;
Good communication can help people to maintain their dignity. It is vital that staff develop other ways of communicating with people who have a cognitive impairment or limited speech. This film provides an example of communicating with Matthew, a young man with Down's Syndrome Matthew is encouraged to use a diary so that he knows what he's going to be doing on any particular week. It's a good way
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Good communication can help people to maintain their dignity. It is vital that staff develop other ways of communicating with people who have a cognitive impairment or limited speech. This film provides an example of communicating with Matthew, a young man with Down's Syndrome Matthew is encouraged to use a diary so that he knows what he's going to be doing on any particular week. It's a good way for staff to find out what's been happening in Matthew's life. The film also shows how, for older people, past memories of being at the beach can be used as a useful communication tool. Communication in practice can mean asking people how they prefer to be addressed and to respect their wishes; giving people information about the service in advance and in a suitable format; and not assuming that you know what people want because of their culture, ability or any other factor.
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SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, CASS Elaine, et al
Publisher:
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Publication year:
2013
Place of publication:
London
This guide had been designed for people who want to make a difference and improve standards of dignity in care. It provided information for service users on what they can expect from health and social care services, and a wealth of resources and practical guidance to help service providers and practitioners in developing their practice, with the aim of ensuring that all people who receive health and social care services are treated with dignity and respect. Originally published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 9. Originally published in 2006. Updated in 2009 and 2013. Completely relaunched in 2020.
This guide had been designed for people who want to make a difference and improve standards of dignity in care. It provided information for service users on what they can expect from health and social care services, and a wealth of resources and practical guidance to help service providers and practitioners in developing their practice, with the aim of ensuring that all people who receive health and social care services are treated with dignity and respect. Originally published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 9. Originally published in 2006. Updated in 2009 and 2013. Completely relaunched in 2020.
Subject terms:
service users, social care provision, standards, access to services, carers, health care, dignity;
Highlights work and resources produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence to improve the care of people with learning disabilities with challenging behaviour. These include two Social Care TV films and the Dignity in Care guide. The importance of taking a person centred approach to care is stressed.
Highlights work and resources produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence to improve the care of people with learning disabilities with challenging behaviour. These include two Social Care TV films and the Dignity in Care guide. The importance of taking a person centred approach to care is stressed.
Subject terms:
person-centred care, severe learning disabilities, vulnerable adults, adult abuse, challenging behaviour, dignity;
Drawing on their updated guidance on dignity in care for older people, the Social Care Institute for Excellence discusses the link between pain control and dignity. The eight main factors that promote dignity are listed. Pain management and its connection to dignity is then discussed in detail. A retired healthcare worker also describes what it is like to be living in constant pain.
Drawing on their updated guidance on dignity in care for older people, the Social Care Institute for Excellence discusses the link between pain control and dignity. The eight main factors that promote dignity are listed. Pain management and its connection to dignity is then discussed in detail. A retired healthcare worker also describes what it is like to be living in constant pain.
Subject terms:
older people, pain, treatment, therapy and treatment, assessment, dignity;
This practical guide helps to define dignity in care, as well as how best to implement it. Care with dignity is a central part of quality in care work – it supports the self-respect of the person, recognising their capacities and ambitions, and does nothing to undermine it; and it values what they can do, who they are, and the life they have lived. The guide is aimed at care providers, managers and staff who work with adults – especially older adults. It defines the meaning of real everyday dignity to the lives of people receiving social care, their carers, families and friends, as well as the managers and staff who provide it. Topics discussed include: defining dignity; recognising the individual; skills and strengths; communication; freedom to choose; privacy; involvement and inclusion; warmth and kindness; a dignified life; and a dignified death. Throughout the guide, the links between dignity and key policy issues, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, are highlighted.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This practical guide helps to define dignity in care, as well as how best to implement it. Care with dignity is a central part of quality in care work – it supports the self-respect of the person, recognising their capacities and ambitions, and does nothing to undermine it; and it values what they can do, who they are, and the life they have lived. The guide is aimed at care providers, managers and staff who work with adults – especially older adults. It defines the meaning of real everyday dignity to the lives of people receiving social care, their carers, families and friends, as well as the managers and staff who provide it. Topics discussed include: defining dignity; recognising the individual; skills and strengths; communication; freedom to choose; privacy; involvement and inclusion; warmth and kindness; a dignified life; and a dignified death. Throughout the guide, the links between dignity and key policy issues, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, are highlighted.
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Subject terms:
dignity, older people, adult social care, person-centred care, strengths-based approach, privacy, user participation, choice, end of life care;
... for and supports. It shows other examples of supporting people to keep in contact with family and friends, and to participate in social activities; it's an important part of providing dignity in care. Social inclusion, in practice, means doing things such as promoting and supporting access to social networks; or resolving transport issues so that they do not prevent people from participating in the wider
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Many older and disabled people are at risk of becoming socially isolated and should be supported in all aspects of daily living so that they can live ordinary and fulfilling lives. This short film which looks at people doing normal, everyday things like catching the bus or socialising with friends. The film shows a care worker discussing a recent football match with someone he cares for and supports. It shows other examples of supporting people to keep in contact with family and friends, and to participate in social activities; it's an important part of providing dignity in care. Social inclusion, in practice, means doing things such as promoting and supporting access to social networks; or resolving transport issues so that they do not prevent people from participating in the wider community.
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Subject terms:
dignity, older people, social inclusion, leisure activities, social activities, care workers, service users, disabilities;