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Dignity, Privacy & Respect in Care training

Six microlessons on dignity, privacy and respect in care, the law behind them, spotting poor practice, supporting specific needs and building a culture of dignity, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Dignity, Privacy & Respect in Care course covers

This course shows care teams how to put dignity, privacy and respect into everyday practice in six microlessons. It covers what the three values mean, the legal framework including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and CQC Regulation 10, how to recognize discrimination and poor practice, how to support specific care needs with dignity, person-centered care and shared decisions, and how to sustain a culture of dignity.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Show behaviors that protect dignity, privacy and respect during personal care
  • Explain the legal duties behind dignity in care, including CQC Regulation 10
  • Recognize and report discrimination, subtle poor practice and institutional barriers
  • Support people with dementia, cultural or communication needs with dignity
  • Put person-centered care and shared decision-making into practice
  • Help build a dignity-focused culture through reflection, feedback and speaking up
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1What Dignity, Privacy and Respect Mean in Care
2The Legal Framework Around Dignity in Care
3Recognising Discrimination and Poor Practice
4Supporting Specific Care Needs with Dignity
5Person-Centred Care in Practice
6Implementing and Sustaining a Culture of Dignity

  1. What Dignity, Privacy and Respect Mean in Care: What dignity, privacy and respect look like, and the behaviors that undermine them.
  2. The Legal Framework Around Dignity in Care: The Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and CQC Regulation 10.
  3. Recognising Discrimination and Poor Practice: Spotting subtle poor practice, bias and institutional discrimination, and acting on it.
  4. Supporting Specific Care Needs with Dignity: Dignified personal care, consent and support for dementia, culture and communication needs.
  5. Person-Centred Care in Practice: Autonomy, choice and shared decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
  6. Implementing and Sustaining a Culture of Dignity: Reflective practice, supervision and the courage to speak up about poor care.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Dignity, Privacy & Respect in Care (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Care workers and support workers
  • Nurses and healthcare assistants
  • Domiciliary care teams
  • Team leaders and registered managers

Laws covered

  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Regulation 10. People using care services must be treated with dignity and respect, including privacy and support for their independence.
  • Human Rights Act 1998. Protects rights such as freedom from degrading treatment (Article 3) and respect for private and family life (Article 8).
  • Equality Act 2010. Care services must not discriminate because of a protected characteristic and must make reasonable adjustments.
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005. People are presumed to have capacity, and decisions made for them must be in their best interests and the least restrictive option.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Dignity, Privacy & Respect in Care training

How long is the Dignity, Privacy & Respect in Care course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What is CQC Regulation 10?

The regulation on dignity and respect in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. It requires care providers to treat people with dignity and respect, protect their privacy and support their independence.

What does poor practice around dignity look like?

Often it is small things: talking about someone's care in a corridor, using pet names they haven't chosen, or starting personal care without explaining or asking. The third microlesson shows how to spot it and what to do.

How often should staff take dignity in care training?

Cover it during induction and refresh it regularly. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the Dignity, Privacy & Respect in Care course first?

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