In health and social care, equality is of great importance. But what exactly is equality? And why is it important? Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably, no matter their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. Equality is important because it ensures that treatment is provided correctly and appropriately to everyone. By promoting equality in health and social care, everyone will receive equal treatment and opportunities. Furthermore, equality helps create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. And while equality is crucial, so is diversity. Diversity means to include or involve people from a range of …show more content…
Attributes, on the other hand, are qualities that an individual has that make them who they are. An example of a personal attribute is being kind, this is crucial when working in a health and social care setting because service providers need to be compassionate towards service users in order to understand them better. Having good communication skills can promote equality and diversity. Healthcare professionals may speak more than one language, which can benefit service users and make the process of getting treatment faster. Skills and attributes may also be incredibly helpful when dealing with difficult situations, good communication skills can help when trying to solve conflicts or arguments. Problem-solving skills may help individuals find creative solutions. Additionally, patience and flexibility can help individuals handle stressful situations and may help with approaching challenging situations. In order to further help meet individual needs and promote equality and diversity, it is important to think about the 6Cs when taking care of clients or service users. The 6C was developed for nurses, midwives and care staff to focus on
page 1 What is equality 2 Examples of equality 3 What is Diversity 4 Examples of diversity 5 The benefits of diversity 6-7 What are rights 8 Individual rights 8-10 Active promotion of equality and individual rights 11-12 References 13 Introduction What is included in this booklet? In this booklet you will learn the concepts of equality, diversity and rights. Each area will be correctly defined and supported with examples that are shown within a health and social care setting. Within
on modern justice as a whole. He suggests equality as a standard for justice. While equality is the minimum that a person deserves, the scenario that Rose illustrates in Twelve Angry Men shows that sometimes people do not receive that minimum. The lack of equality brings about other elements of justice to make up for and build upon it. Equality seems to spur the pursuit of justice, while raising the ever perplexing question of: what is justice? Equality is supposed to be the essence of justice,
that the agitation of questions of social equality is the extremist folly, and that progress in the enjoyment of all the privileges that will come to us must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than of artificial forcing” (Washington, Atlanta Exposition Address). He invites the African Americans to struggle but not fight against others. The equality will come to us through privileges but agaiation is not the right way to approach for the social
Booker T. Washington believed that through education of blacks and by complying with whites that equality could be reached, but later it is learned that this idea has limitations to true equality. One part of the narrator’s speech has him saying the phrase “social responsibility” that is not heard or understood by some and ask him to repeat it. As he repeats it for a final time he says “social equality” and quickly angers the whites listening, showing that despite his praise from whites for his speech
outcome purely a function of the amount of wellbeing (utility) it contains, or do other factors also matter in themselves? How, exactly, does equality matter? The assessment of the goodness of an outcome depends not only on the amount of wellbeing contained, but also the presence of equality. I will argue that telic egalitarianism fails to capture the value of equality given the force of the levelling down objection. Furthermore, deontic egalitarianism is rejected because it requires an abandonment of
Equity vs. Social Inequity • According to Kranich (2005), equality by design addresses what the Constitution was said to be developed on that all men are created equal before God and before law. Unfortunately, the equality is based on advantages and disadvantages. In America it speaks to people’s ability to reap the fruits of a good society. In layman’s terms since we all bleed red blood we are all supposed to be equal. • Equity speaks to fairness as people’s ability to access things and when talking
Reflection Unit 2 Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care Assignment A: Concepts and discriminatory and anti- discriminatory practise Name: saba mahmood P1 Explain the concepts of equality, diversity and rights I believe equality means every individual should be treated and given the same attention no matter who they are. No individual should be discriminated due to their disability. The equality act came into effect in October 2010. This is a law which protects people from being
culture does, but what it does not do. We do not care for one another in today's society. The culture we've built ourselves is one where each man strives for his own good. Each person cares and looks out for Number One. In the end, as stated by the "savages" in Montaigne's essay, rich people can live in luxury on the same street where poverty takes lives. In today's society of computerized and/or instant everything, we look about at the social troubles that plague us and seek solutions similar
health and social care workers are usually not expected to know everything for every law which promotes anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care. However, it is important that they understand the principles. These should be used within all the aspects when the workers are taking care for individuals in health and social care setting. Codes of conduct established by professional bodies Codes of practice are a type of guide and advice which is given from health and social care workers based
understand the scope of equity in health care, a distinction should be drawn between Equity and equality. Equity entails social justice and fairness with consideration social differences or disparities, while equality is sameness. Equality doesn’t take into consideration what exactly is fair regardless of disparities. Nevertheless, the understanding of social justice and fairness differs amongst different people in different settings. Equity in health care can be defined as the absence of disparities
when working in the health and social care profession. But what so ever you must know their being and their simple principles. If you are not sure about something, you could ask to someone and research about relevant Act yourself. Conventions, legislation and regulations Not everyone can know every detail, so asking would not embarrass you; there is nothing wrong of asking information of every law that promotes anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care. Law or regulation European convention
do not ask you not receive anything and no one cares , because they belong to the older generation where they were never used to ask but just give and this is happens i most Care Home across the UK , hospitals and clinics .The worst case scenario is for the elderly patients with cancer because these care providers are right because the medications are very strong and they are very risky for elderly people to t... ... middle of paper ... ...care, Journal of Aging and Health 12 (4) : 511‐537
society to promote equality, in order to preserve our economy, social structures, and liberty in general. Although government programs may mean higher taxes for some, the overall benefit of the programs is for the common good of society and provides a higher standard in the nation thereby fueling the economy and both private and public sectors. Welfare liberalism is not a socialist invention; for our capitalistic society to be able to operate efficiently there needs to be social programs implemented
which health and social care teachers are required to adhere to in my chosen area. There are lots of policies and procedures that need to be maintained as a teacher of a health and social care. Here is a list of some of the currant policies:- • Human Rights Act (1998) • Health and safety at work Act (1974) • Data Protection Act (1998) • Disability Discrimination Act • Criminal records bureau clearance • Equality Act (2006) • Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) • NHS and Community care Act(1990) • Freedom
used by social care workers in the area of mental health. The social care workers must carry out and stick to these principles in order to correctly carry out their role in this area. 1) You must be able to recognise the signs of mental health problems and distress and how to react in the appropriate manor. The individuals who use social care services can endure long times of distress as a result of suffering from a mental illness or mental health issues. It is important the social care worker