Disability and Legislation Flashcards
What is impairment?
Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function
Considered to occur at the level or organ or system function
What is disability?
Any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being
Concerned with functional performance affecting the whole person
Activity restricted by impairment
What is a handicap?
A disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or a disability, that limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is normal for that individual
What does the Equality Act 2010 do?
Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society
Protects the rights of individuals
Protects individuals of unfair treatment
What are the protected characteristics?
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage or civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
What is direct discrimination?
Treating someone with a protected characteristic less favourably than others
What is indirect discrimination?
Putting rules or arrangements in place that apply to everyone, but put someone with a protected characteristic at an unfair advantage
What is harassment?
Unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic
What is victimisation?
Treating someone unfairly because they’ve complained about discrimination or harassment
Describe the inverse care law
The availability of good medical care tends to be inverse with the need for it in the population area
What are the 5 domains to overcoming barriers?
Accessibility
Accommodation
Affordability
Acceptability
Availability
What is an advocate?
Someone who supports another, to help express their views and wishes
What does the Adult’s with Incapacity Act 2000 do?
Protects individuals over 16 who lack capacity to make some or all decisions for themselves and to support their families and carers in managing their welfare and finances
How does the Patient Right’s Act affect healthcare?
Gives everyone the right to receive healthcare that:
- considers their needs
- considers what would most benefit their health and wellbeing
- encourages them to take part in decisions about their health and wellbeing
What is The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2003?
Applies to people who have a mental disorder
Includes any mental illness, personality disorder or learning disability
