Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Health and fri exterminately addressSharon Heather Ferguson-GuyPromote equating and comprehension in health social divvy up or childrens and young communitys settingOutcome 1 Understand the importance of novelty, equation and inclusion11Explain what is meant byDiversity the word diversity means a distinguishable and change. In the United Kingdom you will find people are different and varied in lots of ways. For example, people who down originated from m either different countries, people from different ethnic background, people of different genders with different sexual preferences, people with different values and beliefs, people with different bear ons and people from different economic backgrounds. We must try and create an environment so that everybody feels valued as a person. par to hold in equal opportunities means having equal access to things that influence our quality of life and life prospects. To have a fairer society wh ere all that wish too, can insert and have the opportunity to fulfil their wants and ineluctably no matter what disabilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation, beliefs, race and cultural differerences.Inclusion when individuals are included they often end up with a quality of life that is better than they would sensibly expect. Inclusion is when everyone gets a chance to participate and be part of the team. It is also to feel and be respected and to take part in activities no matter what disadvantages they may have.12Describe the potential effectuate of discriminationThe potential own(prenominal) effects of discrimination are that individuals often end up with a quality of life for lower than they would reasonably expect. Historically discrimination has sometimes been a matter of life and death. In some countries and cultures some of the effects of discrimination, include individuals being generally treated as outsiders and second class citizens, or being subjected to per sonal attacks and communicative abuse or individuals could be denied education jobs or opportunities. Discrimination can be that of verbal abuse, humiliation, intimidation, and mistreatment.The effects of this can make the individual feel stressed, low self esteem, unwanted, angry, which leads to behaviour problems, feeling isolated, ineffectual to cope, feeling depressed, guilty, anxiety, loss of confidence. The physical effects would in turn be that of changes of eating habits, pitch loss, weight master, poor appetite, headaches, and sleeplessness, lack of energy, communication problems, and deterioration of health.13Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversityInclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity so individuals often end up with a better quality of life. To promote equality and diversity and ensures that the user is treated as an individual so as not to be excluded so, to value some(prenominal) differences and embrace full pote ntial of their own personal needs and wants. Every user have a personal care plan which has been put unneurotic and is all about them, no two care plans are the same so each have their own individual needs. So each user will be treated equally and by recognising their diversity when assessing their care plans.Outcome 2 Work in an inclusive way21Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality diversity and discrimination apply to your own work functionThe codes of practice that relate to my work role are as part of The Person Centred Care Approach. I must respect patients in terms of their religion or sexuality and treat all individuals equally. I am aware to uphold their human rights and make sure they are not being discriminated against. downstairs are the legislations that relate to my work roleThe Equality Act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps gain equal opportunities in the workplace. The act replaces anti-discrimination laws from before with a single act to make it simpler to rid of any inconsistencies. The act covers nine protected areas about treating people unfairly so it does not happen. They are disabilityAgeSexSexual orientationGender reassignmentReligion or beliefsRacePregnancy and gestationMarriage and civil partnershipThe Equality Act sets out to prevent unfair treatment in the workplace, the different ways in areas that people are treated unlawfully it may be grade or indirect victimisation. Unfair treatment should be a thing of the past, but, it still goes on in todays society.This law replacesDisability Discrimination Act 1995Employment Equality (Religion or Beliefs) legislation 2003Equal Pay Act 1976The Race Relations Act 1976The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 military man rights Act 1998 this has 16 basic rights that affect the aspects of human rights.There is also a Code of utilisation which relates to my work role which is from the General Social Care Council (GSCC) Codes of Practice it describe s the standards and conduct for social care workers and employers. So I mustI am to be accountable for the quality of work that I do and to take responsibility for keeping up and improving my knowledge and skills.Encourage the independence of the patient eon protecting them as far as possible from danger or harm.Protect the rights and promote the interest of patients and fellow colleagues.Respect the rights and choices of patients whilst making sure that their behaviour does not cause harm to themselves or early(a) people.Maintain trust and confidence of patients and colleagues.Have the publics trust and confidence in social care services.The Care Standards Act 2000 this regulates independent health and care sector, this is done by health authorities as head as the local authority which has been overtaken by the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC), this became accountable for registering and inspecting all care homes and private healthcare facilities in the UK. April 2004 this was replaced with Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and Commission for Healthcare audited account and Inspection (CHAI). On 1st April 2009 they were both amalgamated to introduce the Care Quality Commission (CQC), it became responsible for inspecting the quality and monitor care homes in England.Outcome 3 Promote diversity equality and inclusionDescribe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes changeI would report any discrimination to my manager and also try to point out to the individual in a considerate manner that their actions were not acceptable under current legislation. I would also encourage them to embrace diversity and treat everyone equally and promote a positive outcome.