The Equality Act

Question 1

What does the Equality Act do?

Answer 1

Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society

Question 2

What does the Act make unlawful?

Answer 2

Engage in prohibited conduct relating to protected characteristics

Question 3

State the nine protected characteristics.

Answer 3

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Question 4

What are the barriers that people with disabilities face in healthcare according to WHO

Answer 4

• Attitudinal barriers
• Physical barriers
• Communication barriers
• Financial barriers

Question 5

What is the socio-economic duty?

Answer 5

Adopt transparent and effective measures to address inequalities rising from differences in occupation, education, place of residence or social class

Question 6

What is the equality duty?

Answer 6

• Eliminate discrimination
• Advance equality of opportunity
• Foster good relation between different people when carrying out activities

Question 7

What does equality mean?

Answer 7

Means giving everyone equality of opportunity in line with their needs

Question 8

What does diversity mean?

Answer 8

Can be described as the differences that make people unique

Question 9

What does inclusion mean?

Answer 9

Means involving people within a group or within a society

Question 10

What does discrimination mean?

Answer 10

Excluding people because of their differences i.e. making assumptions

Question 11

What are the 5 basic steps stated by the accessible information standard?

Answer 11

Ask - identify if individual has any disabilities
Record - record needs in a clear unambiguous way
Alert - ensure recorded needs are highly visible
Share - part of existing data sharing process
Act - ensure individuals receive information which they can access and understand