W25 Equality, Diversion and Inclusion

Question 1

What is the definition of Equality?

Answer 1

Equality: making sure that people, or groups of people, are not treated less favourably because of
their protected characteristic.

Question 2

What is the definition of Diversity ?

Answer 2

Recognising, respecting and valuing everyone as an individual.

Question 3

What is the definition of bias ?

Answer 3

An inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way that is closed-
minded or unfair

Question 4

What is the definition of Cultural competence?

Answer 4

An ability to understand and interact with people in a way that recognises and respects diversity and cultural differences, including values, beliefs and behaviours.

Question 5

What is the definition of Intersectionalities?

Answer 5

Recognising that multiple issues and identities – and therefore levels of discrimination – can overlap.

Question 6

What is the definition of Unlawful discrimination?

Answer 6

Treating a person unfairly because of their protected characteristics. Positive discrimination is the act of treating someone more favourably because of a protected characteristic and is unlawful under the Equality Act.

Protective characteristic= Age, Gender, Marriage, Race, Religion, Belief

Question 7

What are the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 7

1. Age,
2. Disability,
3. Gender Reassignment,
4. Marriage or Civil Partnership,
5. Pregnancy and Maternity,
6. Race,
7. Religion or Belief,
8. Sexual Orientation,
9. Sex.

Question 8

What do we need to do to practise EDI?

Answer 8

-Maintain professionalism
-Develop the appropriate knowledge, attitudes and behaviours
-Assure high quality and enhanced safety of pharmacy services
-Improve Pharmacy in general

Question 9

How do we practise EDI as pharmacists?

Answer 9

Through education and training of pharmacists ensuring that the curriculum would focus on:

-Reducing health inequalities of populations from disadvantaged backgrounds.
-Maintain professional behaviours and attitudes with colleagues and patients.
-Maintain patient dignity and respect diversity and cultural differences.
-Work collaboratively with others.
-Provide person-centred care.

Through education and training of pharmacists ensuring that the
curriculum would focus on:
-Learn about equality, diversity and inclusion through taught sessions.
-Make a difference to patients and the public.
-Demonstrate high standards of practice.
-Holding self accountable to deliver high standards as one expect for themselves.
-Develop the awareness and confidence to be able to provide services in ways that are culturally
sensitive. This will include information on reducing health inequalities, providing inclusive services
and removing other barriers such as language, literacy or other communication challenges.

Question 10

What is the GpHC role of developing an inclusive curriculum?

Answer 10

-Staff training on ‘unconscious bias’ and ‘inclusivity of learning materials’.
-Ensure diversity and inclusion people with ‘lived experience’ in leadership and governance roles
to oversee the curriculum and programme as a whole.
-Treat all staff and students as equals, with dignity and respect.
-Respect diversity and cultural differences.
-Take appropriate action when concerns are raised about discriminatory behaviour by staff or
students.
-Monitor key sources of information such as complaints, fitness to practise concerns, extenuating
circumstances applications and analysis of assessment results.
-Encourage people to speak up and challenge discrimination.
-Lead by example and encourage best practice.