Unit 2- Equality, Diversity and Rights Flashcards
Define Equality
A person is treated fairly, respected as an individual, given the same opportunities and treated according to their needs
Define Diversity
the differences between people
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
Disability Sexual orientation Gender reassignment Marriage+Civil partnership Age Race Religion+Belief Pregnancy+Maternity Sex
Define Rights
What an individual is entitled to under legislation
What are the benefits of understanding diversity?
Empowerment Independance Inclusion Respect Dignity Opportunity Access Participation
What are the six basic human rights?
Consultation Confidentiality Choice Right to life Equal and fair treatment Protection from abuse+harm
Define stereotype
A generalised belief about a group of people
Define Labelling
To attatch a name or characteristic to a person that can be negative
Define Prejudice
A negative opinion, attitude or feeling made about someone before having enough information to make a judgement
Define discrimination
The practice of treating one person or a group of people less fairly or less well than others
Define Harassment
Behavior that violates the dignity of, intimidates or offends a person with a protected characteristic
Define Positive action
Taking steps to support those with protected characteristics so they have the same chances as everyone else
Define protected characteristic
Characteristics that can’t be used as a basis for discrimination (Equality Act 2010)
What are the values of care in health and social care settings?
Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individual’s rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality
What are the nine values of care in child care settings?
Child welfare Child safety in healthy environments Working w/ parents, guardians and families Encouraging learning and development Valuing diversity Equality of opportunity Anti-discrimination Confidentiality Working w/ other professionals
What are the aims of support networks?
Promote equality and diversity
What are the 3 main support networks?
Advocacy
Support Groups
Informal Support
What is the function of values of care?
They outline what is expected of care workers and the behaviours and values they should demonstrate in their work
How can equality and diversity be promoted in health and social care settings?
Using non-discriminatory language
Challenge discrimination
Meeting needs
Ensure help given to those in need
How is confidentiality maintained?
Information is shared on a need-to-know basis with other professionals and not to be shared with family/friends unless permission is given
How can individual’s rights and beliefs be promoted?
Access to a prayer room
Offering choices (eg. type of birth wanted)
Meeting dietary needs
Being a reflective practionter
What are the values of care in social settings?
Promoting dignity and individuality
Supporting active participation
Equality and Inclusion
Give some examples of Advocacy services
SEAP
Mencap
Empower Me
British institute of learning disabilities
How can Advocacy services help and support an individual?
They help resolve issues or concerns about health and wellbeing so that individuals are in control about decisons made about them
Give some examples of Support Groups
Mind
Age UK
Headway
How can Support Groups help and support an individual?
They can: offer advice, raise awareness, produce factsheets and provide family support
Give some examples of Informal Support
Friends
Family
Neighbours
Teachers
How can Informal Support help and support an individual?
They can provide essential services such as: shopping, driving to medical appointments, someone to talk to etc
Why do individual’s discriminate against others?
Misinformation through media, family or friends
People may not see their actions as discriminatory
Define direct discrimination
Intentionally excluding an individual
Define indirect discrimination
When policy or rules are less favourable for some people, but not done intentionally
Define Bullying
range of behaviors that intimidate, frighten or harms an individual
Give some examples of bullying
humilation, insults, name calling, inappropriate comments
What are the types of abuse?
Physical Verbal Psychological Sexual Neglect
Who is affected by discriminatory practice?
Everyone who uses, visits or works in a health, social care or childcare environment
What impact can discriminatory practice have on individual’s?
Disempowerment
Low self-esteem and confidence
Poor health and wellbeing
Which factors are the basis of discrimination?
Race Culture Disability Social class Age Gender Sexual orientation Religion
Explain Disempowerment in terms of discrimination
lack of control in their life
Explain Low self esteem and confidence in terms of discrimination
Individual feels worthless
Explain Poor health and well being in terms of discrimination
May become withdrawn and isolated
Frightened about further abuse and discrimination
High blood pressure
Anxiety
Define revalidation
The process where registered nurses and widwives are required, every three years, to demonstrate to the Nursing and Midwifery Council they remain fit to practice
What is the purpose of legislation?
protect the rights of individual’s receiving care and the people providing care
Moniters care organisations and sets standards of care
Allows people to understand what they have a right to and what to expect
Briefly explain the Care Act (2014)
Duty on local authorities to promote an individual’s wellbeing
Care continues from one area to another
Permission for Child’s Needs Assessments to be carried out
Ensure enquiries into abuse and neglect cases
Aims to create person-centred approach to peoples care
Briefly explain the Health and Social care Act (2012)
Enabling patients to have more control over the care they receive
Professionals have freedom and power to commission care that meets local needs
Promote joint working and tackle inequalities in people’s health and wellbeing
Aims to empower patients and give new focus to public health
Briefly explain the Equality Act (2010)
Makes direct and indirect discrimination illegal
Prohibits discrimination in education, employment, access to goods, services and housing
Adjustments made for those with disabilities
Legal framework to protect rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity
Briefly explain the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Legal framework to protect+empower those unable to make own decisions
Every adult has right to make own decisions unless mental capacity is lacking
People have right to make unwise decisions
Decisions made in best interest
