LO1-understand Concepts Of Equality, Diversity And Rights And How These Applied In The Contexts Of Health, Social Care And Child Care Environments

Question 1

equality

Answer 1

A person is RESPECTED as an INDIVIDUAL, treated FAIRLY, given the same OPPORTUNITIES regardless of differences, treated according to needs.

Question 2

diversity

Answer 2

~race
~religion
~cultural differences
~gender (reassignment)
~sexuality/sexual orientation 
~age 
~family structure 
~social class
~language 
~dress
~food
~music
~education 
~pregnancy and maternity 
~disability

Question 3

diversity definition

Answer 3

Encompasses ACCEPTANCE and RESPECT. Understanding that each individual is UNIQUE and recognising our individual differences.

Question 4

rights

Answer 4

~choice
~confidentially
~protection from abuse and harm
~equal and fair treatment
~consultation
~right to life

Question 5

values of care

Answer 5

~promoting equality and diversity
~promoting individual rights and beliefs
~maintaining confidentiality

Question 6

Promoting equality and diversity

Answer 6

~Everyone should be treated fairly and impartially when receiving care services.
~Diversity should be valued and respected.

Question 7

Promoting individual rights and beliefs

Answer 7

~have the right to be consulted and involved in decisions that effects them.
~They have the right to express their views and beliefs.
~Right to dignity

Question 8

Maintaining confidentiality

Answer 8

~protect all individuals by respecting their confidentiality and personal information
~information should only be let out on a “need to know basis”
~if they are at a risk of:
1)harming themselves
2)harming others
3)being harmed

Question 9

Early years care values

Answer 9

~making the welfare of the child paramount
~keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
~working in partnership with parents/guardians
~encouraging children’s learning and development
~valuing diversity
~equality of opportunity
~anti-discriminatory practice
~maintaining confidentiality
~working with others (professionals)

Question 10

Definition of support networks

Answer 10

Help/ensure settings and services promotes equality, diversity and rights

Question 11

Examples of support networks

Answer 11

~SEAP (support, empower, advocate, promote)
~Mencap
~empower me
~mind
~age uk
~headway

Question 12

Advocacy

Answer 12

seeks to ensure that people, particularly those who are most vulnerable in society, are able to: ~Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them.
~Defend and safeguard their rights.
~Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives.