We strongly recommend the current principles and values statement should be strengthened to ensure that commissioning is underpinned by ethically based practice (see BASWs Code of Ethicsi). The human rights of service users should be paramount, based on respect for the inherent worth and dignity of all people and their well-being. Organisations should be expected to demonstrate they treat people with compassion, empathy and care. They should also be expected to fully involve and enable people to participate in all aspects of decision making and actions affecting their lives.