Cu1532/Shc 33: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social

Diversity- The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about

Equality and diversity is treating everyone equally regardless of colour, gender, age and race. Its respecting service users individual rights allowing them as much control over their own lives as possible.

Equality means having equal access to the too services a person needs. The centre promoted equality when Patrick Green was tested positive for HIV. Although Patrick was concerned about no longer being accepted as a member he was reassured that he will retain all access to all facilitates and wold be treated with the same courtesy. This is showing equality as Patrick will have equal access to the facilities just like everyone else who goes to the centre, and just like he would even if he didn’t test positive for HIV.

* Diversity is essentially another word for different, it recognises that people are different and unique in many ways such as, personal characteristics, background, culture, personality, race, disability, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation and age. It means recognising and understanding individual’s differences and embracing them, to allow people feel more valued.

1.1 Areas of legislation are ever changing but it is important to be able to identify current and relevant aspects of those which promote equality and value diversity.

Equality involves the perceived idea that everyone is created equal. Although this is a concept that is all over America, it is more ideal rather than a reality. Equality is the idea that individuals are treated the same, regardless of their race, gender, or religion. Since the founding of

Each child is recognised and valued as an individual, “treat them as individuals and make them feel respected and valued as an essential part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people”, LSCB, (2013:p5). Being accepted is what all children want, and it is another need on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, “Belongingness and Love: affiliate with others, be accepted”, Huitt, (2007).So providing children with the provision of equality, diversity and inclusive practice, children and young people are able to fulfil this need and move on to the next need.

Prevent discrimination: support equality – This sector of the act explains where discrimination is most likely to occur in the workplace and how to stop it happening

Diversity – In the literal sense the word ‘diversity’ means different. Through diversity we recognise the uniqueness of the individual and value these differences. Diversity can consist of factors which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style. However, certain characteristics are protected under discrimination such as gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, disability and age.

Education has been one of the most developed over recent years with diverse cultures being explored and valued within the curriculum. ‘Schools and colleges now include studies in a wide range of cultures and languages. The education system has also benefited from people from different backgrounds reaching management positions and making positive changes in relation to diversity. The inclusion of equality, diversity and rights training in the health and social care profession has increased and has become an important part of the professional training programme. All organisations are required by law to train their staff in equality, diversity and rights, usually under the equal opportunities framework. Education is

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.

In this essay I am going to explain how the Equality Act (2010) P4 and assess how the act promotes anti-discriminatory practice M2. I will also be evaluating how successful the Equality Act (2010) is in promoting anti-discriminatory practise.D1

2.1 Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role.

Inclusion means that all people are given access to the same opportunities no matter what their race, gender or disabilities. It is giving equal opportunities and therefore getting rid of discrimination, as everyone has a right to develop their own skills in their own way in a way that is suitable for their needs.

Inductions, supervisions, staff meetings and training which includes equality, diversity and inclusion are all different methods which we has a company provide our employees, ensuring them of the relevant up to date knowledge that they need. Our new employees do the Care Certificate before a start date and have an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion before starting. It is most important for the employees to understand their role and accountability when considering equality, diversity and inclusion. Within information provided we ensure our employees understand the need for good practice of equality, diversity and inclusion and update their knowledge with any changes to all relevant legislations. This also includes that all