Unit 3 Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity Diversity means difference. Diversity also means that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences, and consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation such as race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual preferences and age. Equality Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can take part and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Care providers will have to follow The Equality Act 2010; they can do this in a number of ways such as creating a set of policies and procedures that the staff will have to follow. The act will protect service users from both direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, victimisation and discrimination arising from disability. As The Equality act is 116 policies and procedures about equality in health care put together, it covers everything that someone can be discriminated against, service providers will follow The Equality act as they won’t want to break the law. The Care Standards Act 2000 sets out the rules and regulations which then manage the procedures of all care facilities such as care homes, children’s homes, nursing homes etc. These service providers are continuously inspected under the care standards act 2000.
Task A Explanation Example Diversity It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. This can be along the dimensions of race, ethnisity, gender, age, physical abilities etc. Equality It means treating everyone the same way, regardles genter, age, ethnisity, disabilities, believes etc. For example, it would not be equal treatment to provide two different people with information about the services available written in english, if one of those people spoke another language and could not understand english. Inclusion Inclusion is allowing everyone equal access to a service.
Each person should be able to identify the importance of gender, age, race, sexuality, beliefs, ethnicity, disability, education, sexual orientation, backgrounds, skin colour and language. Another important thing whilst working in health and social care is as a staff member you should be able to recognise people that are mistreated. With these things followed it shows the dedication and awareness to each client and allows them to feel valued and also respected. There are laws in place to ensure that every individual is treated equally this includes organisations having equality policies to reinforce the concept. Equality: Equality overall is about fairness which means making judgements from discrimination it is also about natural justice which is basic/fundamental judicial extended to a person with rights at issue, it is also about being impartial and reasonable which means showing lack of favours and being liable to give a account of one’s actions.
Assessment task – SHC33 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Important: Within the evidence for the tasks below where relevant you also need to show examples of how you embed the knowledge into your own /the settings practice. Please remember you must show your own knowledge and practice do not copy what is in your research materials. Plagiarism is taken seriously. Task 1 links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. To support understanding and raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion, present the following information: A) an explanation of what is meant by: - Diversity Diversity means difference.
When creating equal opportunity for the residence to participate in activities, we have to consider each residents diversified needs so that individuality would be promoted. Inclusion is to eliminate all barriers that make it difficult for a resident to participate in society, so that all residents can be included in activities to reach their potential as it is a basic right for residents to participate in their own care provisions. 1.2 – describe the potential effects discrimination Answer: Discrimination occurs when certain individuals are unfairly treated than others due to their gender, race, disability, culture, religion, appearance, sexual orientation and ethnicity and beliefs. The potential effects of discrimination could be: • Isolate themselves, withdrawn from society • Low self esteem • Feel anger • Worthless • Lack of confidence • Loss of identity • Challenging behaviour All these would be down to the discrimination the person has had or left 1.3 – explain the importance of inclusive practice in promoting equality and supporting diversity Answer: Inclusive practice is promoting the individuality of the resident, which is why we have to adhere to the care plans in order to meet the
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task A - Short Answer Questions Ai: The current policies and procedures handbook in place at the company. Up to date health and safety requirements. Internet for example: www.gov.co.uk. Aii a: Wages Work conditions Holiday entitlement Disciplinary procedures b: Training Employment Rights Minimum wage Health and safety legislation Equalities and Discrimination law Aiii: To protect employers and employees from those who would take advantage of them and to create a safe working environment. Task B Your work role Bi: My employment is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the CRB.
In England, the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers is overseen by Skills for Health and Skills for Care. www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/code-of-conduct The Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers includes the following principles: Be accountable by making sure you can answer for your actions or omissions Promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of people who use health and social care services and their carers at all times Work in collaboration with your colleagues to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare, care and support Communicate in an open, and effective way to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of people who use health and social care services and their carers Respect a person’s right to confidentiality. THE CARE CERTIFICATE WORKBOOK STANDARD 4 5 Strive to improve the quality of healthcare, care and support through
Consequences of not following the legislation and the Codes of Practice • Individuals – powerlessness, distress, poor care, loss of opportunities, withdrawal and depression, loss of self esteem. • Social care workers - disciplinary actions, dismissal, prosecution. • Others - Loss of opportunities (what the individuals could contribute to society), division and disharmony. Inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity Involving individuals in every aspect of their care will promote their equality and respect their diversity. As a social care worker we have to make sure that everyone is given the opportunity to express their choices and
Diversity assessment necessitates cultural assessment of patients and cultural sharing among healthcare professionals. Assessment and sharing should aim to maximize health outcomes and facilitate multicultural workplace harmony and collaboration. Diversity awareness is most comprehensive when we recognize how the range of similarities and differences may influence the plan of care and professional collaboration: “Diversity may exist based on