DH DSSA Programme

The Department of Health's Delivering Same-Sex Accommodation Programme held two web seminars to introduce the newly published Facilitator's Guide to Delivering Same-Sex Accommodation.

Over 30 Dignity Champions joined the seminars on-line and were given the opportunity to view and discuss the guide.

The guide provides the resources to facilitate training sessions on same-sex accommodation in team or departmental meetings, or as a dedicated training or induction session.

The aims of the training sessions are to:

• clarify definitions and guidance around same-sex accommodation;

• increase understanding of the importance of same-sex accommodation;

• help staff overcome challenges to delivering same-sex accommodation; and.

• help staff communicate with patients about same-sex accommodation.

Feedback following the webinar included:

"This is an excellent resource. At present we provide general dignity training and same sex accommodation is slotted in within that. This could give us more of a guideline to focus on the issues. Thank you."

"I would definitely consider recommending the training to my colleagues. Thank you...it has been extremely informative."

"Thank you for hosting this event. Very helpful and focused, the pack will be crucial."

The pack can be ordered via DH Publications on 0300 123 1002.