AIMS
To recognise and appreciate the differences of the people we care for and provide care that is fair and gives equal opportunity to everyone
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know the responsibilities of employees and employers
- Know what beliefs, values, and attitudes are
- Understand what is meant by equality, diversity, inclusion and discrimination
- Know the legislation in place covering Equality & Diversity
- Know each of the protected characteristics
- Understand the different forms of discrimination, and how they can occur
LESSONS AND TOPICS
The Importance of Equality and Diversity.
- Facts and Statistics
- Employee Responsibilities
- Employer Responsibilities
Beliefs, Values and Attitudes
- What are Beliefs?
- What are Values?
- What are Attitudes?
Definitions
- What is Equality?
- What is Diversity?
- What is Inclusion?
- What is Discrimination?
- Harassment
- Discriminatory language
Protected Characteristics – (Equality Act 2010)
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
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Race
Disability - Religion and Belief
- Age
- Gender Re-assignment
- Marriage and Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy and Maternity
Types of Discrimination
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Victimisation
Making Decisions
- Supporting Independence
- Risk assessment
- Mental Capacity
Legislation
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Care Act 2014
- The Health & Social Care Act 2012 (Duty of Candour)
- The Equality Act 2010
Signposting
- Signposts to useful organisations
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