title: Ask the experts.
abstract: Dignity is a human rights issue and should be the underlying principle for service delivery. All older people in care should be confident that their dignity will be respected. How can we ensure a more person-centred, dignified service is being offered to older people in inpatient settings?
authors.affiliation: Older people, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Greene
authors.affiliation: St Helens Hospital (St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust).
authors.forename: Sister Caroline
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Ingham
authors.affiliation: Older people's services, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mansfield