Diversity challenges us to recognize and value all sorts of differences in order to make our environment a better place for everyone to work. | Diversity is visible and non-visible differences which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, race, personality disability, age, gender belief are religion. | Equality | Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognizes that their needs are met in different ways. | Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, Equal wages for the employees with same qualification, experience doing the same job.
Explanation why person - centred values are important and how they influence social care work. A care worker need to be able to understans the importance of promoting the following values at all times and these values underpin the whole of health adn social care. Individuality Everybody involved in the care of individuals need to get to know about the needs of people from different ethnic and religious groups and also about people's beliefs and preferences. This value is important because by paying attention to these things, we can show respect and preserve individuals dignity. It influences social care work, because when we are caring for someone we have to be able to recognise that everybody is different and we must not impose our preferences to them.
The values which one person feels are important in their life may not be so to another. To provide the best support to a person, their values must be taken into account and by doing so you will be empowering that person, increase their self determination and improve their independence. A person’s values will include their Individuality – as a carer you see each person as an individual and promote their interests, aspirations and needs in all you do. Your organisation should fit around these individualities not the person fit in with the organisation. Rights - the rights of people are protected by law, and in particular by the Human Rights Act 1998. protects people from harm and guarantees them basic entitlements such as the right to respect and equality Choice – Choice means having access to a wide range of options and information.
How can national initiative promote anti-discriminatory practice? Anti-discrimination law refers to the law on the right of people to be treated equally. They prevent unfair or unequal treatment of many people or a person for their views. Also, they prevent segregation, which is one of the main reasons they exist. UK made it official that in ‘employment, in consumer transactions and in political participation’; people must be dealt with on an equal basis regardless of sex, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and sometimes religious and political opinions.
* Everyone has a unique history and ‘life story’. This will affect their needs, life choices, and their behaviour and it can only be affective if it takes the unique life history into account. * Person centred care and personalised approaches have very positive outcomes for service users, it has been reported that improvements in general health and well-being. * Working with a person-centred approach means you can adapt your approach when situations and/or needs change. * Everyone wants to have control over their own life and has the right to make choices-
For example if the resident doesn’t wish to be washed by a male member of staff this should influence all areas of that persons care. Each individual should be treated with respect and dignity. Each person is to be looked at as a whole not just one aspect of there needs. 1.3 Person centred values should influence all aspects of social care work. There should be the best possible care provided to the individual and be meeting all needs that’s are required.
Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client, and all staff are aware of the current needs of the client. Communication is vital to make a persons quality of life better 1.2: Effective communication is the foundation if everything you do in your work and affects every aspect of your work and who you work with, The resident is the most important but liaison with the family and friends is crucial for personal information including colleagues. Communication is different depending on the person and the reason : ie a GP for medical reasons, a funeral director for there last wishes, a social worker to determine there needs. It is a two way process and the type of communication will vary depending on who you are communicating with and their age. The communication can be either verbal or non verbal.
Standard 5 5.1.a Person-centred is about providing care and support that is centred or focused on the individual and their needs. I will need to develop a clear understanding about the individuals. This includes their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, their family and other professionals’ involvement. My role is think about values: * Care: having someone’s best interests at heart and doing what I can to maintain or improve their wellbeing * Compassion: being able to feel for someone, to understand them and their situation * Competence: to understand what someone needs and have the knowledge and skills to provide it * Communication: to listen carefully but also be able to speak and act in a way that the person can understand
For this task I have been asked to describe how anti-discriminatory practise is promoted in health and social care settings, this meaning action taken to prevent discrimination against people on the grounds of race, class, gender, disability etc. anti-discrimination practise promotes equality by introducing anti-discrimination policies in the work place. It is important that health care workers promote equality, value diversity and respect the rights of service users always putting the service user at the heart of the service provision. This meaning that the service user’s individual needs will be meet and achieved . Care workers, also need to have an understanding of what it would be like to use the services, with this all the service
Also to be aware of the diversity and needs of your patients and identify areas where needs could be better satisfied and where the diversity of patients could be improved. This is where the training improves my ability because it is for me to action the hospital’s written equality, diversity and inclusion policy and make sure that I work within the guidelines set. Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care 2.1 Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and individual’s right. In the healthcare profession we always try to give the best service which we can and ensure that people are happy with the service that we provide but sometimes dilemmas occur as we don’t always agree with everyone. Unfortunately having codes of conduct/procedures etc do not always match the wishes of the person.