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Sir Michael Parkinson and Phil Hope launch dignity award

The first ever award which recognises people who treat patients with dignity and respect and who provide outstanding care is launched today by Sir Michael Parkinson and Care Services Minister Phil Hope.

The People's Award for Dignity in Care is open to everyone. Anyone can nominate individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to improve patient dignity in care.

Local nominees will be put forward for a regional award and one overall winner will then be chosen by panel of national judges.

The number of Dignity Champions across the country has already risen to more than 3,000. They include managers, frontline staff, porters, MPs and, most famously, Michael Parkinson. They are all committed to making a difference to the way in which older people are treated in care.

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