Health & Social Care
Knowledge Organisers
Unit 2: Equality & Diversity
LO1: Concepts of equality, diversity and rights, and ho
these are applied in the context of health, social care a
child care environments.
, What is the meaning of equality, diversity and rights?
Equality: Empowerment: Care workers enabling and supporting individuals to be in control of their lives.
To ensure that a person is treated fairly, had the same Independence: Not relying on others, having the freedom to make your own decisions.
opportunities regardless of differences and treated according Inclusion: Ways of working that provide individuals with equal opportunities so that they are involved an
to their individual needs. Respect: Having regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others.
Dignity: Care that promotes and does not undermine a person’s self-respect.
Promoting equality means that individuals are not
Legislation: A collection od laws passed by parliament which states the rights and entitlements of the ind
discriminated against due to their differences like; gender,
race, age or disability. upheld through the courts.
Right Explanati
Diversity: Aspects of Diversity Choice Gives individuals control ov
This encompasses recognizing and respecting individual Race increases self-esteem as it
differences. Social independence and empow
Religion
Examples of differences include: class
• Faith Confidentiality Means private information
• Beliefs Cultural with those directly involve
Language individuals care.
• Race differences
• Customs
• Sexuality Protection Care settings and practition
Sexuality and from abuse & safeguarding procedures a
Music harm & know and adhere to legi
sexual
Valuing diversity involves accepting and respecting orientation Diversity
differences by seeing everyone as unique individuals. Equal & fair Individuals working in heal
treatment child care services should b
For individuals using care services, the benefits of staff Age Food the law
understanding diversity in care settings include:
Empowerment Consultation Individuals using health, so
Independence Family care services should be ask
Dress opinions and views about t
Inclusion structure
treatment & should inform
Respect receive.
Marriage / Gender/gender
Dignity
civil reassignment
Equal opportunity partnership Right to life An individual’s life is protec
Access and participation rights law; everyone’s right
valued and respected.
, What are values of care? Applying values of care in health and social care settings.
Value of Care Examples of applying the value of care…
The values of care are core principles that underpin
the work of those providing health, social care and Equality:
child care services. They are a set of guidelines and Promoting equality and • Access to care services provided for everyone: wheelchair ramps, hearing lo
ways of working for care settings and their staff. diversity leaflets, provided a range of different formats (large print, braille, easy read,
languages).
Applying he values of care ensures that individuals • Staff using non-discriminatory language; any incidents of discriminatory beh
appropriately challenged.
using health, social care and child care
• Care settings having and following an equal opportunities policy.
environments receive appropriate care, do not Diversity:
experience discriminatory attitudes, and have • Offering choice, e.g. menus with a range of options catering for all needs; ve
diversity value and their rights supported. kosher, gluten free etc.
• Care home residents being offered a variety of different activities and outing
Values of care in health & social care services.
Rights:
Promoting individual • Mobility, dietary and communication needs met.
The values of care in health & social care services rights and beliefs • Ensuring all areas and resources in care settings are accessible to all.
focus on: • Female staff available to meet cultural requirements e.g. female doctor.
• Promoting equality and diversity • Consulting with an expectant mother about whether she would prefer a hom
• Promoting individual rights and beliefs birth.
• Maintaining confidentiality Beliefs:
• Cultural and religious dietary needs met, e.g. menus with options like halal a
• Providing a prayer room.
• Residential settings celebrating a range of different festivals, like; Eid, Chine
Christmas and Hanukkah.
Need-to-know-basis:
Information is shared only with those directly involved
with the care and support of the individuals. Access to Private information shared by care workers only on a need to know basis, e.g. i
information is restricted to those who have clear Maintaining a patient’s illness and treatment would be shared only with the practitioners d
reason to access it when providing care and support Confidentiality working with that person, not told to all of the staff.
Information like patients records kept securely in a locked filing cabinet or pass
for an individual. electronic records so that access is limited to authorized staff.
Knowledge Organisers
Unit 2: Equality & Diversity
LO1: Concepts of equality, diversity and rights, and ho
these are applied in the context of health, social care a
child care environments.
, What is the meaning of equality, diversity and rights?
Equality: Empowerment: Care workers enabling and supporting individuals to be in control of their lives.
To ensure that a person is treated fairly, had the same Independence: Not relying on others, having the freedom to make your own decisions.
opportunities regardless of differences and treated according Inclusion: Ways of working that provide individuals with equal opportunities so that they are involved an
to their individual needs. Respect: Having regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others.
Dignity: Care that promotes and does not undermine a person’s self-respect.
Promoting equality means that individuals are not
Legislation: A collection od laws passed by parliament which states the rights and entitlements of the ind
discriminated against due to their differences like; gender,
race, age or disability. upheld through the courts.
Right Explanati
Diversity: Aspects of Diversity Choice Gives individuals control ov
This encompasses recognizing and respecting individual Race increases self-esteem as it
differences. Social independence and empow
Religion
Examples of differences include: class
• Faith Confidentiality Means private information
• Beliefs Cultural with those directly involve
Language individuals care.
• Race differences
• Customs
• Sexuality Protection Care settings and practition
Sexuality and from abuse & safeguarding procedures a
Music harm & know and adhere to legi
sexual
Valuing diversity involves accepting and respecting orientation Diversity
differences by seeing everyone as unique individuals. Equal & fair Individuals working in heal
treatment child care services should b
For individuals using care services, the benefits of staff Age Food the law
understanding diversity in care settings include:
Empowerment Consultation Individuals using health, so
Independence Family care services should be ask
Dress opinions and views about t
Inclusion structure
treatment & should inform
Respect receive.
Marriage / Gender/gender
Dignity
civil reassignment
Equal opportunity partnership Right to life An individual’s life is protec
Access and participation rights law; everyone’s right
valued and respected.
, What are values of care? Applying values of care in health and social care settings.
Value of Care Examples of applying the value of care…
The values of care are core principles that underpin
the work of those providing health, social care and Equality:
child care services. They are a set of guidelines and Promoting equality and • Access to care services provided for everyone: wheelchair ramps, hearing lo
ways of working for care settings and their staff. diversity leaflets, provided a range of different formats (large print, braille, easy read,
languages).
Applying he values of care ensures that individuals • Staff using non-discriminatory language; any incidents of discriminatory beh
appropriately challenged.
using health, social care and child care
• Care settings having and following an equal opportunities policy.
environments receive appropriate care, do not Diversity:
experience discriminatory attitudes, and have • Offering choice, e.g. menus with a range of options catering for all needs; ve
diversity value and their rights supported. kosher, gluten free etc.
• Care home residents being offered a variety of different activities and outing
Values of care in health & social care services.
Rights:
Promoting individual • Mobility, dietary and communication needs met.
The values of care in health & social care services rights and beliefs • Ensuring all areas and resources in care settings are accessible to all.
focus on: • Female staff available to meet cultural requirements e.g. female doctor.
• Promoting equality and diversity • Consulting with an expectant mother about whether she would prefer a hom
• Promoting individual rights and beliefs birth.
• Maintaining confidentiality Beliefs:
• Cultural and religious dietary needs met, e.g. menus with options like halal a
• Providing a prayer room.
• Residential settings celebrating a range of different festivals, like; Eid, Chine
Christmas and Hanukkah.
Need-to-know-basis:
Information is shared only with those directly involved
with the care and support of the individuals. Access to Private information shared by care workers only on a need to know basis, e.g. i
information is restricted to those who have clear Maintaining a patient’s illness and treatment would be shared only with the practitioners d
reason to access it when providing care and support Confidentiality working with that person, not told to all of the staff.
Information like patients records kept securely in a locked filing cabinet or pass
for an individual. electronic records so that access is limited to authorized staff.
