Unit 303 Flashcards
What is discrimination?
Treating a person unfairly because of who they are or because they possess certain characteristics.
What is indirect discrimination?
A discreet type of discrimination that puts some individuals at a disadvantage.
What is the anti-discriminatory practice?
It is against discriminations/wants to prevent it.
Definition of equality
Treating everyone equally due to their needs.
Definition of diversity
How different each individual is.
Definition of equity
Everyone having the right resources to maintain a good health and well-being.
Definition of inequality
Difference in social status, wealth or opportunity between different people/groups.
Definition of social justice
Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities.
Definition of citizenship
You have the right to live there, work, vote, pay taxes (country).
Definition of cultural confidence
Knowledge that allows practitioners to understand different cultures.
Definition of inclusion
Including people in groups or society as a ‘whole’.
What does legislation mean?
A law that the government has suggested to protect individuals.
What is the Equality Act? What year was it founded?
It protects the human rights of individuals and promotes a fair and equal society. It was founded in 2010.
What is the Data Protection Act? What year was it founded?
It is the way data is stored and protected. Also, it gives rights the way information is gave from patients. It was founded in 1998.
What is the Human Rights Act? What year was it founded?
It is treating everyone equally. Also, it protects everyone no matter what their status is. It was founded in 1998.
What is the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Group?
Helps to avoid harm, or risk of harm, by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children/vulnerable adults.
What is the Mental Capacity Act? What year was it founded?
Protects and empowers individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their treatment or care. It was founded in 2005.
What is the Care Act? When was it founded?
In place for the care and needs for adults. It carries out carer’s assessments and needs assessments. It was founded in 2014.
What is the children and families act? When was it founded?
It made changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children. Also, it ensures vital changes to the adoption system. It was founded in 2014.
What is the code of practice and standards?
Set of written rules which explains how people working in health and care should behave as health and care professionals.
Give some examples of codes of practice
- CQC
2. Ofsted
What is the Care Certificate?
The care certificate is a set of standards that social care and health workers stick to in their daily life. Also, it is designed for people who don’t have training in health and social care. They learn the same skills, knowledge and behaviours.
What does SEN stand for? What is their role?
Special Educational Needs. Gives practical guidance on policies and procedures aimed at enabling children with learning difficulties to reach their full potential.
Definition of prejudice
A feeling towards an individual or group that is not based on fact.
