Implementing Anti-Discriminatory Practice

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Difficulties that may arise when implementing anti-discriminatory practice and ways of overcoming the difficulties in health and social care In this unit so far I have looked at ways in which individuals should be treated in health and social care settings. I have also looked at legislation, policies and discrimination. In health and social care, it is important to be careful with what you say and do. This is so that you do not cause offence to anyone or discriminate against a certain individual or group of individuals. It is important to promote anti-discriminatory practice when working in health and/or social care settings however; when you are implementing this, there can be some difficulties. Below I am going to discuss the difficulties…show more content…
For example, if you are in a social care setting and a service user comes to you about needing advice and support, it is important that you do not say anything that may offend them, especially if they are from another country and do not speak English well. If a service user speaks French, it is important that you communicate with the service user in a way that both you and the service user understand. If you cannot understand what they are saying, you should ask someone else to talk to them or ask an interpreter to translate for you both. This would make communication more effective and avoid anyone from feeling discriminated against. This is because, in some countries, different words mean different things. This means that if you say something, you can say it without meaning any offence to the service user, however they may feel that you are discriminating against them as they may interpret what you have said in the wrong…show more content…
In this scenario it is important that you use their preferred method of communication. This can be sign language, makaton, or any other type of method that will ensure both you and the service user know what is being said. If you do not have the right equipment in the setting to help communication be effective, the service user may feel discriminated against as you are not providing for their needs. In health and social care settings, it is important that you provide equipment for everyone so that no one feels discriminated against. Language barriers can cause people to feel discriminated against, meaning that they make feel unhappy and uncomfortable in the setting. This can really lower their self-esteem and make them feel that they are not worthy. Also, without the right equipment and support, the service user may not receive the right care and help that they need causing things to become worse for
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