Lo1 Flashcards
What does equality mean?
Treating people fairly according to their needs
What does equality ensure?
Everyone is treated fairly
Given the same opportunities
What is diversity?
Recognise and that we are all different and respecting individuals differences
What does valuing diversity involve?
Respecting and accepting differences
Benefits of equality on the service user
Empowerment
Independence
Inclusion
Respect
Dignity
What does empowerment mean?
Enables and support individuals to be in control of their own lives
What does independence mean?
Not relying on others
Having freedom and make your own choice
What does inclusion mean?
Ways of work in their provide equal opportunities so that you are involved and feel like you belong
What does respect mean?
Have regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others
What does dignity mean?
Care promotes and does not undermine a person self-respect
What are rights?
Things everyone are entitled to
How many rights are there in the equality act?
Six
What are the six rights of the equality act?
Protection from harm and abuse
Right to life
Equal and fair treatment
Choice
Confidentiality
Consultation
What are care values?
Principles that underpin the work of those providing health, social care and childcare services
What do the care values set out?
Guidelines and ways of working for care settings and their staff
How many adult care values are there?
Three
What are the three adult care values?
Promote an equality and diversity
Promote an individuals rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality
How can you promote equality?
Have an equal opportunities policy
How can you promote diversity?
Being offered a variety of different activities
How can you promote rights?
Ensuring all areas are accessible to all