Unit 2 Health and Social Are

Unit 2- equality, diversity and rights

Marginalisation- treating a person or group insignificantly

• People who have been marginalised might have health care or education or social care.

Disempowerment

The effects of discrimination

• Low self esteem, low self worth and lack of self identity
• Restricted opportunities – this could lead to a person or group of people not gaining employment or receiving the same type of health care as everyone else.
•  Aggression and criminality- people and groups that experience discrimination can retaliate- people who live in poverty and have restricted opportunity can turn to criminality in order to gain money.

Benefits of diversity

• You get to know different people and different personalities
• Makes you more open minded
• Food and drink
• Fashion / different fashion and cultures
• Education / knowledge – people bringing their expertise
• Employment and expertise
• Culture

Diversity in society is about differences such as:

• Gender and sexuality
• Disability and learning needs
• Race and ethnicity
• Age and health status
• Culture and place of origin
• Religions, values and beliefs
• Social class and family structure
• Appearance

Diversity in health and social care is about respecting different things

Respecting differences is about tolerance, social cohesion, and cultural enrichment

Why is it important we have knowledge of these as a health and social care worker?

• Food, drink
• Fashion
• Education/knowledge
• Employment and expertise – we have to understand the workers will bring different expertise.

How do we ensure we treat people equally and protect their right?

Ensuring equality, quality care and protecting peoples rights:

Codes of conduct

Act of legislation

Care Value Base (David Seedhouse, 1998) -if you follow the seven step ...you will definitely will be meeting their need. If you miss one step you will no be respecting diversity and equality – if you follow the principle you will be ensuring equality care

The 7 principles of the care value:

1. The promotion of anti discriminatory practice
2. The promotion and support of dignity, independence and safety
3. Respect for and acknowledgement of personal beliefs and an individual’s identity
4. The maintenance of confidentiality  
5. Protection from abuse and harm
6. The promotion of effective communication and relationships
7. The provision of personalised individual care

Key concepts:

• Inclusivity
• Access
• Trust
• Confidentiality
• Participation
• Honesty and openness
• Respect
• Safety

Code of conduct & code of ethics

• A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the responsibility of, or proper practices for individual and organisations.
• A code of ethic document may outline the mission and values of a business or organisation

The professional standards authority for health and social care overseas 9 statutory bodies