Unit 503 Qcf 5 Essay

1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role

Page 5 - 1.1 - Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing diversity

“All the cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their surroundings. Cells of the intestine and the kidney are specialized to carry out absorption. Cells of the kidney tubules reabsorb fluids and synthesize proteins. Intestinal epithelial cells reabsorb fluids and synthesize protein enzymes” (McCance & Huether, pg. 2).

The Equality Act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society.

The major piece of legislation in the UK that impacts on staff recruitment and selection is The Equality Act of 2010. This statute consolidated nine separate pieces of anti-discrimination legislation into a single Act these were

| in addition to age, under the Equality Act people cannot be discriminated against as a result of any of the other ‘protected characteristics’. These are: disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Attitudinal barriers are not as easy to identify as physical barriers may be but they can feel every bit as real to those who are exposed to them. Causing low self esteem low confidence, depression ect.

1.1 Areas of legislation are ever changing but it is important to be able to identify current and relevant aspects of those which promote equality and value diversity.

Legislation relating to employment exist because employers and employees need to know where they stand in a workplace, if certain legislations was not put in

Key legislations and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings are:

Legal aspects - the Equality Act 2010 protects again discrimination. Therefore, an organisation’s approach needs to show fairness by not discriminating (e.g. Age, gender) in any way. For example, in adverts or interviews.

Unit: 654 Manage disciplinary processes in health and social care or children and young people's settings.

2. Working according to the agreed ways means following the organisation’s policy and procedures in relation to pressure areas. It also means following the individual care plans and respecting the instructions in place. For example making sure a resident is turned every two hours, applying Cavilon cream on areas; fill in turning charts, prompt fluid intake. Under the duty of care a care assistant must always be aware of and raise concerns regarding possible pressure areas. Always record information in care plans accurately and in confidentiality.

I achieve this within my role by ensuring residents and their families are informed, kept up to date and by providing clear choices. I will act as an advocate on behalf of the young people in my care, to ensure they are represented and heard.

1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.