Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care

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Understand the importance of equality and Inclusion 1.1 Explain what is meant by Diversity – The value of individual differences and talents, making the workplace somewhere everyone can take part and contribute Equality – to protect against discrimination Inclusion – to include everyone regardless of their age, sex, race, religion, ability or background Discrimination – to treat someone differently due to their age, sex, race, religion, ability or background 1.2 Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting Peoples lack of understanding means a person’s disability or religion could lead them to being stereo-typed and this leads to discrimination. 1.3 Explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination Taking barriers out of a situation can reduce discrimination – steps leading to a cinema means someone in a wheelchair cannot access the venue and means because they cannot get in they cannot watch a film = discrimination. By putting a ramp in everyone can get into the cinema and no one is discriminated against Be able to work in an inclusive way 2.1 Identify which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own role Equal Pay Act 1970 Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Race Relations Act 1975 Disability Discriminations Act 1995 & 2005 Employment Equality (Religion and Beliefs) and (Sexual Orientation) Regulation 2003 Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006 Racial and Religious hatred Act 2006 Equality Act 2006 or 2010 2.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change When someone cannot do something for themselves because of physical, emotional or communication barriers the best way to help is to assist them rather then do it for them. Get them help to move or communicate can
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