Discrimination In Health And Social Care Nvq

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Equality is having freedom from discrimination, the promotion of equal opportunities and when working in social care, workers must not discriminate or condone discrimination.
Diversity is having the right to be different, the treatment of each person as an individual, respect and promote individual views. Also respecting different people’s values and cultures.
Inclusion is inclusive practice to provide support that people need, in order to live their lives as fully as possible. It works by ensuring that there are no barriers that would exclude people or make it difficult for them to participate in society.

1.2
Discrimination can have many negative effects on an individual and can seriously damage self-esteem. The effects can manifest
Such as, isolation, feeling unrecognised as an individual, inability to build relationships, therefore leading to restricting their level of participation in education, job prospects and high levels of sickness, if in work. There is a greater possibility of becoming a self- fulfilling prophecy.
1.3
People must be included in all aspects of life and not excluded because they have a disability or an illness. The past saw people being separated into groups to meet people’s needs. For example, separate education, living accommodation, day centres etc.
Over the years, it has become apparent, that separate is not equal and therefore we should have an inclusive society that suits everyone.
In order for this to work, the question needs to be asked about the way society is organised. In the past, it would have been okay to look at the individual and see what is wrong with them, that they cannot use a public place. For example a cinema, leisure centre, restaurant etc. Now, the building in question, is looked at, to find out what is wrong with it and how it can be put right, so that people with disabilities can use it.
Examples of inclusive practice are, ensuring they systems and processes for obtaining support are easy to use and that access allows people to work out the support they need and find the best way to put it in
Putting people in control of their own support services through self-directed support, means that they are now able to choose when they want services, how and by who they want them to be delivered. A budget is agreed through self-assessment but the control over how it is spent is entirely up to the person. This is similar to Direct Payment, but without the requirement for the person to be an employer.
If for example, a person’s needs are for social interaction as they live alone, then the support worker may transport the person to a community group, for a meal out etc. the activity will be something that the person will be solely in charge of and do for themselves. The support worker is there just for support and must not take over.
People in the past haven’t had this sort of control and some may not find it easy to adjust. They may be dependent on others to organise activities for them. For people with learning disabilities etc. it may not be so clear cut, but they have still got a right to make their own choices about the services they receive (should they have the capacity to do so).