Nvq 5 Equality and Diversity
Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit 503
1.) Understand Diversity, Equality and Inclusions in own area of Responsibility
1.1) Explain Models of practises that underpin equality, and diversity and inclusions in own area of responsibility.
The social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitudes and their surrounding environment.
Society often focuses on what a person lacks in terms of disability and focuses on condition or illness or a person’s lack of ability. Medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way
Person centred – views the person as individual and unique and places the person at the centre of there care whether this be physical, psychological, social, spiritual. Qualities, abilities, interests, preferences and needs. Offering the personal whole involvement in there care and input to completing there support plan and how they like to receive this, where they want to live and who with. As a manager I am responsible for ensuring that the ethos within the home promotes equality and diversity through training, policy and procedures, support plans and health files. In line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005. Equality Act 2010, Human Rights Act 1998 And enable staff to have the confidence to challenge discrimination.
Ensure that all care and support is personalised – individual having control of own personal budgets. There is partnership. Support is delivered in partnership with individuals from communities. Voluntary and private sectors the NHS and housing. Protection. Safeguarding against the risk of abuse or neglect 1.2) Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusions in own area of responsibility Lack of finance Independence Language
Attitude
Isolation/Segregation Lack of Access
Fear/Ignorance
BARRIERS
Social Myths
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1.) Understand Diversity, Equality and Inclusions in own area of Responsibility
1.1) Explain Models of practises that underpin equality, and diversity and inclusions in own area of responsibility.
The social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitudes and their surrounding environment.
Society often focuses on what a person lacks in terms of disability and focuses on condition or illness or a person’s lack of ability. Medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way
Person centred – views the person as individual and unique and places the person at the centre of there care whether this be physical, psychological, social, spiritual. Qualities, abilities, interests, preferences and needs. Offering the personal whole involvement in there care and input to completing there support plan and how they like to receive this, where they want to live and who with. As a manager I am responsible for ensuring that the ethos within the home promotes equality and diversity through training, policy and procedures, support plans and health files. In line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005. Equality Act 2010, Human Rights Act 1998 And enable staff to have the confidence to challenge discrimination.
Ensure that all care and support is personalised – individual having control of own personal budgets. There is partnership. Support is delivered in partnership with individuals from communities. Voluntary and private sectors the NHS and housing. Protection. Safeguarding against the risk of abuse or neglect 1.2) Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusions in own area of responsibility Lack of finance Independence Language
Attitude
Isolation/Segregation Lack of Access
Fear/Ignorance
BARRIERS
Social Myths
Offensive Images of