Diversity is about recognising and valuing everyone’s culture, personality, age, race, sex, disability, gender, religion and beliefs. * Equality – treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Recognise their needs and that they are met in different ways. * Inclusion – equal opportunities for everyone whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, to be included.
Diversity is about recognising differences and valuing the differences. It consist of visible and none visible factors which include the characteristics of a person such as their background, culture personality. In addition to the characteristics that are protected under the discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation and age by recognising and understanding that everyone has the right to be treated as a individual and encouraging individuals to express their individuality freely if they wish everyone who is cared for in your setting will feel valued as a individual. Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential this is stated in the department of health 2004. Equality also means being equal no matter what you race, gender, age, disability, religion, cultural differences and sexual orientation.
Assignment 203- Principles Of Diversity, Equality And Inclusion In Adult Social Care Settings Task A- Short Answer Questions. Ai- Complete The Following Table, Describing In Your Own Words What Each Term Means. Diversity | Is the understanding that everyone is human and has rights no matter of their race, age, gender etc. These people make the world more interesting and different. | Equality | Is making sure that everyone has the equal chance to participate in everyday life to the best they can.
An equality approach understands who we are, based on social categories such as gender, race, disability, religion, sexuality and age. Promoting equality should remove discrimination. Inclusion is used to promote the fact that all people should be freely and openly accommodated without restrictions or limitations of any kind. Inclusion is about valuing all individuals, giving equal access and opportunity to all and removing discrimination. Discrimination can make an individual feel in many different ways.
1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity? By using inclusive practice you promote equality and diversity by equally treating individuals despite gender, race, religion etc. Ensuring everyone in the setting is involved and by doing so you
Diversity consists of both visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as; background, culture, personality and work style and also the protected characteristics such as gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief and age. By recognising and understand individual differences we are able to create an environment in which everybody feels valued. 1.1 b- Equality Equality means the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. Equality is about making sure that people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everybody in exactly the same way.
I received induction for 12 hours, and training when I first joined the company, which provided specialised training relating to the learning disability sector. I receive regular supervision with my line manager, where I can discuss any problems, and get support. I can also request training, and my manager can highlight areas where she thinks I would benefit from further training in. I attend regular refresher courses in training, so that I am up to date with the current standards required for my role. I treat all service users with respect and dignity, and my work practices reflect and promote equal opportunities.
Equality protects people from being discriminated against on the grounds of group membership i.e. sex, race disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or age. Diversity for the workforce is about valuing and reaping the benefits of a varied workforce that makes the best of an individual’s skills and talents whatever their backgrounds. I work for a large City Council who has in place an Equality and Diversity Policy. As a public body they must also comply with the Equality Duty, this ensures that they consider the needs of all individuals in their daily work, in their employees and in delivering services.
NVQ 3 Unit 3 SHC 33 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care Setting Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion Explain what is meant by * Diversity: - means to vary from the average and normal * Equality: - means that state of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status. In law, it means that citizens are given equal opportunities without discrimination of sex, blood, language, social origin or religion. * Inclusion: - is seen as a universal human right and aims at embracing all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other need. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance. Describe the potential effects of discrimination The potential effects of discrimination can be different for different people.
Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication. 1.1 Communication affects my work setting in many different ways, between the service user, their family, friends, carers, seniors and all the medical professionals. This may be done in many different ways ie in person, email, telephone calls, text messages and written correspondence. All individuals have the right to communicate in whichever way they feel most comfortable and this should always be supported accordingly. Effective written and verbal communication and being able to use a variety of interpersonal techniques promotes strong working relationships and will promote good quality care.