HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE UNIT 5 EXAMPLE ANSWER M1
M1 ANALYSE THE IMPACT OF PREVENTING DISCRIMINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT
NEEDS
HAVE YOU INCLUDED? COMPLETE?
Define what discrimination and anti-discrimination is in relation to health and social care
Explain why it is important for health and social care practitioners to promote anti-
discrimination and prevent discrimination
Analyse how to prevent discrimination, consider strategies to do so
Consider short term and long term impacts, and refer to real life situations that are in the
case study
Analyse the impact of preventing discrimination in terms of providing appropriate care
and support for individuals with diverse needs- refer to each individual case study
Relate the situation of each selected individual to the possible effects of discrimination,
rather than providing a generic overview
Progression from P1- include the impact this could have if it is not included.
Include the following that relate to your 3 case studies:
Allowing service users to choose their own treatments,
treating them as an individual,
taking into account the services users abilities,
respect and value their beliefs and religious beliefs
value and respect their differences e.g. age, disabilities, gender, religion and culture
Preventing discrimination and promoting equality is a crucial aspect within all health and social care settings.
Discrimination is when someone has a prejudice against a person or a group of people. Age, religion, gender
and social class are some of many reasons people discriminate against others, this may mean treating them
differently compared to others whether it is positive or negative. Anti-discrimination is opposed to or intended
to prevent discrimination, such as ensuring equal access in health and social care settings by including
elevators and wide door frames for easy wheelchair access.
There are four main types of discrimination; this includes unfair, direct, indirect discrimination as well as
positive discrimination. Unfair is when a person is treated differently compared to somebody else. Direct
discrimination is when someone is rude, hostile or offensive to someone because they see them as different,
as opposed to indirect discrimination which is hidden from others such as humorously disrespecting ideas.
Finally, positive discrimination is when people are only given items or opportunities because of an aspect of
them, such as an ethnicity minority nurse may be chosen for a job compared to someone who is white British.
It is very important to prevent discrimination not only to guarantee that service users are treated equally (by
making sure everyone has their individual needs met,) but it also ensures that health and social care
professionals are safe and feel respected in their work environment. Anti-discrimination ensures that
professionals are being paid equally no matter their ethnicity or gender, which is emphasised though
legislation in the Equal Pay Act 1970. Plus, anti-discrimination ensures that jobs are given based on
BTEC HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE UNIT 5 MEETING INDIVIDUAL CARE AND SUPPORT NEEDS
M1 ANALYSE THE IMPACT OF PREVENTING DISCRIMINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT
NEEDS
HAVE YOU INCLUDED? COMPLETE?
Define what discrimination and anti-discrimination is in relation to health and social care
Explain why it is important for health and social care practitioners to promote anti-
discrimination and prevent discrimination
Analyse how to prevent discrimination, consider strategies to do so
Consider short term and long term impacts, and refer to real life situations that are in the
case study
Analyse the impact of preventing discrimination in terms of providing appropriate care
and support for individuals with diverse needs- refer to each individual case study
Relate the situation of each selected individual to the possible effects of discrimination,
rather than providing a generic overview
Progression from P1- include the impact this could have if it is not included.
Include the following that relate to your 3 case studies:
Allowing service users to choose their own treatments,
treating them as an individual,
taking into account the services users abilities,
respect and value their beliefs and religious beliefs
value and respect their differences e.g. age, disabilities, gender, religion and culture
Preventing discrimination and promoting equality is a crucial aspect within all health and social care settings.
Discrimination is when someone has a prejudice against a person or a group of people. Age, religion, gender
and social class are some of many reasons people discriminate against others, this may mean treating them
differently compared to others whether it is positive or negative. Anti-discrimination is opposed to or intended
to prevent discrimination, such as ensuring equal access in health and social care settings by including
elevators and wide door frames for easy wheelchair access.
There are four main types of discrimination; this includes unfair, direct, indirect discrimination as well as
positive discrimination. Unfair is when a person is treated differently compared to somebody else. Direct
discrimination is when someone is rude, hostile or offensive to someone because they see them as different,
as opposed to indirect discrimination which is hidden from others such as humorously disrespecting ideas.
Finally, positive discrimination is when people are only given items or opportunities because of an aspect of
them, such as an ethnicity minority nurse may be chosen for a job compared to someone who is white British.
It is very important to prevent discrimination not only to guarantee that service users are treated equally (by
making sure everyone has their individual needs met,) but it also ensures that health and social care
professionals are safe and feel respected in their work environment. Anti-discrimination ensures that
professionals are being paid equally no matter their ethnicity or gender, which is emphasised though
legislation in the Equal Pay Act 1970. Plus, anti-discrimination ensures that jobs are given based on
BTEC HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE UNIT 5 MEETING INDIVIDUAL CARE AND SUPPORT NEEDS
