Equality & Diversity

Question 1

Identifying as a “Druid” does not fall under the classification of “Protected Characterstics”.

TRUE or FALSE

Answer 1

FALSE

A persons Religion or Belief is a Protected Characteristic.

Question 2

Is Age a Protected Characteristic?

Answer 2

YES.

Age is a Protected Characteristic

Question 3

Being married or in a civil partnership is not an occurence that requires extra protection at work via Equality & Diversity law.

TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 3

FALSE.

Marriage and Civil partnership are one of the protected characteristics.

Question 4

If a translator is required for a patient then it is best that a family member be used.

TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 4

FALSE.

Read the Trust Policy regarding Interpretation services.

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

Question 6

“Compensation for discrimination is unlimited”.

TRUE or FALSE.

Answer 6

TRUE.

Question 7

Is Race a Protected Characteristic?

Answer 7

YES.

Race is a Protected Characteristic.

Question 8

Is Disability a Protected Characteristic?

Answer 8

YES.

Disability is a Protected Characteristic.

Question 9

Employees and service users should be treated the same to maintain fairness.

TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 9

FALSE.

People should be treated in a way that is “appropriate to their needs”.

Question 10

Is Pregnancy & Maternity a Protected Characteristic?

Answer 10

YES.

Pregnancy & Maternity is a Protected Characteristic.

Question 11

Being Male or Female does not give you extra protection under Equality & Divesity legislation.

TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 11

FALSE.

Gender is a Protected Characteristic.

Question 12

You need at least 2 years service to bring a discrimination claim.

TRUE or FALSE

Answer 12

FALSE.

There is no “Minimum time limit” for service to bring a discrimination claim.

Question 13

Is Gender reassignment a Protected Characteristic?

Answer 13

YES.

Gender reassignment is a Protected Characteristic

Question 14

Answer 14

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Human Rights Act 2011
3. NHS Constitution

Question 15

Where can you get guidance and information regardng “Reasonable adjustments” for staff with Dyslexia?

Answer 15

The Trust has a “Dyslexia at Work” guidance document for managers and staff on the Trust Intranet.

Question 16

If you are concerned about discrimination at work what should you do ?

Answer 16

Raise your concerns.

Question 17

Name the 6 types of Discrimination

Answer 17

1. Direct Discrimination
2. Indirect Discrimination
3. Harrassment
4. Victimisation
5. Discrimination by Perception
6. Discrimintation by Association

Question 18

Name the 6 types of Discrimination

Answer 18

1. Direct Discrimination
2. Indirect Discrimination
3. Harrassment
4. Victimisation
5. Discrimination by Perception
6. Discrimintation by Association

Question 19

Answer 19

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Human Rights Act 2011
3. NHS Constitution

Question 20

Are the Trust responsible for protecting all employees against discrimination in all aspects of their employment?

Answer 20

YES

Question 21

Is the Trust responsible for protecting employees from discrimination at home?

Answer 21

NO

Question 22

How should you report all incidents involving service users?

Answer 22

Question 23

Is it your responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language?

Answer 23

YES.

It is your responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language.

Question 24

David is a current employee with dyslexia.He is denied an interview for an internal job.

Could this be construed as discrimination?

Answer 24

YES.

There need to be clear reasons (not attributed to disability) for rejection.

Question 25

Is Sexual Orientation a Protected Characteristic?

Answer 25