Explains concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care In this essay for P1 I will be explaining the theories of equality, diversity and rights within the health and social care sector. I’ll give examples of the different health sectors and a few examples of what people are discriminated against and how the discriminating practise is valued how it affects the workplace. For P2 I will also be describing the discrimatory practices in Health and Social Care. Working in health and social care sector it is important that every individual uses these three health sectors equality, diversity and rights. Each person should be able to identify the importance of gender, age, race, sexuality, beliefs, ethnicity, disability, education, sexual orientation, backgrounds, skin colour and language.
Subsection 2f is extensive in describing unlawful termination as race, colour, sex, sexual preference, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin (Fair Work Act, 2009, p.1988). Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) it is important to note that there is a specialist information and assistance group which have been established within the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman for small and medium sized employers to gain assistance and advice when considering forms of dismissal. In conclusion unlawful dismissal is for certain prohibited reasons such as discrimination, etc, as stated above. An employee’s performance issues or misconduct by and large, encompass unfair dismissals. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sheds some light on the disparity to ensure employees and employers are protected when claims are submitted.
Unit 204 Outcome 4.1 Explain how the likelihood of abuse may be reduced by; * Working with person centred values A person centred approach is counting and treating everyone with respect. Allowing individuals to make their own choices and decisions, respecting their views will gain their self esteem and will help them recognise their own rights and values which will protect them from being abused. It can also help create relationships between staff and residents so they gain somebody to confide in. * Encouraging active participation This promotes inclusion, making an individual feel some self-worth. Will promote confidence and will also help gain friendships.
The government have set out a number of health and social care initiatives which include the Equality Act 2010, the Care Standards act 2000 and The Dignity in Care Act. All these acts are in place to promote anti-discriminatory practice in all health and social care settings. The Equality Act 2010 is in place to stop people being treated unfairly and try to give everyone equal opportunities, the act protects 9 characteristics including; age, disability, gender reassignment , marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Equality Act 2010 ensures that everyone is treated equally for example if in a work setting such as a school it will ensure that all staff regardless of their sex receives the same pay depending on their job role and responsibilities. Care providers will have to follow The Equality Act 2010; they can do this in a number of ways such as creating a set of policies and procedures that the staff will have to follow.
You will have to examine the effects of three different discriminatory practices in care settings. You may like to follow on from the examples you have given in P3 and see what effects discrimination has had on the victims, the person or the organisation causing the discrimination. You should consider the effects of discriminatory practice in detail, identifying those that are most important. natory practice on those who use the service In your report for health and social care workers, explain the different types of communication and interpersonal interaction. Give examples of when these types of communication and interpersonal interaction may be used within the Health & Social Care sector.
For the social significance; establish a caring community to help volunteers understand better the community. Volunteer service is to express love, caring, sharing positive action. It is not only promoting mutual assistance also among people care more for social harmony at all levels. Through volunteer activities, raise public awareness for the responsibility to everyone in the society. And cultivate a sense of belonging to society, civic responsibility, dedication and contribution to society.
Unit Title: Promote equality and inclusion in health social care or children's and young peoples settings Unit Number: 4223-303 Outcome 1 1.1 Explain what is meant by • Diversity Diversity is the differences in people i.e. religion, sexual orientation, well being, food preferences etc • Equality ‘Equality means treating everyone fairly and making equal opportunities available. This also involves respecting individuals differences • Inclusion Inclusion involves making the individual the centre of their life, involving them in everything that is about them so that they are actively involved in all aspects of their life, care and support 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination • withdrawal from society • low mood • suicide • self harm • depression • insomnia 1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity Treating the individual fairly, and providing them with equal opportunities to housing, education, employment, transport, health and social care can help as the individual will feel valued and treated fairly and not made vulnerable, if not minimise/eliminate any discrimination against that individual or by that individual against others. Inclusion also is important as the individual will be aware of their rights, will feel in control and will feel supported to be able to make their own choices and have their needs met. Outcome 2 2.1 Explain how legislation ad codes of practise relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role.
SHC 23: Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Marcia Barreto de Melo 1. Understand the importance of equality and inclusion. 1.2 Explain what is meant by: Diversity: Diversity means difference, in general people have things in common with each other but they are also unique and different in many ways no one is the same. We can find two types of diversity, the visible (e.g race/ethnicity, age , religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation …) and invisible ( e.g. thinking, styles, socio-economic level, education, values, beliefs…) Is of paramount importance to create an environment in which everybody feels valued.
This idea plays well in hand with the principle that cultures and ethnic identities are formed with shared values and preferences. In Putnam’s multicultural society, co-ethnics and non co-ethnics each share their values and ideals amongst each other for a greater common good—the betterment of society. By contributing different skillsets and viewpoints, social capital in a particular population will increase over time, which ultimately increases trust beyond certain ethnic groups that will lead to even more cooperation and meshing between non co-ethnic groups in the
It is also important to ensure the safeguarding of the individual at all times. 1.2 The benefits of using person-centred thinking with individuals are the individual is always at the centre of the process. The individual will be supported in making informed choices for example being involved in the community by attending friendship groups. This will enable an individual to maintain friendships with people that are part of their circle of support. Good progress can help an individual decide what activities that they would like to participate in.