Title: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 - Be able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion

LO 2 - Know how to manage risk and balance rights with duty of care

An essay that evaluates the influences of person-centred ways of working within a health or

social care context.

Use examples from real-life work practices (work - hospital laboratory)

The essay should:

1.1 Analyse how the promotion of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights can lead to

improved outcomes for individuals

Person centred ways of working: inclusion, choice, wishes and preferences being identified and met.

1.2.Provide examples of how to communicate with others to promote equality and inclusion in

the workplace

Content of a well-designed policy that addresses discrimination and promotes a positive culture. Monitoring and reviewing a policy; communicating the policy. Whistle blowing, protected disclosures.

1.3.Provide examples on how to support others to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace

Monitor for out of date practice, changes in legislation, and annual audits of policies. Findings from audits can identify gaps. Improvements can be proposed.

1.4Provide examples on how to effectively challenge discrimination and exclusion in policy and practice

Communicate to others: preparation of training resources; observation, reflective account, case study which was carried out or could be delivered in the work setting.

2.1 Analyse how to address ethical dilemmas in the workplace when balancing individual rights

with the duty of care

Ethical dilemmas: respect for dignity; justice; risk management; protect from harm; sound judgment and compassion.

2.2Explain the principles of informed choice and capacity

Duty of care, rights of individuals, NHS Constitution (2011) care standards documents, charters and professional codes of conduct, support individual decision making as far as possible, as long as this does not infringe on the rights of others

2.3Create a strategy for managing risks while balancing the individual rights and the duty of care

owed to others in your own area of responsibility.

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) statutory principles on identifying abilities and inabilities. Best interests. Lasting Power of Attorney. Advance decisions. Deputies and the Court of Protection

Delivery and Submission

ESSAY WITH WORD COUNT 1500