Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care.

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

Whilst currently on work placement at the community centre I have been asked to write a report as part as my portfolio. The care centre in which I am currently at provides a variety of services. The centre provides a variety of services and promotes equality, diversity whilst also promoting anti-discriminatory behaviour.

Diversity is to value that we are all unique and yet similar. We have different needs, interests, learning styles, language and personality etc.

There are also important responsibilities of workers in the health and social care sectors which underpin the support of individual service users to make sure that the individual rights are maintained.

Diversity means to value and respect the differences and individuality of people. This means to embrace the differences between people and to treat a person’s race, culture, religious beliefs, age, sexual orientation, gender, physical and mental characteristics etc. with respect.

The ‘named person' is allocated to make sure services are coordinated where required, to assist and support a child or young person. Lanarkshire's Practice Guide, 2012 outlines the purpose of the ‘Named Person' as being a way to support children, families and practitioners by introducing an agreeable method of communication. It would focus on takeing advantage of the regular contact, relationships and knowledge about each child within maternity, public health and education.

Diversity can be differences in race, heritage, customs, belief systems, physical appearance, mental capabilities; etc Diversity should be respected and valued because nobody is completely the same as anyone else, even within the categories above. People tend to reject what is different. We must value our diversity in order to work together.

I generally believe in treating all people as I would like to be treated, with respect and courtesy; as a carer I regularly deal with two different groups of people – service users and colleagues. A consistent part of my job is to meet the needs of service users who would fall under the disabilities characteristic in the Equality Act 2010.

A – Diversity: So not that all people are the same and that different people have different experiences, skills, knowledge, race, age, gender, sexual orientation. Working in a nursery with children from civilian parents and Army parents I am fortunate to get to witness more than one culture, race or children from different backgrounds. Seeing the children on a daily basis makes me see how diverse the community is around us.

Part 3(P3): Describes the potential effects of discriminatory practice can have on staff and individuals using health and social care.

People from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways because every family has their own way of communicating together. For example: some children might hear or speak more than one language at home or they could hear others swearing. This can affect children’s communication and how they communicate as adults.

 inclusion.- Everyone should be treated equally even if they have a disability they shouldn’t be discriminated for this and should have equal access as everyone else. They should be included and made to feel they belong.

To protect employees and employers; ensuring that their needs and rights, within the work place, are covered. They make sure everyone is treated equally and fairly, avoiding the risk of discrimination, both direct and indirect. This means making sure that everyone is given the same opportunities and freedom to develop within their work regardless of their race, sex and ability.

* To give people of any nationality or age equal fair chance to look for work and obtain a job

To promote the harmonious functioning of a Multi-cultural community and to work towards the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the grounds of race, creed, political persuasion, age gender, HIV status, disability or sexuality.