OTHM Level 5 K/650/1117 – Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Health and Social Care, Assignment, ILC, UK

Introduction

Guideline word count: 150 – 200 words (Briefly explain the selected organisations/context/or what you will discuss in this assignment)

Task 1

1.     Define the following terms and provide real life examples.

• Diversity
•  Equality
•  Inclusion
• Discrimination
• unconscious bias
• protected characteristics
•  human rights

2.   Discuss the legislations regarding diversity, equality, and inclusion in the health and social care sector, in the UK. (For example, Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Equality Act 2010, the Care Standards, etc.)
3. Discuss the models of health and social care practice that incorporates equality, diversity, and inclusion. (Examples include: Equal Opportunities Model, Difference and Diversity Model, Valuing differences treating people fairly)
4. Explain, how barriers impact equality, diversity, and inclusion?

Task 2 

1. Discuss the effectiveness of policies in ensuring legislative requirement are met. (You can base your discussion on policies of a particular organisation and that how they are meeting the legislative requirement. You can use this for reference: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/equality-diversity/legal-requirements/)
2. Select a workplace procedure regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion and discuss its pros and cons. 

The above discussion will help you to achieve.

A.C 2.1 Examine the effectiveness of policies in ensuring legislative requirements are met.

A.C 2.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of procedures in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Task 3

1. What are the benefits of promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in terms of improved outcomes for individuals?
2. Discuss ways to communicate ‘methods of promoting equality and inclusion within the workplace’
3. Discuss ways that how can you support others to promote equality and inclusion within the workplace.
4. Discuss ways to challenge discrimination and exclusion in policy and practice.

The above discussion will help you to achieve.

A.C 3.1 Analyse how the promotion of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights can lead to improved outcomes for individuals.

A.C 3.2 Demonstrate how to communicate to others methods of promoting equality and inclusion within the workplace.

A.C 3.3 Demonstrate how to support others to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

3.4 Demonstrate how to effectively challenge discrimination and exclusion in policy and practice.

Task 4

1. Suggest ways to handle ethical dilemmas in the workplace when balancing individual rights with the duty of care.
2. Explain the principles of informed choice and capacity.
3. Discuss ways to manage risk while balancing individual rights and the duty of care owed to others in your own area of responsibility.

The above discussion will help you to achieve.

A.C 4.1 Analyse how to address ethical dilemmas in the workplace when balancing individual rights with the duty of care.

A.C 4.2 Explain the principles of informed choice and capacity.

A.C 4.3 Demonstrate how to develop a strategy for managing risks while balancing individual rights and the duty of care owed to others in your own area of responsibility.

Conclusion:

Provide brief conclusion of the assignment.

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