All service users and care providers must have their rights put into consideration in order no to feel discriminated against. In order to prevent this every individual’s right in peace haven house must be respected. For example they should have the right to decide what actions they want to take regarding to their health and should be provided medical care when needed this could apply to the HIV positive service user in peace haven care home. This legislation makes individual feel relevant and cared for and also that they can trust the health system in peace haven care home. Policy: Policies are the rules and regulations of an organisation or institution that should be understood and followed by all that represent the organisation.
Keywords Equality This states that whatever opportunities are presented to one party or group of peoples that the sae opportunities be offered to the rest of the people as well. In terms of health and social care this means people must receive the same quality of health care as everyone else. Equity This is when fairness and justice is shown in the system. In health and social care this would mean quality services from care and hospitals whether or not they live in a good area or they have less money than the next person. Diversity This is when differences between peoples are accepted, and everyone is given respect for the values and beliefs they hold in society Rights These are the legal entitlements we have in society and an example would be the right to live in a society without any abuse being shown because of their gender differences.
Unit 2 P5. Paige Crawford. In every health and social care setting they promote anti-discrimination so all careers and clients do not feel discriminated against. When they promote anti-discrimination practice they have to make sure everyone get the same and equal rights and are all treated with the right amount of attention that is needed and also so they don’t feel as if they are missing out or mistreat. First of all the careers should make sure the service users are made more than welcome.
Equality is about making sure that all people are treated fairly and are given fair choices and is NOT about treating everyone in the same way. In a health and social care environment it means that all individuals regardless of any differences or special needs, should have the same equal opportunities, and access to the same services, receive the same support, care and respect as any other individual. Inclusion: Valuing the diversity of all members of our society, we should promote the involvement of an individual in decision making and being included when discussing the choices in services and when planning the kind of support they want. Positively making sure that an individual’s needs are respected, and their beliefs have been considered. It is important that they feel they have been able to express their feelings and that they have personally participated in any discussions regarding their care plan for their needs.
B- Equality Means that all people are to be treated alike and that they should have the same opportunities. Equality stands to embrace the positive aspects of diversity. Everyone should have the same rights and access to education, health care and opportunities for development. C- Inclusion Inclusion is to understand that people are different and to embrace it. It means that no one should be discriminated against because of his or her background.
This helps to prevent physical and emotional abuse as there are many services and procedures in place to protect and to make sure each individual rights are met and equal to everyone else’s. Also by having the no secrets guidance will help to make sure that each case that is dealt with, gets the right sort of evidence to help keep the vulnerable adult safe and make sure that it won’t happen to them again and to be able to help them after the trauma of being physically or emotionally abused. This would help as all agencies work together to help the adult get better and get the correct type of treatment for the individuals situation. Also this guidance helps to make sure each agency is honest in what they are saying and not hiding any information, so that there is trust within the system to be able to help each vulnerable adult that may be getting abused. So if a professional has seen or heard a colleague abusing an individual in some way, which would then have to be reported straight away to the person who is in charge, who would be the most reliable person and able to help this vulnerable adult.
Unit 2 – Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care. Sex Discrimination Act 1975 This is to protect both men and women against discrimination or harassment on the grounds of gender in employment, education, and advertising or in the provision of housing goods, services or facilities. Race Relations Act 1976 This act protects racial equality and ensures no person is discriminated against on the grounds of their race. It promotes good relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds. Mental Health Act 1983 This allows action to be taken, when necessary to make sure that people with mental health difficulties or learning difficulties get the care and treatment they need for their own safety and the safety and protection of others.
There also shouldn’t be no unlawful discrimination to the patients. The Effectiveness, efficiency and equality principle informs people to seek the information/resources that are there for the patients availability in order to get the most effective, efficient and equitable way, so that the patients needs are met
We are legally governed by the Human Rights Act to respect and protect an individual's rights first and foremost in everything that we do. It is a legal requirement of all health and social care staff to attend training enabling them to appropriately meet the needs of every individual in our care. Individuals have the right to receive the relevant support and treatment required for them to lead a comfortable life. A predominant focus of the training is the safety of the individual and how to maintain a safe, comfortable environment. Our policies and procedures within the work place protect the rights of individuals by making sure that we follow a person-centred approach and treat each case individually, but most importantly equally to any other case.
Having person-centred guidelines provides anti-discrimination practice and helps promote to each individual to their individual needs, their right to equal opportunities, independence, choice, dignity and safety. Ensuring freedom of choice. 1.3 Person-centred values should influence all aspects of social care because The Human Rights Act 1998 makes it a law and following the guidelines should ensure individuals are treated as an individual and have freedom of choice. Providing people with dignity and respect. Working alongside the guidelines of person-centred values should eliminate discrimination, abuse, lack of dignity and respect, service users making their own choices and restricting individuals being an individual.