Dignity Champion
Dignity champion training prepares your staff to champion dignity in your service and role-model good practice. They learn to support colleagues to deliver care that protects every resident’s dignity. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Champion dignity and role-model good practice
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what dignity means to the people you support
- Know the legislation and standards that underpin dignity in care
- Understand the Dignity Champion role and its responsibilities
- Recognise the everyday practices that quietly erode dignity
- Understand how privacy, choice and independence protect dignity
- Be able to challenge undignified practice constructively
- Know how to role-model dignified care for colleagues
- Be able to support colleagues to raise concerns
- Know how to review and audit dignity across your service
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
What Dignity Means
- Defining dignity in care
- Dignity and respect
- Seeing care through the resident’s eyes
- The dignity do’s and don’ts
Legislation and Standards
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Care Act 2014
- Equality Act 2010
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- CQC fundamental standards
The Dignity Champion Role
- What a Dignity Champion Does
- Your responsibilities
- Working with your manager
- The Dignity Pledge
Dignity in Everyday Practice
- Personal care
- Communication and language
- Privacy and personal space
- Mealtimes
- Continence and toileting
Choice, Independence and Identity
- Offering real choice
- Supporting independence
- Personal identity and preferences
- Cultural and religious needs
Recognising and Challenging Poor Practice
- Signs that dignity is being lost
- Institutional and task-led practice
- Challenging colleagues constructively
- Escalating concerns
Leading and Sustaining Change
- Role-modelling good practice
- Supporting and coaching colleagues
- Carrying out a dignity audit
- Building an action plan
Keep exploring
Related leadership & management courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Dignity Champion course?
It runs as a 1 day – 6 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care settings, schools & colleges, offices & workplaces, charities, public sector. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Dignity Champion training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our leadership & management training range. Also explore mandatory training and clinical training.