Understand what dignity in care means and how to uphold privacy, respect and choice in everyday practice.
Enrol and start straight away · assessment & instant e-certificate included
Dignity in care means treating people with respect and supporting them in a way that values them as individuals and protects their self-worth, whatever their needs. It is a legal expectation under the Care Act and CQC standards and, just as importantly, it is at the heart of care that people actually want to receive. This course explains what dignity in care means, why it matters so much to wellbeing and quality of life, and how easily it can be lost through small, everyday actions that are rushed, impersonal or thoughtless.
It then makes it practical: the dignity factors, and what privacy, respect, choice and control look like in day-to-day support — from personal care and mealtimes to communication and involving people in decisions. It also covers how to recognise and challenge poor care that undermines dignity, and the rights that protect the people you support. It is an awareness-level course that helps every worker put dignity, respect and compassion at the centre of everything they do.
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It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry; in line with UK best practice the certificate shows a recommended renewal date, typically every 3 years for this course.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.