Omaima UNIT 2: P1
P1: Explain the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in
relation to health and social care
Following and knowing the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in Health and Social Care is
extremely important because it makes sure that the services provided to individuals are fair and
accessible to everyone.
Equality is making sure that every individual has equal opportunities.
It is essential that people working within health and social care recognise the need to treat every
individual equally no matter what their gender, race, beliefs, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, education, language, background or skin colour.
An example of equality in health and social care is in a nursery where different children interact
with each other throughout the day. In the nursery there are some special need children that
require more support than the rest, therefore the workers should treat all the children equally with
no discrimination towards their disability.
Diversity means that every individual is different in their own way. Appreciating the differences
between people and treating people’s values, beliefs, cultures and lifestyles with respect.
For example, in a school there a various students in a class and everyone is different from each
other because of their beliefs, gender, skin colour, background and sexual orientation. This means
that the class and the school is diverse.
Rights are important for vulnerable people such as elders, young people and people with
disabilities. There are various rights that protect the essential choices of everyone in society, such
as:
Right to education Right to liberty
Right to human rights Right to a fair trail
Right to freedom of speech Right to freedom of expression
Right to life Right to marry and to start a family
There is a wide range of rights that affect every aspect of an individual’s life, therefore is important
for health and social care workers to be aware of it.
For instance, in a school a new child submitted his application for a place in the school, however
the classes are full and there are not available places for him. Because he has the right to
education the school should give him advice and support on how he can continue his education.
P1: Explain the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in
relation to health and social care
Following and knowing the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in Health and Social Care is
extremely important because it makes sure that the services provided to individuals are fair and
accessible to everyone.
Equality is making sure that every individual has equal opportunities.
It is essential that people working within health and social care recognise the need to treat every
individual equally no matter what their gender, race, beliefs, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, education, language, background or skin colour.
An example of equality in health and social care is in a nursery where different children interact
with each other throughout the day. In the nursery there are some special need children that
require more support than the rest, therefore the workers should treat all the children equally with
no discrimination towards their disability.
Diversity means that every individual is different in their own way. Appreciating the differences
between people and treating people’s values, beliefs, cultures and lifestyles with respect.
For example, in a school there a various students in a class and everyone is different from each
other because of their beliefs, gender, skin colour, background and sexual orientation. This means
that the class and the school is diverse.
Rights are important for vulnerable people such as elders, young people and people with
disabilities. There are various rights that protect the essential choices of everyone in society, such
as:
Right to education Right to liberty
Right to human rights Right to a fair trail
Right to freedom of speech Right to freedom of expression
Right to life Right to marry and to start a family
There is a wide range of rights that affect every aspect of an individual’s life, therefore is important
for health and social care workers to be aware of it.
For instance, in a school a new child submitted his application for a place in the school, however
the classes are full and there are not available places for him. Because he has the right to
education the school should give him advice and support on how he can continue his education.
