key concepts

Equality = promoting equality means ensuring people are treated fairly according to their needs. All idividuals must be given the same choices and opportunities regardless of their specific needs and differences. They must not be discriminated against due to their characterisitcs.

Diversity = diversity encompasses recognising and valuing that every individual is unique. Valuing diversity involves accepting and respecting individual differences.

Rights = rights are what everyone is legally entitled to and are enshrined in  legislation.

• CHOICE = gives individuals control over their lives and increases their self-esteem because is promotes independence.
• CONFIDENTIALITY = information should only be shared on a need-to-know basis. You should not share information with anyone unless they are at risk of harm to themsleves, others or are at risk of being hurt by others.
• PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND HARM = safeguarding procedures should be followed, health and safety legislation should be adhered to, risk assements and fire and evacuation procedures should be follwed and practised.
• EQUAL AND FAIR TREATEMNT= Indivisuals should be treated in accordance to their needs. Everyone should be given the same opportunities and have access to education, health care and social care.
• CONSULTATION = individuals in health and social care or child care environments should be asked for their opinions and veiws about the care they recieve.

RIGHT TO LIFE = an individuals life is protected by law, this means no one is allowed to harm you and equally you are not allowed…