Essay about Health and Social Care

1 explain what is ment by diversity/equality/inclusion/diversity . DIVERSITY diversity means visible and non-visible that exist between people. diversity is even though people have things in common with each other,they are still diffrent and unique in many ways, diversity is recognising and valuing those diffrences EQUALITY equality means treating people equaly and in a way that is appropriate for there needs,equality isnt about treating everyone the same way, but it recognises that their needs are met in a diffrent way 1 INCLUSION inclusion is about equal opportnities for everybody of diffrent ages,gender,ethnicity,or background.
DISCRIMINATION discrimination is leaving somebody feeling left out beacouse of there colour,height,background,ethinicity,disability or there beliefs 1. 2 Describe ways in which discrimination may delibreatley or inadvertently occur in the work setting? discrimination may delibreatly occur in a work palce beacouse a mamber of staff could be treated less favourable, or treated diffrently bacouse of there gender,age,race,disbility,sexuality or theire religion. discrimination may inadvertently take place when job policies are only given to you in english instead of diffrent languages 1. explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination? by supporting a persons equality you are treating them equaly and including them in the activities, this way you will reduce the likelihood of discrimination.
2. 1 identify wich legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own role. 2. 3 describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change challenging discrimination is about providing for everybodys needs such as vegetarian meals/ information in diffrent languages e. polices and procedures,information packets. if discrimination has been taken place even if it is indirect or direct you should log it down and report it straight away this way it will be attended to much faster. explain why discrimination is wrong and link it to your polices and procedures on equality and rights 3. 1 identify a range of sources of inforamation, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion. There are a range of sources available about diversity,equality and inclusion