Unit 303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or young people's settings Diversity Each individual is unique. It is important to recognise the differences in people. Factors considered are: race ethnicity gender sexual orientation social-economics age physical ability religious beliefs political beliefs It is important that we not only recognise the differences between individuals, but that we embrace and explore them in a safe, positive and nurturing setting. Equality We must ensure that each individual person is treated fairly and no less favourably, specific to their needs, with all aspects of diversity taken into consideration. Inclusion This is a universal human right.
OUTCOME 1 UNDERSTAND THE LEGISLATION AND POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. 1.1 IDENTIFY LEGISLATION AND POLICIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUSION, EQUAL LIFE CHANCES AND CITIZENSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. There are four main acts in this country that cover individuals with disabilities. • Human Rights Act 1998 • Equality Act 2010 • Disability Discrimination Act 2005 • Mental Capacity Act 2005 Plus: • United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 1.2 EXPLAIN HOW THIS LEGISLATION AND POLICIES INFLUENCE THE DAY TO DAY EXPERIENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY • Human Rights Act - the Equality and Human Rights Commission works to make sure that people are treated fairly and equally. They work to stop discrimination against disabled people, men and women and people from different races and cultures.
-Supporting people to exercise their rights-the rights of people are protected by law and in particular by the Human Rights Act 1998.Sixteen basic human rights have been incorporated into UK law. These rights protect everyone from harm, and set out what we can say and do, as well as our right to fair trial and other basic entitlement. We as care workers have an important role in upholding people’s rights. -Supporting people to exercise choices. Choice is not only for people who can speak for themselves.
It is based on the belief and values that people with learning disabilities are entitled to the same rights and choices as other members of society. To be included, and not segregated from other members of society. 1.4 Explain how the beliefs and values on which person-centred thinking is based differs from assessment and other approaches to planning. Person-centred thinking is based around the individual and what is important to live their life in a way that they want, and the support they required to achieve this. Assessments and other approaches take into account the basic requirements for each individual but the individual may not be involved with the decision on where they are placed.
Area of knowledge one – Principles and values a. Demonstrate that you care about the principles and values essential for working with children, young people, their families and carers. Principles and Values • Respect • Empowerment • Ownership • Inclusive • Consent • Confidentiality • Accountability • Impartiality • Anti-discrimination It is important to adhere to these principles and values for the welfare of the young people. They may have come from backgrounds where they were not treated very well, did not have many belongings and did not have many choices. All people should be treated with respect, should be able to make their own choices and progress in life, no matter their background, gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
RIGHTS: the Human Rights Act 1998 gives the individual’s certain rights and should be respected and protected at all time (Moonie N 2006). CHOICE: Making choice is part of our everyday activities and the freedom we exercised in making those choices is very important. Individuals with severe learning disabilities should be supported to express their preferences in the choices they make (Moonie N 2006). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Care workers should work to promote equality of opportunity by ensuring access to fair but equal treatment irrespective of their identity (Moonie N 2006). 1.2 One procedure for
“The Act sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals in the UK have access to. They include: Right to life, Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, Right to liberty and security, Freedom from slavery and forced labour , Right to a fair trial , No punishment without law, Respect for your private and family life, home and correspondence, Freedom of thought, belief and religion, Freedom of expression, Freedom of assembly and association, Right to marry and start a family , Protection from discrimination in respect of these rights and freedoms, Right to peaceful enjoyment of your property, Right to education, Right to participate in free elections” http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/your-rights/human-rights/what-are-human-rights/human-rights-act This follows on to ensure that carers provide roles to client’s so the individuals are provided with full respect. To be respected within the health and social care field it is important that professionals and clients share equality within the relationship. Once equality is maintained other qualities come
Unit 4222-245 Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD 201) Outcome 1 Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1. identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities 2. explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families. Outcome 2 Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability The learner can: 1. explain what is meant by ‘learning disability’ 2. give examples of causes of learning disabilities 3. describe the medical and social models of disability 4. state the approximate proportion of individuals with a learning disability for whom the cause is ‘not known’ 5. describe the possible impact on a family of having a member with a learning disability. Outcome 3 Understand the historical context of learning disability The learner can: 1. explain the types of services that have been provided for individuals with learning disabilities over time 2. describe how past ways of working may affect present services 3. identify some of the key changes in the following areas of the lives of individuals who have learning disabilities: • where people live • daytime activities • employment • sexual relationships and parenthood • the provision of healthcare. Outcome 4 Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active
Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 1. Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1.1 Identifying the polices and the legislation that promote inclusion, the human rights of a person with learning disabilities of their citizenship and equal life chances, (National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990), (Disability Discrimination Act 2005), (Disability Equality Duty 2006). The individuals with learning disabilities should be treated with dignity, respect and have the same rights as everyone else. The approach for individual with learning disability for the 21st century (Department of Health 2001a). 1.2 These legislation are set to protect the vulnerable from abuse, prejudice or any form of harassment and labelling individuals or stereotyping them.
In its preamble the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises that the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. The human rights of people with learning disabilities are inseparable from those of their fellow citizens. In March 2008 the Joint Committee on Human Rights (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) issued a report: A Life Like Any Other? Human Rights of Adults with Learning Disabilities. This stated that the HRA “provides a legal framework for service providers to abide by, and for service users to demand that they are treated with respect for their dignity”.