Unit 203 – Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards UNIT 4222-203 1. Define what is meant by: (1.1.1) a. diversity - Individuals representing more than one national origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation b. equality – Being Equal in status, rights and opportunities c. inclusion - Being included within a group or structure. Sense of belonging, respected or feeling valued for who you are. d. discrimination - distinguishing differences between things or treating someone as inferior based on their race, sex, national origin, age or other characteristics 2. Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting (1.1.2) 3.
A description of the legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination. The equality act is a legislation that is in place to ensure that people are given equal rights and opportunities regardless of their age, gender, disability, reace, religion or belief and sexual orientation. This legislation promotes diversity, equality and inclusion by making it a requirement that they are commonly practiced and incorporated into the health and social care setting making it illegal to discriminate against a person / or persons for any reason. The main acts incorporated into the equality act 2010 are: The care quality commission The disability discrimination act 2005 Human rights act 1998 The equal pay act 1970 The sex discrimination act 1999 The race relations act 2003 An explanation of the possible consequences for individuals, care workers and others if the legislation and codes of practice are not followed. If these codes of practice and legislations where not to be followed the consequences can be diverse.
Unit 303: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is ment by: · Diversity - Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences.
UNIT 203: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1.1- Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
Olumide Olayinka BVE4904 Assignment 203– Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social care Settings Task B Presentation Bi - Direct discrimination is intended by an individual usually due to a person’s background, culture, personality, race, disability, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation and age. Indirect discrimination refers to applying a provision, criterion or practice which disadvantages people of a particular group (defined by sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, Bii - Direct discrimination may occur in a care home by a service provider only supporting a female, only support someone of their own culture, refuse to give personal care to males or not include everyone in a group activity. Indirect discrimination may occur in a way whereby a service provider is thinking everyone drinks tea so only offer tea, by giving a service user a shower daily but not offering a bath or see if they would prefer just a wash or not making a reasonable adjustment which can exclude individuals with disabilities. Biii -By supporting an individual’s diversity by recognising their differences and valuing them and their individuality, by supporting individuals equality, treating a person equally, by including them in all group activities and encouraging individuals to express their views and opinions, by not treating anyone differently due to their background, ethnicity, culture, race, age, sexual orientation, personality, disability, religion, beliefs and gender and overall promoting good practice can prevent/stop the likelihood of abuse Biv - when we work in an inclusive way we are openly communicating with people by, getting to know what their preferences are and building trust. when a person has someone they trust, they become less of a victim , less likely to be discriminated against.
Unit 203 1.1 Diversity: Understanding that each individual person is unique free from prejudice Equality: Equality is ensuring individuals are treated fairly and equally, including, race, gender, disability. Inclusion Make people feel valued and respected to be included in their care, activities and any excursions. To make feel part of family Discrimination: Discrimination is when someone treats someone else unfairly and making them inferior based on, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation. 1.2 I could argue direct discrimination in my work setting as I am not allowed to care for some of the female homeowners due to my gender and age. Indirect Discrimination is when it’s about you or someone else but not obvious.
Assignment 303 Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Task A Ai Using the table below explain in your own words what each term means give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanations | Explanation | Example | Diversity | Recognising that although people have things in common everyone is very different and unique | Each service user I care for has a personal care plan which has been constructed to take into account the individual needs and preferences no to service users are the same so by identifying their individual needs it promotes a sense of diversity. | Equality | Equality is about ensuring people you come into contact with are treated with fairness no matter race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. | I treat all the staff I work with in the same way no matter their age, race or gender. | Inclusion | Allowing everyone to be included | Making sure that if I plan an activity for the day that it is accessible for all to join in. | Discrimination | This is where someone is treated less favourable on the basis of their age, gender and race etc.
Unit M6023044 - principles of Diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1.1- Explain what is meant by: 1.1a- Diversity 1.1b- Equality 1.1c- Inclusion 1.1d- Discrimination Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs.
It promotes anti-discriminatory | |discrimination on the grounds of race. |practice by making sure that everyone is treated equally no matter | | |what race or ethnicity they are. | |Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 – An act of parliament |It promotes anti-discriminatory practice by ensuring that people | |which has now been repealed and replaced by the equality act 2010 |with physical and mental disabilities and also people with illnesses| |prohibits discrimination against disables people in a range of |such as HIV, cancer or depression are treated equally no matter | |circumstances, covering employment and occupation, education, |what. | |transport and the provision of goods. |
Unit 12 Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult care settings 1: Explain what it is meant by: A: Diversity B: Equality C: Inclusion D: Discrimination (1.1.1) : A: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. B: Everyone is treated the same and equal, without regard to religious, political, social, or personal beliefs.