Explain the influence of a recent national anti discriminatory policy development on organisational policy. The dignity in care campaign was launched in November 2006 it aimed to stir up a national debate around dignity in care

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Elizabeth Hathaway                                                                                                    17/05/2010

Unit 2: Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care

M1. Explain the influence of a recent national anti – discriminatory policy development on organisational policy.

Dignity in Care

The dignity in care campaign was launched in November 2006 it aimed to stir up a national debate around dignity in care, to create a care system where there is zero tolerance of abuse and disrespect of adults. Dignity in Care is about changing the way of how care services are run and is about improving the quality of care and the experience of citizens using care homes, support service and NHS Hospitals. These are the 10 points in the Dignity Challenge which depicts what high quality services that respect people’s dignity should include:

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  1. Have a zero tolerance of all forms of abuse
  2. Support people with the same respect you would want for yourself or a member of your family
  3. Treat each person as an individual by offering a personalized service
  4. Enable people to maintain the maximum possible level of independence, choice and control
  5. Listen & support people to express their needs & wants
  6. Respect People's Right to Privacy
  7. Ensure People feel able to complain without fear of retribution
  8. Engage with family members and carers as care partners
  9. Assist people to maintain confidence and ...

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