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Thursday 25 February 2010 became the UK’s first annual Dignity in Care Day, a new initiative which was announced in the New Year by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.  The decision to have a special day on which to focus on the needs of vulnerable infirm and elderly people within the UK care system came following a year spent by Sir Michael Parkinson as the country’s Dignity Ambassador. 

During the course of his year in office, the former chat show host discovered much to praise, but also plenty to disappoint, and pleaded for standards of care across the board to be improved.  Mick Durham, Director of uke learning, welcomed the call for more caring attitudes throughout the system.  He said, “If we are going to ensure that the dignity of the elderly and infirm is promoted and preserved throughout the care system, we must support those on the front line with the right skills and equipment to be meticulous in every aspect of caring for their clients.