Equality & Diversity Flashcards
Identifying as a “Druid” does not fall under the classification of “Protected Characterstics”.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
A persons Religion or Belief is a Protected Characteristic.
Is Age a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Age is a Protected Characteristic
Being married or in a civil partnership is not an occurence that requires extra protection at work via Equality & Diversity law.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE.
Marriage and Civil partnership are one of the protected characteristics.
If a translator is required for a patient then it is best that a family member be used.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE.
Read the Trust Policy regarding Interpretation services.
A Father is upset about the care of his child on the Ward and becomes verbally abusive towards a nurse.
Is this acceptable given that he is clearly under a lot of stress?
“Compensation for discrimination is unlimited”.
TRUE or FALSE.
TRUE.
Is Race a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Race is a Protected Characteristic.
Is Disability a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Disability is a Protected Characteristic.
Employees and service users should be treated the same to maintain fairness.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE.
People should be treated in a way that is “appropriate to their needs”.
Is Pregnancy & Maternity a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Pregnancy & Maternity is a Protected Characteristic.
Being Male or Female does not give you extra protection under Equality & Divesity legislation.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE.
Gender is a Protected Characteristic.
You need at least 2 years service to bring a discrimination claim.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE.
There is no “Minimum time limit” for service to bring a discrimination claim.
Is Gender reassignment a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Gender reassignment is a Protected Characteristic
- Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 2011
- NHS Constitution
Where can you get guidance and information regardng “Reasonable adjustments” for staff with Dyslexia?
The Trust has a “Dyslexia at Work” guidance document for managers and staff on the Trust Intranet.
If you are concerned about discrimination at work what should you do ?
Raise your concerns.
Name the 6 types of Discrimination
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Harrassment
- Victimisation
- Discrimination by Perception
- Discrimintation by Association
Name the 6 types of Discrimination
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Harrassment
- Victimisation
- Discrimination by Perception
- Discrimintation by Association
- Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 2011
- NHS Constitution
Are the Trust responsible for protecting all employees against discrimination in all aspects of their employment?
YES
Is the Trust responsible for protecting employees from discrimination at home?
NO
How should you report all incidents involving service users?
Is it your responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language?
YES.
It is your responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language.
David is a current employee with dyslexia.He is denied an interview for an internal job.
Could this be construed as discrimination?
YES.
There need to be clear reasons (not attributed to disability) for rejection.
Is Sexual Orientation a Protected Characteristic?
