EDI - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

Equality:

Answer 1

making sure that people, or groups of people, are not treated less favourably because of their protected characteristic.

Question 2

Diversity:

Answer 2

recognising, respecting and valuing everyone as an individual.

Question 3

Inclusion:

Answer 3

a sense of belonging where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

Question 4

Bias:

Answer 4

an inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way that is closed- minded or unfair

Question 5

Cultural competence:

Answer 5

an ability to understand and interact with people in a way that recognises and respects diversity and cultural difference, including values, beliefs and behaviours.

Question 6

Intersectionalities:

Answer 6

recognising that multiple issues and identities – and therefore levels of discrimination – can overlap.

Question 7

Unlawful discrimination:

Answer 7

treating a person unfairly because of their protected characteristics. Positive discrimination is the act of treating someone more favourably because of a protected characteristic and is unlawful under the Equality Act.

Question 8

What are the 9 protected characteristics under Equality Act 2010

Answer 8

1. Age,
2. Disability,
3. Gender Reassignment,
4. Marriage or Civil Partnership,
5. Pregnancy and Maternity,
6. Race,
7. Religion or Belief,
8. Sexual Orientation,
9. Sex.

Question 9

GPhC Standards for the Education and Training of Pharmacists

Answer 9

Domain: Person-centred care and collaboration

Treat people as equals, with dignity and respect, meet own legal responsibilities under equality and human rights legislation, respect diversity and cultural differences

assess and respond to the person’s particular health risks, taking account of individuals’ protected characteristics background

Question 10

What do we need to do? EDI

Answer 10

• Maintain professionalism
• Develop the appropriate knowledge, attitudes and behaviours
• Assure high quality and enhanced safety of pharmacy services
• Improve Pharmacy in general

Question 11

How do we do that? EDI

Answer 11

• educing health inequalities of populations from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Maintain professional behaviours and attitudes with colleagues and patients.
• Maintain patient dignity and respect diversity and cultural differences.
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Provide person-centred care.
• Learn about equality, diversity and inclusion through taught sessions.
• Make a difference to patients and the public.
• Demonstrate high standards of practice.
• Holding self accountable to deliver high standards as one expect for themselves.
• Develop the awareness and confidence to be able to provide services in ways that are culturally sensitive.
• This will include information on reducing health
  inequalities, providing inclusive services and removing other barriers such as language, literacy or other communication challenges.

Question 12

Our role in developing an inclusive curriculum

Answer 12

• Staff training on ‘unconscious bias’ and ‘inclusivity of learning materials’.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion people with ‘lived experience’ in leadership and governance roles to oversee the curriculum and programme as a whole.
• Treat all staff and students as equals, with dignity and respect.
• Respect diversity and cultural differences.
• Take appropriate action when concerns are raised
  about discriminatory behaviour by staff or students.
• Monitor key sources of information such as complaints, fitness to practise concerns, extenuating circumstances applications and analysis of assessment results.
• Encourage people to speak up and challenge discrimination.
• Lead by example and encourage best practice.