Equality & Diversity COPY Flashcards
- Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 2011
- NHS Constitution
Is Disability a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Disability is a Protected Characteristic.
Is Race a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Race is a Protected Characteristic.
Is Gender a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Gender is a Protected Characteristic.
Is Sexual Orientation a Protected Characteristic?
Is Age a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Age is a Protected Characteristic
Is Religion or Belief a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Religion or Belief is a Protected Characteristic
Is Gender reassignment a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Gender reassignment is a Protected Characteristic
Is Marriage & Civil Partnership a Protected Characteristic?
Is Pregnancy & Maternity a Protected Characteristic?
YES.
Pregnancy & Maternity is a Protected Characteristic.
Name the 6 types of Discrimination
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Harrassment
- Victimisation
- Discrimination by Perception
- Discrimintation by Association
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.
If you are concerned about discrimination at work what should you do first?
Raise concerns with your Line Manager,HR Team or Equality & Diversity Officer.
Are the Trust responsible for employing all employees against discrimination in all aspects of their employment?
YES
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?
