Celebrate Dignity in Action Month 2026 🌟
Welcome to our Dignity celebration page. Here you will find all the details of how we are recognising our fantastic adult care staff and unpaid carers in Staffordshire, and ideas of how to get involved with Dignity in Action Month (February). Treating people with dignity should be at the heart of great care and support, and we know we have fantastic people going above and beyond everyday for our nearest and dearest.
❤️Register to become a Dignity Champion
The 10 Dignity Do’s originate from the National Dignity Council, which developed these principles as part of the UK-wide initiative to promote dignity in care settings.
They serve as a benchmark for best practice and underpin the values celebrated during Dignity in Action Month. Not to mention that these principles form the heart of our awards and will guide nominations:
Have a zero tolerance of all forms of abuse
Support people with the same respect you would want for yourself or a member of your family
Treat each person as an individual by offering a personalised service
Enable people to maintain the maximum possible level of independence, choice and control
Listen and support people to express their needs and wants
Respect people's right to privacy
Ensure people feel able to complain without fear of retribution
Engage with family members and carers as care partners
Assist people to maintain confidence and positive self-esteem
Act to alleviate people's loneliness and isolation
If you and your staff showcase these commitments, sign up to be a Dignity Champion for your service today.
As a Dignity Champion, you will:
Showcase your commitment to the 10 Dignity Do’s and person-centred care.
Access resources and ideas from the National Dignity Council to embed dignity in everyday practice.
Be part of a national network of care professionals leading the way in respect, kindness, and compassion.
Boost your service’s reputation and staff morale by demonstrating leadership in quality care.
Signing up is simple - and it’s the perfect way to prepare for our annual Dignity in Care Awards.
Become a Dignity Champion today and make your mark!
🏆What are the Dignity in Care Awards?
The Dignity in Care Awards celebrates how important people working in carers are and highlights the opportunities for people to make a difference.
2026 will mark the awards twelfth year and we welcome members of the public, work colleagues and families to recognise care services, teams and individuals who put dignity, respect, as well as quality care at the heart of everything they do.
Nominations for the 2026 Dignity in Care Awards have now closed.
