Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care

Level 4 project 1 Equality
Diversity and inclusion in
health and social care

Table of content
 Definition of equality, diversity and inclusion
 Equality, diversity and inclusion legislation: Equality act 2010
 Model of practice underpinning equality, diversity, and inclusion
 Effect of barrier
 Effectiveness of policies

Definition of equality, diversity and inclusion
 Equality: Equality is a term which making sure groups or individuals are not treated less favourably or differently, on the basis of their
particular protected characteristic, involving area of gender, race, belief or religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.
 Diversity: Diversity is a term which aims to respect, value and recognise differences of people to realise and contribute their full
potential through encouraging an inclusive environment to all.
 Inclusion: Inclusion is a term which define as a sense of belonging, valued for who you are, feeling respect, feeling a level of
supportive commitment and energy from others so that persons can do their best. It is used by the human beings with disabilities and
various disability rights promoters to the idea that all human beings should be openly and freely without pity. Make room to any human
being with a disability without limitations or restrictions of any kind (Brimhall, 2019).