St Catherine's celebrates Dignity Action Day

February 2012

Dignity Action Day is a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of Dignity in Care, and gives an opportunity to ensure people in care are treated as individuals who are given choice, control and a sense of purpose.

At St Catherine's we are proud of the care we deliver to our residents, with dignity and respect remaining at the forefront of this; and wanted to celebrate the day while raising awareness of the importance of the continued respect for individuals living in care.

Residents, family and members of staff at St Catherine's have created a Dignity Tree which is stood at our reception; providing an opportunity for everyone to focus on the meaning of dignity. Individuals were invited to think about what dignity meant to them, and then were asked to write a personal quote which was placed on the tree. Moreover, this lovely token acts as a reminder to visitors about dignity and respect, and will be left at the reception as a reminder for the next year.

Additional celebrations extended to musical entertainment planned for the afternoon; with guests invited to sing along with Carol Lee, again reminding everyone of the purpose of Dignity Action Day by providing opportunities for residents to keep mentally stimulated and entertained.