3.2 - The Equality Act (2010)

What is the equality act (2010)

It protects people from discrimination 

How many characteristics does the equality act protect from discrimination

9

What are protected characteristics 

They are specific attributes safeguarded against discrimination under the equality act 2010

List the 9 protected characteristics

1. Age

2. Race

3. Disability

4. Gender reassignment

5. Civil partnership/Marriage

6. Pregnancy and maternity

7. Religion or belief

8. Sex

9. Sexual orientation

What are reasonable adjustments in health and social care

They are adjustments organisations must make to remove barriers to enable fair and equal access

List 7 reasonable adjustments

1. Ramps for wheelchair users

2. Lifts

3. Braille, audio or large signs

4. Adjusting appointment time for those with special needs e.g. appointment time being 10 minutes instead of 5 for those with special needs

5. Hearing aids

6. Interpreters

7. Sign language translators

What are legal acts under the equality act

Harassment and victimisation

What is victimisation

Treating a person unfairly because they have complained about discrimination