SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people setting. 1.1 What is meant by: diversity, equality and inclusion? Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in our society. These differences need to be recognised and respected. Diversity is about acknowledging your prejudices, allowing people to be different and respecting these differences.
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in adult Social Care settings. 1.1 Define what is meant by :- Diversity:- Working with individuals with a range of social, cultural, disabilities and language & ethnic backgrounds. Each individual should be treated fairly & equally. Equality:- To treat the individuals fairly & equally, making sure the person is given the best care & treatment, & to make their own decisions to the best of their ability, also in line with their own interests. As the carer, we should inform & support the individual.
Unit 303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (SHC 33) Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion The meaning of diversity is difference. Diversity is allowing people to be different and recognising and respecting these differences. We should also challenge others if necessary and speak up for the individuals, if they cannot speak for themselves. Background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age are all factors inclusive in diversity. If in society our actions went deeper than just acceptance of individual’s differences but welcomed them we can create an environment in which everybody feels valued.
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.
Support Individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare Outcome 1 A rights based approach means to treat all with the values of fairness, equality, dignity, respect and autonomy, values which are also at the core of quality health and social care. Some of the reasons why a rights-based approach to health and social care is considered to be best practice are that it supports health and social care staff in meeting their professional ethical obligations; it also improves the decision-making processes and enhances the health and well-being of all service users. The rights base approach also sends a message to society that people with disabilities are first and foremost equal persons with human rights. If an individual was unable to give consent regarding any treatment a best interests decision would be made on behalf of the individual by the individual involved in their immediate care which can be a support worker, social services or doctor. The individual should be given all of the relevant information surrounding the medication or treatment which they require.
It is important for care workers to promote equality, value diversity and respect the rights of service users. There are various ways of how they can challenge discriminatory issues and practices in health and social care. One of the ways in which care worker can promote equality, value diversity and respect the rights of service users is to always put the patient/service user at the heart of the service provision. This means that the patients' individual needs will be met and achieved for example; a personal eating plan to a specific individual. Putting the service user at the centre of the provision generally makes a happier and healthier patient in all areas.
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.
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.
Equality and Diversity Assessment SHC 33 1.1 EYMP 4 3.1 CYP 3.7:4.1 An explanation of what is meant by: Diversity Refers to the difference between people; their values, beliefs, attitudes, cultures, skills, knowledge and the life experience of every individual in a group. Equality Ensures that everyone has a chance to take part in society on an equal basis and be treated appropriately, regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, language, social origin, religious beliefs, marital status and other personal attributes. Inclusion Means that every child, young person, adult or learner is given an equal opportunity to have access to education and care by meeting their specific and individual needs.
Equality is assuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. Promoting equality should remove discrimination in all of the aforementioned areas. Bulling, harassment or victimisations are also considered as equality and diversity issues. For example, it would not be equal treatment to provide two different residents with information about the services available written in English, if one of my residents spoke another language and could not understand English. I must value diversity, and not give favourable treatment to certain residents and neglect the others.