health and social care 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social Careequality, diversity and rightsOtherOCR Created by: emmanuela_oCreated on: 20-12-18 11:59 Equality Ensuring a person is treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of differences and treated according to their individual needs 1 of 20 Diversity Respecting and recognising individual differences 2 of 20 Empowerment Care workers enabling and supporting individuals to be in control of their lives 3 of 20 Independence Not relying on others, and having the freedom to make your own decisions 4 of 20 Inclusion Ways of working that provide individuals with equal opportunities so that they are involved and feel they belong 5 of 20 Respect Having regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others 6 of 20 Dignity Care that promotes and does not undermine a person's self-respect 7 of 20 Rights What everyone is entitled to and they are set out by legislation 8 of 20 Choice Giving individuals control over their lives 9 of 20 Confidentiality Private information should only be shared on a need-to-know basis 10 of 20 Protection from abuse and harm Care settings should have safeguarding procedures and safety measures in place and should follow health and safety legislation 11 of 20 Equal and fair treatment Individuals using or working in health services should be treated within the law and according to their needs 12 of 20 Consultation Individuals using health services should be asked for their opinions and views about their care and treatment 13 of 20 Right to life Life is protected by human rights law; life should be valued and respected 14 of 20 Legislation A collection of laws passed by Parliament, which state the rights and entitlements of the individual. Law is upheld through the courts 15 of 20 Need-to-know basis Information is shared only with those directly involved with the care and support of the individual 16 of 20 Values of care Values of care are core principles that underpin the work of those providing health care services 17 of 20 Values of care Promoting equality and diversity Promoting individual rights and beliefs Maintaining confidentiality 18 of 20 Values of care Promoting equality and diversity 19 of 20 Values of care Promoting equality and diversity 20 of 20
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