Dignity in Care champions
The Dignity in Care Campaign was launched in 2006. It aims to create a care system where there is zero tolerance of abuse and disrespect of adults.
The campaign, fronted by popular broadcaster and journalist Sir Michael Parkinson, has two key concepts: the Dignity Challenge, and Dignity Champions.
Dignity Champions
A Dignity Champion is someone who believes passionately that being treated with dignity is a basic human right, not an optional extra.
Adult Social Care at Hartlepool Borough Council are looking to recruit and train a number of Dignity Champions who will:
- Challenge disrespectful behaviour
- Act as good role models
- Speak out about dignity to improve services
- Influence and inform colleagues
- Listen to people’s views and experiences.
If you are interested in becoming a Dignity Champion and would like to learn more, visit the official Dignity in Care website, or contact Steve Thomas at Hartlepool Borough Council by:
- Email:
- Telephone: 01429 284296