Equality and Diversity - topic 2

Promote Equality and Diversity

Staff should always use non-discriminatory language and not be patronising to those they are caring for.

Promote individuals rights and beliefs

Care environments, could provide access to prayer room or transport to church to support individuals religious belief.

A pregnant woman should always have the choice of whether to give birth in hospital or home.

Maintain confidentiality

Your main rights to see personal data about yourself, held on computer and on paper, come from the Data protection act.

Data Protection Act key features

Processed fairly and lawfully

Used for purpose

Relevant

Kept up to date

Time it is kept for

Handled in a way that ensures appropriate security

Loss/damage

Protected characteristics