Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care Introduction to Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care

Equality and Diversity We all have different views on what equality and diversity are. Equality? Diversity? How would you define equality and diversity?

Discrimination Discrimination can take a number of forms, including: Infringement of rights Abuse Bullying It can have serious effects on an individual, such as: Can you think of a recent story in the media about discrimination in a health and social care environment? Unemployment Loss of rights Low self-confidence

National initiatives Since the 1970s a range of national initiatives have been put in place to promote anti-discrimination practices. Such as…. These initiatives are constantly evolving. What changes do you think we will see over the next decade? Codes of practice and charters Quality assurance How might modern technology and social networks affect anti-discriminatory practice? Policies and procedures Legislation and regulations

How can these be implemented? There are a number of ways to promote anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care environments, for example: Promoting values of care Quality assurance Mentoring Workplace policies and procedures Staff training

What will you learn? After completing this unit you will: Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights Know discriminatory practices Know how anti-discriminatory practice is promoted Understand how national initiatives promote anti-discriminatory practice

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