Balloon release marks dignity day (From The Northern Echo)
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Balloon release marks dignity day
4:46pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 in Middlesbrough News
TAKING OFF: Residents and staff release balloons
CARE home staff and residents have released balloons to mark Dignity in Care Day.
Residents of Nunthorpe Oaks Care Home, in Middlesbrough, were treated to a pamper morning followed by entertainment and a cream tea to promote the event.
They were joined by Councillor Brenda Thompson and regional manager Sharon Gatus, a past winner of Middlesbrough Council's Dignity award.
Jenny Stubbs, home manager, said that Nunthorpe Oaks followed the ten-point dignity challenge, which includes zero tolerance of all forms of abuse, respecting people's right to privacy and helping to boost residents' confidence and self esteem.
