EQUALITY

D.KAVITHA
,M.SC(N);M.SC(PSY);DHHM;BSAM
ASST.LECTURER
MTPG&RIHS
PUDUCHERRRY

Equality & Diversity

Diversity = We are all different and
we all have different needs

Equality = Despite our differences,

we should all have the same chances

Principle of equality

Under the Equality Act

2010,
Individuals are formally protected against the
harm of discrimination on the grounds of their
age,disability, gender reassignment, marriage
and civil partnership, pregnancy and
maternity status, race, religion or belief, and
sex and sexual orientation and eliminate
unlawful discrimination, harassment and
victimisation ,advance equality of opportunity
between different groups and foster good
relations between different groups.

Group Priorities Exercise

Patient 1 has cut their finger

Patient 2 has had a heart attack
Patient 3 has a head wound
Patient 4 has mild food poisoning
Patient 5 has toothache but is not
registered with a dentist

Group Priorities Exercise

Patient 1 - cut finger

(haemophiliac)
Patient 2 - heart attack (Jewish)
Patient 3 - head wound (scratch)
Patient 4 - food poisoning
(pregnant)
Patient 5 - toothache (asylum

Prioritisation of individual equality

nursing care
Prioritise health needs
Care is personal
Each patient is an individual
To deliver good service the nurse must
be
understand peoples individual needs
and meet them

Working at organization level to

promote health equality
Single Equality Scheme
Holistic approach( setting approach)eg health in
prison
Staff Networks
Equality Monitoring
Train all staff in equality & diversity
Set up equality networks
Involve minority groups in service revision
Two-tick disabled-friendly employer
an accessible communications toolkit
Interpretation & Translation Services Achieved
compliance with CQC standards

Your Rights
Nursing staff /Nursing students
can expect to be:
Treated fairly
Protected from discrimination
Free to progress their career
according to skill, not background

Nurses/ Nursing students

Responsibilities
Treat people with dignity and respect
Create an inclusive environment
Make sure behaviour does not cause
offence
Challenge discriminatory behaviour
Participate in measures to remove
inequalities, including training

In Their Shoes