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what is equality?

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providing fair & equal access to services & opportunities

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what is diversity?

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value individual differences & recognising that each person’s unique background & perspectives positively contribute to society

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what are rights?

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fundamental principles that guarantee dignity, choice & freedom from discrimination or harm

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what does it mean to respect a person as an individual?

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recognising their unique needs, preferences & characteristics

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what does is mean to treat people fairly?

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  • provide services & support in an unbiased & consistent manner
  • ensure no discrimination or favouritism
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what does it mean to give people the same opportunities regadless of differences?

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  • provide every individual with the same acces to resources, programs & services regardless of personal characteristics
  • adapt services to ensure everyone has an equal chance to benefit
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what does it mean to treat people according to their needs?

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treat people according to their specific needs to achieve fair outcomes

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what does it mean to respect racial diversity?

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recognise different ethnic backgrounds & respect and celebrate people’s heritage, identity & experiences without prejudice

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what does it mean to respect religious diversity?

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  • understand & respect various religious beliefs, practices & experiences without prejudice
  • make accomodations to support religious needs. eg. prayer room
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what does it mean to respect cultural diversity?

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respect language, customs, beliefs & social behaviours that vary across cultural groups

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what does it mean to respect gender diversity?

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  • respect that people may identify with a gender different to the one they were assigned at birth
  • repsect chosen names & pronouns
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what does it mean to respect sexuality diversity?

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respect & avoid discrimination, providing a supportive environment for all individuals

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what does it mean to respect age diversity?

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people of all ages given equal care, resources an opportunities with services tailored to age-specific needs

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what does it mean to respect family diversity?

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  • recognice that families come in diverse forms
  • care should be inclusive & respectful of all family arrangements
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what does it mean to respect marriage & civil partnership diversity?

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  • respect all relationship forms equally
  • provide inclusive support for partners and spouses in decision-making
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what does it mean to respect social class diversity?

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  • respect individuals from all economic backgrounds
  • recognise that financial & social differences may impact access to care & support
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what does it mean to respect language diversity?

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  • accommodate individuals eho speak different languages
  • provide language aids to ensure effective communication & equality care
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what does it mean to respect dress diversity?

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  • allowing individuals to express their identity & beliefs through clothing
  • includes religious or cultural attire
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what does it mean to respect food diversity?

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understanding & accomodating dietary needs & preferences

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what does it mean to respect music diversity?

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  • different musical preferences reflect cultural, generational or personal tastes
  • makes environments more inclusive & comforting
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what does it mean to respect diversity of the arts?

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  • appreciation for diverse forms of art
  • fosters a welcoming environment for all backgrounds & preferences
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what does it mean to respect educational diversity?

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understanding that individuals come with different educational backgrounds & life experiences

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what does it mean to respect pregnancy and maternity diversity?

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  • recognise the unique needs of expectant or new parents
  • should offer tailored support associated with pregnancy & parenthood
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what does it mean to respect disability diversity?

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  • acknowledge visible & invisible disabilities
  • ensure accessibility & support tailored to the individuals needs & abilities
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what does it mean to respect the choice of individuals?
right to make their own decisions about their care & treatment
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what does it mean to respect the confidentiality of individuals?
ensure that an individual's personal information is kept private & on a need to know basis
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what does it mean to protect individuals from harm & abuse?
- individuals have the right to feel safe & protected - conducting risk assessments & implementing policies
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what does it mean to give individuals equal & fair treatment?
individuals should be treated without discrimination, prejudice or bias
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what does it mean to respect the right to consultation of individuals?
- individuals have the right to be consulted about their care - should be regularly communicating with individuals
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what does it mean to respect the right to individuals right to life?
individuals' lives should be protected & supported with appropriate care & treatment
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what is promoting equality & diversity in health & social care services?
- use non-discriminatory language - challenge discrimination by other individuals
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what is promoting individual rights & beliefs in health & social care services?
- provide access to a prayer room - support pregnant womens' birth plans - provide menu that caters all dietary needs
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what is maintaining confidentiality in health & social care services?
- personal documents locked away & protected - information shared on a need-to-know basis
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what is maintaining confidentiality in childcare environments?
- personal documents locked away & protected - information shared on a need-to-know basis
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what is making the welfare of the child paramount in childcare environments?
- child's needs come first - child should never be humiliated
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what is keeping children safe & maintaining a healthy environent in childcare environments?
- all staff should be DBS checked and wear lanyards at all times - health & safety procedures to be followed
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what is working in partnership with parents/ guardians in childcare environments?
- 2 way relationship between care setting & family - value one another's views to achieve the best outcome
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what is value in diversity in childcare environments?
- displayed resources should reflect different cultural beliefs - celebrate all holidays - meet communication & mobility needs
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what is ensuring equality of opportunity in childcare environments?
- meet individual needs - all activities & areas should be accessible for each individual
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what is anti-discriminatory practice in childcare environments?
- staff should use non-discriminatory language & any comments or behaviour should be challenged
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what is working with other professionals?
- work with other practitioners or agencies that support children
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what are advocacy services?
getting support from another person in order to help an individual express their views & wishes
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what are examples of advocacy services?
- SEAP - MENCAP - Empower Me - British Institute of Learning Disabilities
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what are examples of support groups?
- MIND - Age UK - Headway
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what are examples of informal support?
- Friends - Family - Neighbours
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what is SEAP?
- charity that resolves issues or concerns about health & well-being
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what is MENCAP?
- charity that works in partnership with people with a learning disability
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what is Empower Me?
- organisation that supports mental health service users & people with learning difficulties to have a voice
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what is British Institute of Learning Disabilities?
- body that campaigns for people with learning difficulties to be valued equally & be treated with dignity & respect
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what is MIND?
- charity that campaigns to improve services, raise awareness & promote understanding about mental health problems
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what is Age UK?
- charity that raises awareness of the difficult situations faced by many older people
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what is Headway?
- association that promotes understanding about brain injuries - provides information & support to survivors & their families
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what is Informal Support?
- recieve support from people they know - provide essential services like shopping to allow the person to maintain indepedence

H&SC Equality, Diversity & Rights (4 decks)

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