Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
1. Write about and explain different models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion. Include in detail your own role and responsibilities in relation to this.
Equality – Building a fairer society. Individuals are able to contribute to society and have the chance to fulfil their potential. Equality means that everyone is equal in status, rights and opportunities. Their race, disability, age, gender, religion, culture or sexual orientation makes no difference. All are treated equally.
Diversity – Recognises that although people have things in common, they are also different in many ways. Diversity is about knowing and appreciating those differences.
Inclusion – A sense of belonging, to feel included, respected and valued for who you are. Inclusion ensures that everyone has equal access to resources, rights, goods and services. Individuals are able to participate in activities.
In my role as Clinical lead Nurse, it is my responsibility to ensure that my residents, their families and staff members and anyone we are working in partnership with are treated equally, with dignity and respect.
Legislation regarding equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality Act 2010
Health and social care act 2008(Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 – Fundamental standards
Human Rights Act 1998
The Mental Health Act 1983
The Care Act 2014
Codes of practice regarding equality, diversity and inclusion
GSCC Code of Practice for social Care Workers
GSCC Code of Practice for Employers of Social Care Workers
NMC Code of Conduct
My role is to promote equality and fairness and ensure equal opportunities, individual rights and choices. To ensure that individual’s independence, dignity and respect are maintained. I promote equality of care, confidentiality, ensuring that individual wishes and needs are respected. The way in which we ensure equality, diversity and inclusion at Parklands is by -
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1. Write about and explain different models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion. Include in detail your own role and responsibilities in relation to this.
Equality – Building a fairer society. Individuals are able to contribute to society and have the chance to fulfil their potential. Equality means that everyone is equal in status, rights and opportunities. Their race, disability, age, gender, religion, culture or sexual orientation makes no difference. All are treated equally.
Diversity – Recognises that although people have things in common, they are also different in many ways. Diversity is about knowing and appreciating those differences.
Inclusion – A sense of belonging, to feel included, respected and valued for who you are. Inclusion ensures that everyone has equal access to resources, rights, goods and services. Individuals are able to participate in activities.
In my role as Clinical lead Nurse, it is my responsibility to ensure that my residents, their families and staff members and anyone we are working in partnership with are treated equally, with dignity and respect.
Legislation regarding equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality Act 2010
Health and social care act 2008(Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 – Fundamental standards
Human Rights Act 1998
The Mental Health Act 1983
The Care Act 2014
Codes of practice regarding equality, diversity and inclusion
GSCC Code of Practice for social Care Workers
GSCC Code of Practice for Employers of Social Care Workers
NMC Code of Conduct
My role is to promote equality and fairness and ensure equal opportunities, individual rights and choices. To ensure that individual’s independence, dignity and respect are maintained. I promote equality of care, confidentiality, ensuring that individual wishes and needs are respected. The way in which we ensure equality, diversity and inclusion at Parklands is by -
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