Equality And Diversity

Question 1

What is the definition of equality

Answer 1

Giving an individual the same opportunities and is treated fairly regarding their differences

Question 2

What is the definition of diversity

Answer 2

Diversity is accepting people of these differences

Question 3

What does PRECCC stand for

Answer 3

Protection from harm and abuse
Right to life
Equal and fair treatment
Confidentiality
Choice
Consultation

Question 4

What are the values of care

Answer 4

. Maintaining confidentiality
. Promoting equality and diversity
. Promoting individual rights and beliefs

Question 5

Name 5 of the values of care within childcare services

Answer 5

. Making the welfare of the child paramount
. Ensuring equality of opportunity
. Working with other professionals
. Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
. Having an anti-discriminatory practice

Question 6

What does paramount mean

Answer 6

To put the needs of the child first and it is the main priority

Question 7

What are support networks

Answer 7

Support networks are a range of services that are available within health and social care to help individuals

Question 8

What are the three things a support network can provide

Answer 8

. Advice
. Practical support
. Information

Question 9

What are support groups

Answer 9

These are groups that aim to help individuals regain control of their lives and empower them to do so

Question 10

What are some examples of a support group

Answer 10

Mind, age uk, macmillan

Question 11

Name 5 aspects of diversity

Answer 11

Culture
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
Gender reassignment
Age

Question 12

What are the types of support networks

Answer 12

Advocacy services
Support groups
Informal support

Question 13

What is an advocate

Answer 13

Someone who speaks on the service users behalf

Question 14

What is an example of maintaining confidentiality

Answer 14

Having private information stored away in cabinets that are locked
OR
have private conversations in a room where no one can hear

Question 15

What are the four ways an advocate can support an individual

Answer 15

. Writing letters on individuals behalf
. Helping individual find and access information
. Speaking on behalf of the individual at a conference to express their wishes
. Going with an individual to meetings or attending for them

Question 16

What are the values of care

Answer 16

A set of guidelines and ways of working for care settings and their staff

Question 17

Why is it important to follow the values of care

Answer 17

Because it ensures that individuals using these services are receiving appropriate care and have their rights supported

Question 18

What is an example of making the welfare of the child paramount

Answer 18

Having a safeguarding policy that just be strictly followed

Question 19

What is an example of keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment

Answer 19

Having security measures put in place
E.g, having staffed reception, cctv cameras at entrances, keypad entry systems

Question 20

What things should an advocate do

Answer 20

Act in the best interests of the person they are representing
Represent an individuals wishes and views
Ensure that individuals needs and rights are recognised

Question 21

What things should an advocate not do

Answer 21

Judge an individual
Give their own opinion
Make decisions for the individual