Dignity in Care Training

Dignity in Care Training

The Dignity in Care Training course empowers care staff to deliver respectful, person-centred support that upholds each individual’s rights, choices, and independence. It explores the seven principles of dignity, relevant legislation, and practical strategies for embedding dignity into daily care routines.

Participants learn how to recognise and respond to dignity-related concerns, promote privacy, and maintain high standards of hygiene and communication. This course can be delivered face-to-face or virtually via Zoom, led by an experienced trainer with sector-specific knowledge and practical care expertise.

This training is ideal for residential, domiciliary, and clinical settings, helping teams meet CQC expectations and foster compassionate, inclusive care environments.

📌Pair With: Person-centred Care Training / Duty of Care Awareness Training / Dementia Care Awareness Course.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2-3 Hours (Half-day)
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Online (Virtual)
• Prerequisite: None

📚Relevant Options: 3 day Care Certificate Training / Level 2 Adults Social Care Certificate Training.

Dignity in Care Awareness – Course Outline

1. What is Dignity in Care?
   • Talk about what dignity means in care.
   • Look at why it is important for people receiving care.
2. Key Laws and Rules
   • Learn about laws like the Care Act 2014 and how they protect people’s dignity.
   • Understand how rules and policies help staff do the right thing.
3. Making Choices in Care
   • Look at how people should be supported to make their own choices.
   • Talk about how to respect people’s wishes and beliefs.
4. Core Values and Person-Centred Care
   • Learn about the main values like respect, privacy, and kindness.
   • Understand what person-centred care means and how to use it.
5. Personal Hygiene and Daily Care
   • Discuss how to help people with washing, dressing, and keeping clean with dignity.
   • Learn how to offer support without taking away someone’s independence.
6. Duty of Care and Dignity
   • Understand your responsibility to keep people safe and respected.
   • Talk about what to do if you see poor care or disrespect.
7. Getting Help and Support
   • Find out who to talk to if you are worried about someone’s care.
   • Learn how to report concerns and where to get more help.

Learning Outcome

On completion of the face to face dignity in care awareness, you will be able to:

1. Explain what is Dignity in Care.
2. Identify Key Legislation
3. Explain how people make choices about the way they live and the care they receive
4. Identify the Core Principles for Dignity in Care and Person Centred Care
5. List how people maintain their usual/high standard of Personal Hygiene
6. Explain how to support people to keep in contact with family and friends, and participate in social activities
7. Demonstrate your Duty of Care in relation to Dignity in Care
8. List sources of support when responding to concerns

These learning outcomes are designed to empower participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide compassionate and dignified care, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of those they support.

Dignity in Care Course equips staff to recognise dignity-related concerns, improve communication, and deliver compassionate care that protects individuals’ rights and choices.

Who Should Take This Dignity in Care Course?

• Care Assistants and Support Workers – working in care homes, hospitals, or in the community.
• Nurses and Nursing Assistants – who support people with daily care needs.
• Home Care Workers – helping people in their own homes.
• Healthcare Staff – in NHS or private settings.
• Social Workers – who work with older adults or people with disabilities.
• Volunteers – who support people in care settings.
• New Staff or Apprentices – starting a job in health and social care.
• Managers and Team Leaders – to support and lead by example.

This dignity in care course is useful for anyone who wants to give respectful, kind, and person-centred care. The course teaches simple and helpful ways to care for different people, including those with dementia or continence problems. It also helps make sure care staff follow the rules set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Course Benefits

This course helps health and social care staff give respectful, person-centred care. It follows the Care Act 2014, CQC standards, and the Dignity in Care framework. It is great for care workers, healthcare staff, and support workers in care homes, hospitals, and community settings. Below are the main benefits of taking this training.

1. Better Person-Centred Care

• Learn how to respect people’s privacy, choices, and independence.
• Helps with everyday care like washing or toilet support, following the Care Act 2014.
• Makes service users feel valued, which builds trust and makes them happier.

2. Stay in Line with the Rules

• Helps you follow CQC and dignity standards.
• Lowers the chance of your workplace getting in trouble with the law.
• Shows that your care service takes safe and kind care seriously.

3. Builds Staff Confidence and Understanding

• Learn how to deal with difficult situations, like behaviour problems in dementia care.
• Get better at respecting different beliefs and cultures.
• Use role play and real-life examples to grow confidence and empathy.

4. Fewer Complaints and Problems

• Spot and stop actions that hurt someone’s dignity, like not giving privacy.
• Helps reduce complaints, which are common in care homes.
• Makes people feel safer and more supported.

5. Helps with Your Career

• This course gives you a CPD-accredited certificate to boost your CV.
• Helps you apply for jobs in care homes, the NHS, or become a team leader.
• Can lead to more advanced roles, like becoming a trainer.

6. Useful in Real Care Settings

• Training uses real care examples, like helping someone with dementia or giving personal care with privacy.
• Matches up with other important care training, like safeguarding.

7. Stronger Teamwork

• Everyone on the care team learns the same skills.
• Helps nurses, carers, and managers work together better.

8. Better Results for Service Users

• Makes people feel more independent and less lonely.
• Improves trust between families, service users, and care staff.

9. Saves Money for Care Providers

• Fewer complaints and less staff leaving means lower costs.
• A good reputation helps attract more people to your care service.

Onsite Dignity in Care Training Course

Caring for Care’s Onsite Dignity in Care Training offers a practical, face-to-face learning experience tailored to your team’s environment. Delivered by experienced trainers, this session helps care staff understand and apply the principles of dignity, respect, and person-centred support directly within their workplace.

It covers key legislation, communication strategies, and everyday practices that protect individuals’ rights and choices. Onsite delivery ensures relevance to your setting, encourages team engagement, and supports compliance with CQC standards through real-world application.

Organisations benefit from significant cost savings when booking onsite training for groups, especially when combining courses on the same day.

Caring for Care delivers in-house care training nationwide across the UK, including Stoke-on-Trent, London, Swindon, Epsom, and York.

We also cover major cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Bristol in England; Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport in Wales; Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen in Scotland; and Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, and Lisburn in Northern Ireland. Our trainers will come to you.

This broad reach ensures flexible, cost-effective training solutions tailored to your team’s location and care setting.

Why is the Dignity in Care course important, and how does it benefit individuals and organisations?

This training pairs effectively with key courses such as Safeguarding and Dementia Awareness, and complements specialist topics like Continence Care, where dignity is essential during intimate support. With over 944,000 people living with dementia and 7 million affected by incontinence in the UK, promoting dignity is not optional—it’s foundational.

The course equips care workers to meet diverse needs across more than 350 roles in the care sector, enhancing respectful, person-centred support.

Organisations benefit from improved compliance, stronger CQC alignment, and a more compassionate, confident workforce delivering high-quality care across residential, domiciliary, and clinical settings.

Customer Testimonials

We receive thousands of excellent reviews from people who have attended our courses across the UK and online, on sites like Google, Trustpilot, and Reviews.io. Our courses are consistently rated “Excellent” for training delivery and how well they follow current standards and developments.

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“Caring For Care are one of the best training company’s I have come across. Syma, our trainer who we had was so full of life and happiness. Her ways of teaching were immaculate and her energy made it so much more fun to learn.” – Anonymous

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“The training was appropriate to my role, and all the materials were perfect. The trainer was very knowledgeable and helped me throughout the training to get everything done correctly.” – Divya B

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“Caring for Care have been outstanding and very understanding regarding our current situation as we have had to rearrange training on a few occasions. Their customer service, efficiency and responsiveness has been extremely reasonable and their contracts and pricing extremely fair. Our business isn’t fully operational yet however we will not hesitate to book their training courses as soon as we are up and running!” – Natasha Steel

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is Dignity in Care Training?

Dignity in Care Training teaches health and care workers how to treat people with respect and preserve their dignity. The training focuses on understanding people’s rights and creating a caring environment where individuals feel valued.

2. Why is Dignity in Care Training Important?

Dignity in Care is important because it ensures that people receiving care feel respected and valued. This type of care leads to better outcomes for individuals and improves their overall wellbeing. It helps healthcare workers create a caring environment where people feel safe, supported, and listened to.

3. Who Should Take Dignity in Care Training?

This training is for anyone working in health and social care, such as:

• Care assistants
• Nurses
• Social workers
• Healthcare managers
• Support workers
• Volunteers or family members helping care for others

4. What Does the Training Cover?

The training includes topics like:

• What dignity in care means and why it is important
• Key principles of dignity, such as respect, privacy, and choice
• How to recognise when someone’s dignity is not being respected
• Ways to promote dignity in different care settings
• Practical tips for treating people with dignity in day-to-day care
• The legal and ethical duties of care workers

5. Is the Training Done Online or In-Person?

The training is trainer-led, meaning it is delivered by a trainer in-person or through a live virtual session. This allows for group discussions and hands-on learning, which helps to make the training more useful and relevant.

6. How Long Does the Training Take?

The training typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the group’s needs. Some sessions may last longer if a more detailed course is required.

7. Will I Get a Certificate After the Training?

Yes, after completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate shows that you have attended the course and learned the important principles of dignity in care.

8. How is the Training Delivered?

Trainer-led dignity in care training is usually interactive and includes:

• Presentations to explain the main ideas
• Group discussions and case studies
• Role-playing to practice applying dignity in care
• Question and answer sessions to clarify any doubts

9. Do I Need Any Special Qualifications to Take This Training?

No special qualifications are needed to take the training. It is suitable for all care workers, whether they are new to the profession or have years of experience. The training helps everyone understand how to improve care with dignity and respect.

10. Can the Training Be Tailored to My Needs?

Yes, the training can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of your team or workplace. For example, the trainer can focus on certain issues, such as caring for older people or people with learning disabilities, if that is important for your team.

11. How Do I Book Dignity in Care Training?

To book a session please click on the group booking button above. If you are interested in the e-learning version, please visit the shop page.

12. How Can Dignity in Care Training Help Improve Care?

By promoting dignity, the training helps care workers treat people with respect, ensuring their needs are met in a way that makes them feel valued. This leads to improved care, better communication, and a stronger bond of trust between caregivers and those they care for.

13. Is Dignity in Care Training Required by Law?

In some cases, dignity in care training may be required by law or professional standards for health and social care workers. Even if not legally required, it is strongly recommended to improve the quality of care and ensure that all care workers are following best practices.

14. How Can I Use What I’ve Learned from the Training in My Work?

You can apply the training in your daily work by:

• Treating each person with respect and listening to their needs
• Ensuring privacy and confidentiality
• Empowering people to make choices about their care
• Keeping dignity at the centre of your practice at all times These actions will help to improve the quality of care and make people feel valued and respected.