Singer’s principle of equality appears intuitively practical and convincing as it favours the dismissal of many types of discrimination based on innate characteristics such as gender and ethnicity. However‚ it can have radical consequences deeming it far less attractive than its prima facie appeal. Singer’s moral concepts and ideologies have often been termed useful for normative ethics as they are founded on presumptions that are simple and universally acknowledged (Schaler‚ 2009). Nonetheless‚
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In health and social care settings it usually means that the individual gives consent to take part in an activity or to accept some kind of care or treatment - this could be agreeing to have a shower or a bath - agreeing to take medication‚ as well as agreeing to have their details shared with others. Why is it important that a social care worker works in a way which promotes person centred values? Person-centred approaches are about the individual being the centre of their care and support plan
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EFFECTIVELY As a health and social care support worker I must take responsibility for how I communicate with and on behalf of individuals. To this end‚ I will communicate in an open‚ accurate and straightforward way. I need to learn and make arrangements to meet the specific communication requirements or preferences of individuals in my care and key people. I am required to gain valid consent before beginning any treatment or care‚ remembering at all times to
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clothing‚ or medical conditions they might have. • Neglect by others Neglect is a passive form of abuse in which the wrongdoer is responsible to provide care‚ for someone‚ who is unable to care for oneself‚ but fails to provide adequate care to meet their needs. Neglect may include failing to provide sufficient supervision‚ nourishment‚ medical care or other needs. 1.2 Physical Abuse Injuries that are the shape of objects Injuries in a variety of stages or injuries that have not
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What is meant by diversity? Diversity refers to the fact that we are all different. Even though people have many things in common diversity recognises that people also have a lot of differences. This can be differences in religion‚ age‚ gender‚ beliefs and many more things we come across in daily life. 2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of: • Interests • Beliefs • Ages • Lifestyles • Personal‚ social and cultural identities
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Promoting Equality and Diversity (1.1‚ 1.2‚ 1.3) Schools must produce policies that set out the guidelines and procedures that everyone in the school must follow. They must take in to account all individuals and groups within the school and show that equality and diversity are being recognised. Here are some codes of practice‚ and legislation that form a basis from which the government can steer schools’ practice‚ policies and procedures. How the practice promotes equality and values diversity
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Unit 303 – Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Outcome 1 (1.1 1.2 1.3) Diversity is to respect everyone’s differences‚ regardless of race‚ nationality‚ age‚ religion‚ culture‚ gender‚ beliefs‚ ability and talent. Each person is an individual‚ and by respecting this people can be valued on their contributions‚ and not subject to negative response due to their differences. Respecting and embracing peoples differences will allow for a better working environment
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003.02 Identify which legislation and codes of practise relating to equality‚ diversity and discrimination apply to own role Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 This act applies to my own role as in my setting we have many children who have special education needs and also some disabilities in my setting‚ we always make sure to treat them as equal and not treat them any differently however we always make sure we meet their individual needs for instance giving a child with special
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INTRODUCTION For the purposes of this essay the Elderly Care Scenario has been selected. The aim of this essay is to discuss the concept of vulnerability and why the patient in the Elderly Care Scenario is vulnerable. With reference to the NMC Code‚ the second part of the essay will discuss how the scenario demonstrates/does not demonstrate professional values and how the staff could have empowered the patient and demonstrated respect and maintained his dignity. The third part then discusses the
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has to ensure that they are following the policies and procedures the setting has relating to equality‚ diversity and inclusive practice‚ and should always show that you value the child as an individual. Tasks should be set out to help the child make their own decisions so they are able to feel a sense of control over what they do. Early years settings should clearly display that they welcome diversity; at my setting we have posters of different cultures and a “welcome” poster with multiple languages
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