Unit 2 Equality and Diversity

Ensuring individuals are treated fairly and equally

Recognising and valuing that every individual is unique. Accepting and respecting individuals differences

Everyone is legally entitled to

Choice, Confidentiality, Protection from abuse and harm, Equal and fair treatment, Consultation, Right to life.

Ensuring all individuals using health and social care receive the appropriate levels of care

Race, Religion, Cultural differences, Gender, Age, Sexuality, Social class, Disability

A charity that provides free, independent and confidential advocacy services. It helps resolve issues or concerns about health and wellbeing.

Ensure all individuals are in control of decisions made about them and that their views and wishes and feelings are heard.

A charity that works in partnership with people with a learning disability and supports people to live life as they choose.

An organisation that develops advocacy and service user involvement

Supports mental health service users and people with learning difficulties to have a voice.

SEAP, Mencap, Empower me

Mind, Age UK, Headway

A charity that provides advice and support to empower those experiencing a mental health problem. It campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

A charity that raises awareness of the difficult situations faced by many older people.