Organisations in the health and social care sector should ensure that the services users receive the care that they need. They should ensure that the health and social care givers provide better and quality service to the service users in order to improve their health and well being (Fullan, Hill and Carmel, 2006). This can be achieved through inter professional working. Inter professional working is defined as the process that involves members of different agencies or professionals working together to provide quality health and social care services to the service users. The principles of support that should be considered in the health and social organisation include the right of the service users to make informed choices, confidentiality, equality and inclusion, the right to human dignity and self worth and the right to social justice. The health and social…
When working in a health and social care setting you must know how to use appropriate terminology with regards to equality and diversity. For example words like Empowerment, Diversity, and Stereotyping should be used in the right context. Without…
‘’Equality in the UK is about fostering and promoting the right to be different, to be free from discrimination, and to have choice and dignity and to be valued as an individual, with a right to their own beliefs and values.’’ This means that individuals should be able to be themselves without having the fear that another individual is judging them. Giving people equal opportunities means treating every person as an individual without making judgements. By enforcing equality it should create a way of life in which individuals of all backgrounds and experiences feel valued and appreciated. An example of promoting equality in a health and social care setting includes delivering services and options that will meet diverse needs of adults such as in a residential home. Enforcing equality in health and social care settings can help to reduce the risk of abuse in adults because all victims of different backgrounds will feel as if they are equal to receive fair justice and treatment.…
I promote equality and diversity and inclusions , through our policies and procedures in the delivery of services, In my role I will be seen to promote egalitarianism and uphold individuals equality of opportunity, individual rights and choice, their privacy, individuality, independence, dignity, respect, promote empowerment, equality of care, confidentiality and their wishes and needs. The way in which we show diversity and except other individuals differences can be shown in the following. Complaints procedure (readily available), Consultation/participation (individuals have the right and are…
Health and social care work places have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after that means they must do everything possible that they can to keep the people they care for safe from harm. It is not only the work place that needs to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using this service but also the care workers, care workers must also have a duty of care towards other staff members to ensure that all working conditions are safe and suitable to deliver the best service they can.…
All health and social care organisations have to respect and value all individuals, despite their religious or cultural beliefs or attitudes. By embracing diversity it demonstrates to care workers and individuals how valuing each other in our daily behaviour can have a positive impact on working practices and the culture of the organisation. This can be linked to promotion of rights, as all individuals have a right to confidentiality, choice, to be acknowledged and respected. Have the right not be discriminated against, to be able to practice their cultural and religious beliefs and to receive equal and fair treatment according to their needs at all times.…
Health and social care professional belief based on human rights and human potential that they have to work hard to include everyone with a range of support, to enable people to live their lives to the full, and they should do thier best for these individuals irrespective of the complexity of need or intensity of behaviour that challenges them.…
The health and social care sector is one which constantly changes and moves on. New standards reflect the changes in the profession such as the emphasis on personalized quality services, the focus on takling exclusion, and the influence of the culture of rights and responsibilities.…
1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion Diversity: differences between individuals and groups eg culture, nationality, ability, ethnic origin, gender, age, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, social class. Equality: individual rights; giving choices; respect; services in response to individual need Inclusion: placing individuals at the centre of planning and support; valuing diversity Discrimination: direct discrimination; indirect discrimination; treating some individuals less favourably than others; effects of discrimination. Deliberate and inadvertent discrimination: institutional discrimination; discrimination by individuals; the effects of lack of knowledge and understanding; prejudice; labelling; lack of opportunity; stereotyping; harassment; bullying; use of inappropriate language Work settings: health settings; care settings; childcare setting Support for equality and inclusion: policies and procedures in workplace setting; challenging discrimination; promoting rights; empowering; removing barriers eg physical access, communication; improving participation; promoting dignity; placing individuals at the centre of planning and delivery of services 2 Be able to work in an inclusive way Legislation and codes of practice: Codes of practice of sector; policies of workplace setting; Human Rights Act 1998; Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Disability Discrimination Act 2005; Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001; Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000; The Equality Act 2010 (due to become law in October 2010 and will replace the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995); Equality and Human Rights Commission Interactions: interactions with individuals including colleagues, adults using services, children and young people in childcare settings; active listening; knowledge of individuals eg beliefs, cultures, values, preferences; maintaining confidentiality; appropriate use of language.…
Equality: Equality of opportunity, giving each person opportunities which are equal to others in society regardless of race, gender or disability.…
A community which is based on the fair rights of humanity realizes that consciousness, self esteem, culture and physical and mental health are interrelated. In order to provide a balance in society the health care sector must be free of all prejudice and discriminatory practices.…
L.O: Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care…
The CQC (Care Quality Commission) is the main regulator for health and social care and this took place in April 2009. Their aim is to implement equality and human rights into day-to day duties. The main purpose is to offer better care have people’s rights protected, and are able to exercise choice and control. Their priority is to ensure care is centred on service user’s needs and protects their human rights. The CQC act efficiently in times of identified poor quality care and regulate high quality care in partnership. The legal duties of the CQC have a requirement to publish equality schemes set out…
P1 – Explain the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to Health and Social Care…
In the human services field you have the code of ethic. This code defies how a professional will act in making a ethical decision in delivering services. It also tell what the role of the professional should be and what there job entitles them to do. (page 271) The code of ethics has to vibe fallowed by all professionals or they could lose there job. You also need to understand that you can not push your religion, morals, or thoughts on what is right or wrong on your clients. You client have the right to express there own beliefs. Client also have the right to have there own spaced the only way you can go in is if you feel they are going to hurt them self.…