Equality, Diversity and Rights

Aims and Objectives  Understand the effect which inequality and lack of rights can have on service users  Understand ways in which workers in care settings can promote equality diversity and rights  Use case studies and practice examples to highlight the importance

Group work  In small groups read the case studies provided and highlight what you think the effects of inequality, discrimination and lack of rights of the service users may be

Class Discussion  Have you come across any situation in your placement when you felt that someone was experiencing inequality or lack of rights?

Group Work  What can workers in the different care settings do to promote equality  Think about the resources which you would need

Practical issues in placement

Understanding diversity of the setting  It is important if we are the meet the differing needs of a care setting that we are aware of the differences  What differences can you think of in the care setting where you are?

Meeting the different Religious needs  People in care settings of all kinds may have different religious needs  This could impact on issues such as worship and diet and on how people are treated in certain situations  Think of the way sin which care settings could meet religious needs

Respecting individuals rights  In order to deliver effect care it is important that opportunities are given to different groups of people regardless of the social group which they belong.  e.g. enabling boys to play with toys traditionally associated with girls  Older people taking part in a variety of activities

Working to challenge discrimination  As discussed in previous sessions discrimination can occur for many different reasons.  Can you identify some of the reasons

As students on placement you could  Being mindful of the difficulties that some groups can face and ensuring that any obstacles to them are removed  Being aware of personal prejudices and stereotypical views and avoiding labels related to these  Valuing each service users worth.  Ensure that issues of equal opportunity are addressed within setting

 Challenge oppressive or discriminatory language or assumptions wherever they may be in the care setting. Ensure that this is done appropriately  Understand the current legislation and how it impacts on your work  Be aware of college policies and procedures and their relevance

What can you do to challenge discrimination  Understand the use of policies and procedures

What are policies  Polices are documents which are agreed by organisations to identify how certain issues are dealt with  In placement you will come across polices which relate to EDR such as- race equality policy equal opportunities policy Can you think of other policies?

Codes of Practice  A code of practice is the guidelines set down by a certain profession  Example Care Council Code of practice

Legislation  Legislation occurs when issues are dealt with at a government level and standards are set on how to deal with a certain issue

Matching definitions  Children act 1989  Enables children to live a life to be free from harm and sets out that families should be worked with in partnership to address any difficulties which they may be having

Disability Discrimination act 1995  This piece of legislation sets down that people with disability should be given equal access to employment, leisure, education and services.  It has been introduced in different phases and we will discus this in later sessions

Human Rights Act 1998  This piece of legislation sets out a number of articles which include  Protection of life  Prohibition of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment  Rights to liberty and security of the person  Right to a fair and public hearing  Right to respect for private and family life

Race Relations Act 1976  Set out that it would be unlawful for someone to be discrimination to on racial grounds

Sex Discrimination act 1975  This piece of legislation sets out that it is illegal to discriminate against someone because of gender

Recap  Lets have a look at what we have been discussing today  What are the potential effects of inequality, discrimination or lack of rights  Can you name some of the ways in which we can promote equality, diversity and rights in care settings