Local people given chance to recognise work of hospital staff in prestigious awards
Local people can say 'thanks' for the care they have received by nominating staff for a Dignity in Care award.
Would you like to say 'thanks' for the care that you or a friend or family member have received? Members of the public are invited to nominate individuals or teams for a prestigious award in recognition of the care they give to patients.
The People's Award for Dignity in Care gives you the opportunity to recognise individuals or teams who work in health & social care.
The award celebrates individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide care that respects people’s dignity. Anyone employed in providing care can be nominated, from nurses and social workers to hospital porters and nursing home employees.
The judges are looking for health & social care staff who have gone the extra mile to provide care that respects people’s dignity. This could mean:
- Focusing on the person: providing simple, clear and accessible information about services
- Providing a better service: striving to deliver a service that's personal
- Showing dignity & respect: supporting people to express their needs and wants
If you would like to nominate a member of staff for this award, visit www.dignityincare.org.uk or call 0870 000 1100.
The nominations close on 6 March. Ten regional finalists will then be selected to go through to the final in July where the winner and runners up will meet Sir Michael Parkinson and Phil Hope, Minster for Care Services.
Date: 20 February 2009