Discrimination and Social Care Settings
PWCS 23 Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Unit Accreditation Ref H/602/3039
1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1.1 Define what is meant by:
• diversity Individual differences. Includes many factors, eg. race, gender, religious and political belief, abilities and disabilities, age and culture
• equality Instilling a balance of fairness and status to all individuals
• inclusion accommodating every individual to be part of a situation
• discrimination the treatment of a person due to prejudice of their individual differences 1.2 Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting
Direct discrimination may be only including a particular group of people who the carer considers appropriate by their personal opinion. Direct discrimination may occur therefore due to a carers personal belief or opinion which should not be relevant whilst working in a care environment.
Indirect discrimination is the assumption that the carer knows about a person without obtaining relevant information. This may occur if the carers assumes the individual is unable to take part in an activity by their own assumption rather than by any particular knowledge
1.3 Explain how practices that support diversity, equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination
If practices are in place to help carers have a better understanding of diversity, inclusion and equality, such as training and employment of diverse individuals, discrimination will naturally be reduced. If carers are enabled to get to know the diverse backgrounds, and gain a better understanding, stereotyping should be reduced
2. Know how to work in an inclusive way
2.1 List key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people
Care Quality Commission compliance
1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1.1 Define what is meant by:
• diversity Individual differences. Includes many factors, eg. race, gender, religious and political belief, abilities and disabilities, age and culture
• equality Instilling a balance of fairness and status to all individuals
• inclusion accommodating every individual to be part of a situation
• discrimination the treatment of a person due to prejudice of their individual differences 1.2 Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting
Direct discrimination may be only including a particular group of people who the carer considers appropriate by their personal opinion. Direct discrimination may occur therefore due to a carers personal belief or opinion which should not be relevant whilst working in a care environment.
Indirect discrimination is the assumption that the carer knows about a person without obtaining relevant information. This may occur if the carers assumes the individual is unable to take part in an activity by their own assumption rather than by any particular knowledge
1.3 Explain how practices that support diversity, equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination
If practices are in place to help carers have a better understanding of diversity, inclusion and equality, such as training and employment of diverse individuals, discrimination will naturally be reduced. If carers are enabled to get to know the diverse backgrounds, and gain a better understanding, stereotyping should be reduced
2. Know how to work in an inclusive way
2.1 List key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people
Care Quality Commission compliance