Learning Outcome 1 Flashcards
Define equality
Treating people differently depending on their holistic needs to ensure everyone has the same treatment and opportunities.
Define Diversity
A variety of differences.
Give examples of diversity
Age, race, religion, beliefs, sex, language, marriage and civil partnership, family structure, social class, disability and gender.
State the six Human Rights
Choice Confidentiality Protection from abuse and harm Equal and fair treatment Consultation Life
Identify the three values of care in health and social care services
Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individual right and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality
Define what an advocate is
An advocate is someone who represents someone in court and ensures their voice is heard
Identify the nine values of care in child care services
Making the welfare of the child paramount
Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
Working in partnership with parents/ guardians
Encouraging children’s learning and development
Valuing diversity
Ensuring equal opportunity
Anti discriminatory practice
Maintaining confidentiality
Working with other professions
Give examples of organizations that provide advocacy services
SEAP (Support Empower Advocate Promote)
Mental
Empower me
The British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Give examples of some support groups
Mind
Age UK
Headway
Define informal Support
Individuals receiving support from people they know such as friends, family and neighbours. Often they provide services such as shopping or as a mode of transport to medical appointments