Concepts Flashcards
what is equality?
providing fair & equal access to services & opportunities
what is diversity?
value individual differences & recognising that each person’s unique background & perspectives positively contribute to society
what are rights?
fundamental principles that guarantee dignity, choice & freedom from discrimination or harm
what does it mean to respect a person as an individual?
recognising their unique needs, preferences & characteristics
what does is mean to treat people fairly?
- provide services & support in an unbiased & consistent manner
- ensure no discrimination or favouritism
what does it mean to give people the same opportunities regadless of differences?
- provide every individual with the same acces to resources, programs & services regardless of personal characteristics
- adapt services to ensure everyone has an equal chance to benefit
what does it mean to treat people according to their needs?
treat people according to their specific needs to achieve fair outcomes
what does it mean to respect racial diversity?
recognise different ethnic backgrounds & respect and celebrate people’s heritage, identity & experiences without prejudice
what does it mean to respect religious diversity?
- understand & respect various religious beliefs, practices & experiences without prejudice
- make accomodations to support religious needs. eg. prayer room
what does it mean to respect cultural diversity?
respect language, customs, beliefs & social behaviours that vary across cultural groups
what does it mean to respect gender diversity?
- respect that people may identify with a gender different to the one they were assigned at birth
- repsect chosen names & pronouns
what does it mean to respect sexuality diversity?
respect & avoid discrimination, providing a supportive environment for all individuals
what does it mean to respect age diversity?
people of all ages given equal care, resources an opportunities with services tailored to age-specific needs
what does it mean to respect family diversity?
- recognice that families come in diverse forms
- care should be inclusive & respectful of all family arrangements
what does it mean to respect marriage & civil partnership diversity?
- respect all relationship forms equally
- provide inclusive support for partners and spouses in decision-making
what does it mean to respect social class diversity?
- respect individuals from all economic backgrounds
- recognise that financial & social differences may impact access to care & support
what does it mean to respect language diversity?
- accommodate individuals eho speak different languages
- provide language aids to ensure effective communication & equality care
what does it mean to respect dress diversity?
- allowing individuals to express their identity & beliefs through clothing
- includes religious or cultural attire
what does it mean to respect food diversity?
understanding & accomodating dietary needs & preferences
what does it mean to respect music diversity?
- different musical preferences reflect cultural, generational or personal tastes
- makes environments more inclusive & comforting
what does it mean to respect diversity of the arts?
- appreciation for diverse forms of art
- fosters a welcoming environment for all backgrounds & preferences
what does it mean to respect educational diversity?
understanding that individuals come with different educational backgrounds & life experiences
what does it mean to respect pregnancy and maternity diversity?
- recognise the unique needs of expectant or new parents
- should offer tailored support associated with pregnancy & parenthood
what does it mean to respect disability diversity?
- acknowledge visible & invisible disabilities
- ensure accessibility & support tailored to the individuals needs & abilities
what does it mean to respect the choice of individuals?
right to make their own decisions about their care & treatment
what does it mean to respect the confidentiality of individuals?
ensure that an individual’s personal information is kept private & on a need to know basis
what does it mean to protect individuals from harm & abuse?
- individuals have the right to feel safe & protected
- conducting risk assessments & implementing policies
what does it mean to give individuals equal & fair treatment?
individuals should be treated without discrimination, prejudice or bias
what does it mean to respect the right to consultation of individuals?
- individuals have the right to be consulted about their care
- should be regularly communicating with individuals
what does it mean to respect the right to individuals right to life?
individuals’ lives should be protected & supported with appropriate care & treatment
what is promoting equality & diversity in health & social care services?
- use non-discriminatory language
- challenge discrimination by other individuals
what is promoting individual rights & beliefs in health & social care services?
- provide access to a prayer room
- support pregnant womens’ birth plans
- provide menu that caters all dietary needs
what is maintaining confidentiality in health & social care services?
- personal documents locked away & protected
- information shared on a need-to-know basis
what is maintaining confidentiality in childcare environments?
- personal documents locked away & protected
- information shared on a need-to-know basis
what is making the welfare of the child paramount in childcare environments?
- child’s needs come first
- child should never be humiliated
what is keeping children safe & maintaining a healthy environent in childcare environments?
- all staff should be DBS checked and wear lanyards at all times
- health & safety procedures to be followed
what is working in partnership with parents/ guardians in childcare environments?
- 2 way relationship between care setting & family
- value one another’s views to achieve the best outcome
what is value in diversity in childcare environments?
- displayed resources should reflect different cultural beliefs
- celebrate all holidays
- meet communication & mobility needs
what is ensuring equality of opportunity in childcare environments?
- meet individual needs
- all activities & areas should be accessible for each individual
what is anti-discriminatory practice in childcare environments?
- staff should use non-discriminatory language & any comments or behaviour should be challenged
what is working with other professionals?
- work with other practitioners or agencies that support children
what are advocacy services?
getting support from another person in order to help an individual express their views & wishes
what are examples of advocacy services?
- SEAP
- MENCAP
- Empower Me
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
what are examples of support groups?
- MIND
- Age UK
- Headway
what are examples of informal support?
- Friends
- Family
- Neighbours
what is SEAP?
- charity that resolves issues or concerns about health & well-being
what is MENCAP?
- charity that works in partnership with people with a learning disability
what is Empower Me?
- organisation that supports mental health service users & people with learning difficulties to have a voice
what is British Institute of Learning Disabilities?
- body that campaigns for people with learning difficulties to be valued equally & be treated with dignity & respect
what is MIND?
- charity that campaigns to improve services, raise awareness & promote understanding about mental health problems
what is Age UK?
- charity that raises awareness of the difficult situations faced by many older people
what is Headway?
- association that promotes understanding about brain injuries
- provides information & support to survivors & their families
what is Informal Support?
- recieve support from people they know
- provide essential services like shopping to allow the person to maintain indepedence
