Wednesday 1st February 2017 marks Dignity Action Day and the LSAB Community Reference Group is using this day to encourage others to sign up as Dignity Champions and promote the National Dignity Council’s 10 Point Dignity Do’s.

Zero tolerance of all forms of abuse is the first point in the Dignity Do’s.

Dignity is a safeguarding matter as protecting a person’s dignity can help to prevent abuse and neglect from happening. The prevention of abuse is an important part of the Lambeth Safeguarding Adults Board’s strategic plan.

Restoring dignity after abuse is also an important aspect of the Safeguarding Enquiry process. The promotion of “Making Safeguarding Personal” (one of the 5 issues identified in the Board’s strategic plan for 2016/17) actively upholds the National Dignity Council’s call to treat each person as an individual and to listen and support people to express their needs and wants.

If you are interested in learning more about dignity and safeguarding, there a number of resources to help you.

- To find out more about the Dignity in Care Network and to sign up as a Dignity Champion visit  www.dignityincare.org.uk 

- You can visit the SCIE’s website for guides and publications in relation to protecting dignity and safeguarding in mental health care.

- Action Against on Abuse provide support and information for those affected by or concerned about abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Their confidential helpline can be reached on 080 8808 8141.