LO1 Flashcards
What does equality mean?
A person is treated fairly and given the same opportunities regardless of differences and treated according to their individual needs
What does promoting equality mean?
Individuals aren’t discriminated against their differences e.g gender and race
What does diversity mean?
Recognizing and respecting individual differences e.g sexuality and race
What does valuing diversity mean?
Accepting and respecting differences by seeing everyone as unique individuals
What are 3 benefits of staff understanding diversity for service users?
Empowerment
Independence
Inclusion
What are 7 of the aspects of diversity?
Race, religion, age, social class, sexuality, gender, culture
What is empowerment?
Care workers supporting individuals to become in control of their own life
What is independence?
Not relying on others and having the freedom to make your own decisions
What is inclusion?
Ways of working that provide individuals with equal opportunities to feel like they belong
What is respect?
Having regard for feelings and rights of others
What is dignity?
Care that doesn’t undermine a persons self respect
What is legislation?
Collection of laws that state the rights and entitlements of an individual
What are rights?
What everyone is entitled to and are set out by legislation
What are the 6 rights (3 Cs and a pre)
Choice, confidentiality, consultation, protection from abuse and harm, right to life, equal and fair treatment
What is choice? (rights)
Gives individuals control over their lives and increaces self esteem as it promotes independnce
What is confidentiality? (rights)
Private information should only be shared with individuals directly involved in their care
What is consultation? (rights)
Service users should be asked for their opinions on the care & treatment they are receiving
What is protection from abuse and harm? (rights)
Care settings have safeguarding procedures and Safety measures in place to follow to protect people in the care environments.
What is right to life? (rights)
An individuals life is protected by law and everyones life is valued and respected.
What is equal and fair treatment? (rights)
Individuals are treated within the law and according to their needs (given the same opportunities etc)