lo1 - concepts of equality, diversity and rights.

Question 1

what are the basic principles that will underpin all care work, what do they aim to do?

Answer 1

1. eliminate discrimination
2. reduce inequalities
3. help ensure individuals care needs are met

Question 2

what is discrimination?

Answer 2

• treating someone unfairly or in an unjustified way.
• treating someone differently because of them being inferior
  -showing preferences

Question 3

what is equality?

Answer 3

making sure that everyone is being treated fairly but not the same, as everyone has different requirements, so respecting peoples uniqueness and allowing everyone to have the same chances & opportunities

Question 4

what is diversity?

Answer 4

it is recognising and valuing that is unique, accepting and respecting an individuals differences.

Question 5

what are rights?

Answer 5

it’s what everyone is legally entitled too, where it’s laid out in legislation.
- 16 human rights.

Question 6

what are the 6 PERCCC

Answer 6

1. (P) protection from harm and abuse
2. (E) equal and fair treatment
3. (R) right to life
4. (C) choice
5. (C) consultation
6. (C) confidentiality

Question 7

what is protection from harm and abuse?

Answer 7

safeguarding procedures should be followed at all times to protect adults and children in care environments.

Question 8

what are some examples of protection from harm and abuse?

Answer 8

1. intruded polices
2. health and safety legislation adhered
3. fire and evacuate procedures should be in place
4. risk assessments carried out for activities/trips/use of equipment.

all helping to reduce danger, harm and abuse & hazards.

Question 9

what is equal and fair treatment?

Answer 9

1. individuals should be treated according to their needs, so making sure that you are making reasonable adjustments.
2. everyone should be given equal opportunities to be able to access services.
3. adaptions should be made to ensure we all have equal opportunities

Question 10

what is the main idea of equality and fair treatment?

Answer 10

treating everyone equality BUT NOT the same.

Question 11

give some examples of making reasonable changes for equal and fair treatment.

Answer 11

1. ramps,
2. braille,
3. leaflets/signs/letters in different languages,
4. visual communication,
5. choices on a menu for vegans ect,
6. hearing loop,
7. translator like a signer or interpreter.
8. google translate.

Question 12

what is meant by right to life?

Answer 12

1. an individuals life is protected by law
2. no one is allowed to harm you
3. you are not allowed to harm anyone else

Question 13

what is meant by choice?

Answer 13

1. gives an individual control over their life’s, so they feel empowered.
2. increases your self esteem as promotes independence.

Question 14

what is empowerment?

Answer 14

1. giving someone their own control
2. allowing them to make their own choices
3. decision making powers.

Question 15

in a care setting what can choice be given over as?

Answer 15

1. what they choose to wear
2. what they eat
3. what activity they what to do.
4. what time they choose to get up
5. if they want a bath or shower
6. which Dr they will to see (is it impacted through religion.)

Question 16

what is meant by consultation?

Answer 16

1. individuals should be asked for their opinion/views about the type of care/ activities they wish to do/have. (informal decisions)
2. their views should be taken into account wherever and whenever it’s possible (trying to give them what they want).

Question 17

what is confidentiality?

Answer 17

1. information should only be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis
2. you should not share information with anyone else with their permission

Question 18

what are the occasions that we can share someone’s personal information?

Answer 18

1. someone has broken the law
2. reporting abuse/disclosures
3. if an individual is deemed at risk
4. if somebody is in danger, harm or abused (safeguarding)