DUDLEY'S vision to create a charter for dignity in care will be showcased at a special event next month.

Last year Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living and Disability in Action launched a campaign, with the support of Dudley Council and Healthwatch Dudley, to find out what dignity in care means to borough residents.

The two organisations have spent the past 12 months gathering information from individuals and groups about how to improve the way people are treated.

At noon on February 1, a meeting will take place at Queens Cross Network in Wellington Road, Dudley, where the two voluntary groups will update people with their progress and present the draft dignity in care charter.

The draft charter is a list of top 10 actions, which include making sure people are included when making decisions, making sure people can understand and be part of a conversation and treating people fairly.

Councillor Nicolas Barlow, Dudley Council's cabinet member for adult social care, said: “I would like to thank Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living and Disability in Action for taking the time over the last 12 months to speak to local people and developing Dudley’s vision for dignity in care.

“It’s absolutely right that anyone receiving care, whether it’s from the council or other organisations, should be treated with respect and dignity and I’m confident the charter will have a positive impact in creating a consistent level of care for local people.

“I would encourage everyone to come along to the event and find out more about the work to date and how they can get involved.”

Once finalised, it is hoped the charter will be adopted by borough organisations, including care providers.

The event is open to everyone, including those who have already signed up to be a dignity champion.

People can find out more or register their interest by calling 01384 813460.