Description
Respecting rights, promoting dignity in every act of care
Every individual receiving care has the right to be treated with dignity and to have their privacy respected. Protecting these rights is central to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and building trust between care workers and those they support.
This e-learning course, part of the Care Certificate standards, introduces learners to the principles of privacy and dignity in health and social care. It helps staff understand how to promote independence, respect personal choices, and provide support in a sensitive and respectful way.
The course is suitable for all care staff, including new care workers, healthcare assistants, and support workers across care homes, hospitals, and community settings.
Key topics include:
-
What privacy and dignity mean in a care context
-
Why protecting privacy and dignity is important
-
Ways to support dignity in daily care tasks
-
Respecting personal choices, values, and beliefs
-
Maintaining confidentiality and boundaries
-
Promoting independence while offering support
-
The role of care workers in upholding human rights
By completing this course, learners will understand how to provide care that maintains dignity, respects privacy, and supports individuals to live with independence and self-respect.
✅ Part of the Care Certificate training suite
✅ Essential for building trust and delivering person-centred care
✅ Promotes dignity, independence, and respect
Care that protects rights and enhances quality of life.
