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LO1: Equality, diversity and rights Flashcards

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Equality

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Ensuring everyone is treated equally so that the outcomes for them are the same.

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What is the Equality Act?

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It protects individuals with a protected characteristic from direct or indirect discrimination and means that reasonable adjustments must be made to the workplace for those who need it.

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Diversity

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The differences between each individual. It encompasses the recognition and respect for individual differences.

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What are the 17 types of diversity?

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Race
Religion
Cultural differences
Gender and gender reassignment
Sexuality and sexual orientation
Age 
Family structure
Marriage and civil partnership
Social class
Language
Dress
Food
Music 
The arts
Education
Pregnancy
Disability
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The Human Rights Act

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  • Released in 1998
  • A piece of legislation released by the gov
  • Gives individuals different rights
  • Freedom from degrading treatment is one of these and
  • Respect for private life is another
  • Right to life is relevant for this law
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What does the acronym Cats can’t catch, pigeons eat rice stand for?

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Choice, confidentiality, consultation, protection from harm and abuse, equal and fair treatment and right to life.

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What does the choice clause give people the right to?

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Gives individuals control over their lives and increases self esteem because it promotes independence and empowerment.

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What does the consultation clause mean?

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People should be updated regularly about a service and should be asked for their opinions and views about their care and treatment. This should inform the care they receive.

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What does the confidentiality clause mean?

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Private information should only be shared on a need to know basis and should be kept on a pw protected computer or filed in a locked storage cabinet.

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What does the protection from harm and abuse clause mean?

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Carers should d their best to keep individuals safe from harm whether that be physical, emotional or psychological.

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What does the equal and fair treatment clause mean?

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Practitioners should treat individuals equally so that the outcome for each of them is the same

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What is the right to life?

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An individual’s life is protected by the Human Rights law.

They are allowed to live the life they want to under this law and should feel valued and respected.

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Empowerment

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Making an individual feel like they have control over their life.

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Inclusion

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Providing an individual with equal opportunities allowing them to feel like they belong.

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Independence

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Not having to rely on others and having the freedom to make your own decisions

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Respect

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Having regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others

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Dignity

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Ensuring that care promotes and doesn’t undermine an individual’s respect

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Safeguarding

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Ensuring the appropriate measures are in place to keep vulnerable people safe from harm

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Discrimination

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  • Direct and indirect

- Treating people unfairly because of one of the protected characteristics

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What are the values of care?

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3x values of care
Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individuals rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality

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Promoting equality and diversity

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Promoting fair and equal treatment of people and encouraging differences by having different policies and procedures in place such as a prayer room, using non-discriminatory language and making reasonable adjustments to the workplace.

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Promoting individuals rights and beliefs

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Encouraging individuals to take part in the activities they enjoy and and encouraging them to show their personalities

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Maintaining confidentiality

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Keeping information in a locked filing cabinet or pw protected computer and only sharing it on a need to know basis

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Values of care in childcare

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Making the welfare of the child paramount

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Children should be at the centre of all their care and the choices made about them.

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Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment

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Ensuring there are policies and procedures in place to protect children from harm and abuse (safeguarding), providing a clean and safe environment, Having security measures in place such as door locks and alarms, ensuring that food meets healthy eating guidelines

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Working in partnership

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Working with parents at open days and parents evenings. Parents told information on a need to know basis.

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Encouraging learning and development

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Ensuring that extensions are provided for children if needed. All toys should be available and accessible for all children and displays should stimulate children.

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Valuing diversity

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Respecting the differences of individuals.

Displays, toys and book should reflect this by accounting for different religions beliefs and families.

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Ensuring equality of opportunity

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Allowing people to take part in different activities that they would like to do and adapting activities and yasks to meet individual needs.

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Anti-discriminatory practice

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Not using discriminatory language or actions such as not being prejudiced and treating staff and children fairly

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Maintaining confidentiality

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Keeping a service users information private only sharing it on a need to know basis

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Working with other professionals

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When required information should be shared openly but sensitively with a group of practitioners involved in a child’s care.

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Advocacy services

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Someone or an organisation that makes sure the views of vulnerable groups of people are heard.

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SEAP

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A charity providing advocacy services for the vulnerable. It allows individuals to have more control over their lives and access their rights.

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Mencap

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A UK charity that supports individuals and their families or carers with a learning disability.

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Empower Me

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A Mencap provided service that gives advocacy support to and help with developing skills, confidence and knowledge for those with learning disabilities

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British Institute for Learning Disabilities

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A company that works with individuals who have a learning disability and their families in all areas of their life.

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MIND

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A mental health charity that supports individuals with different mental health conditions

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Age UK

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A leading charity for older people that provides advice and guidance for the older people who need it most.

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Headway

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A charitable organisation that helps people with brain injuries through trauma support, emergency funds and helplines etc.

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Informal support

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Care given by those who aren’t paid to do so e.g. family and friends

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