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More funding to improve dignity and care for older people

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services yesterday (13 July) announced an extra £100,000 Assembly Government funding to support National Dignity in Care Action Plan which will include providing a programme of regional training events across Wales.

This group was set up in October 2007 by the Deputy Minister to ensure good practice in relation to promoting dignity and respect across the health and social care sectors.  

Chaired by Dr Win Tadd the group have been instrumental in publishing examples of good practice as well as promoting multi-agency working across all sectors involved in care.

Mrs Thomas said:

"National Dignity in Care Co-ordinating Group is a body committed to promoting to health and social care providers the message of  respect and dignity for all. The abuse of older people is as socially unacceptable as child abuse and should not be tolerated by society.

“I am pleased to see the progress made by the National Dignity in Care Co-ordinating Group.  The £100,000 of Welsh Assembly Government funding will allow for a regional programme of dignity in care training so that we can tackle this problem head on in Wales.”

In her capacity as Chair of the National Dignity in Care Co-ordination Group,  Dr Tadd, said:

"Through a joint working and partnership approach, we all have an opportunity in Wales to deliver person-centred care which is essential for dignity."

In addition, a Social Care Subgroup has been convened, Chaired by Angela Roberts representing Age Alliance, she said:

"The release of this funding demonstrates the commitment that the Welsh Assembly Government has towards the dignity in care work."

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