Essay on Champion Equality Diversity and Inclusion

EDI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young

Key legislations and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings are:

Equality can be defined as ‘the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities’ Equality is about ‘creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential’ (DoH, 2004). By eliminating prejudice and discrimination, Genus Care can deliver services that are personal, fair and diverse and help create a society that is healthier and happier. Equality is treating everyone equally irrespective of individual or cultural differences. The right to equal opportunities and not treating everyone the same and recognising everyone as individuals

There are many Legislations, Codes of practice (Some of which are listed below) and also my workplace policies which regulate equality diversity and inclusion within my area of responsibility.The equality and diversity act is the most significant piece of legislation to be introduced for a long time. And has recently be modified it states that all people male or female people from different races, disabled people, people of different ages, gay lesbian, straight and bisexual people or transsexual people. People from different religions or different beliefs, pregnant women,

The higher socio – economic groups are normally more likely to arrange gatherings and events, to introduce the younger generations to the variety of cultures, beliefs and values and therefore embracing them into the very community that they will shape in years to come.

Describe how code of practice and legislation promote non-discriminatory practice in health and social care.

UNIT 412: EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTING

Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Part 1(P1): Explains concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care.

1.3 The legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, stems both from UK government and European union. It offers protection from discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender, race and ethnic origin, religious faith or belief and sexual orientation. The legislation has implications on all workplaces, in terms of employment practice and in terms of the services provided. Compliance with the legislation must be embedded in your Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies.

2.2)Explain the possible consequences of not actively complying with legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity,equality,inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings.

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (3978-51/52/53/54/55/56)

The Equality Act 2010 is an updated law aimed at an attempt to stop discrimination and to help try encourage equality throughout society. The care environment should benefit from this improved equality act by ensuring certain groups of people within the healthcare who receive a worse service compared to the rest of the community receive equal opportunities. Under the Equality Act 2010, individuals are formally protected against the harm of discrimination on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and sex and sexual orientation.

Identify the current legislation and code of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.

To promote equality , diversity and inclusion in policy and practice , my work place also compliant to other legislation like, Human right act 1998, sex discrimination (gender reassignment) regulations 1999, Employment equality (religion belief) regulations 2003 , Disability discrimination amended act 2005, Equality act 2006, Racial and religious hatred act 2006.