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The dignity challenge
- Author:
- CASS Elaine
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, February 2008, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The author, from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, highlights the importance of ensuring care of older people protects their dignity. It draws from research findings and practice guidance from SCIE.
Delivering dignity in care
- Author:
- CASS Elaine
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 12(1), March 2008, pp.12-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author discusses the progress being made among social care and health workers to instil 'dignity' at the heart of services' culture. The article looks at the definition of dignity, tacking negative attitudes to older people and the importance of changing organisational cultures. It also includes three brief examples of good practice.