Derwen college makes waves for dignity

Students at Derwen College, in Shropshire, made waves for Dignity Action Day, on a visit to a local care centre.

The college’s Derwen On Tour (DOT) group visited Morris Care Centre, in Telford, to perform a Mexican wave and a signed Makaton song and dance routine for the residents. The show was greatly received and the students enjoyed performing and chatting with the residents after the performance.

The show was put on as part of Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)’s Dignity Day celebrations with the theme of ‘Making Waves for Dignity’.

Lydia Tyanase, Clinical Services Manager, said: “We were absolutely delighted when DOT approached us. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the performance and we look forward to welcoming the students back again.”

The college also celebrated Dignity Action Day in other ways. Customers to Derwen College’s Garden Café had the chance to put the ‘tea’ in dignity by enjoying a free cup of tea for every visitor. The café, which is open to the public, offers students valuable real-life work experience in the kitchen and front of house.

Finally, the college created its own Dignity Tree where staff and students were encouraged to write their thoughts and views on what dignity means on coloured leaves which were then used to decorate the tree.