EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN CARE

AIMS:

The course is aimed at participants who wish to broaden their understanding of equality and diversity issues and become more effective at work. The emphasis will be on staff having a firm grasp of equality and diversity as a practice and process, their component parts and being integral to service delivery.

The working environment offers a variety of challenges to individuals and teams as a whole. The programme aims to enhance awareness and knowledge of the diverse needs of service users in order that these are recognised in all aspects of service delivery and in the work place. The course will examine equality and diversity issues on a practical level and the integration of equality in all aspects of their job. To enable participants to identify and recognise disadvantaged groups who experience prejudice and discrimination within the Care setting.

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, participants would have:

• Examined and discussed what is meant by Equality and Diversity
• Examined and discussed the principles, policies and procedures relating to equality and diversity
• Explored how the principles are applied to their day to day work activities with regard to care practice, management, colleagues, clients, service users, relatives and external agencies
• Been familiar with the terminology used in Equality and Diversity
• Examined and discussed the relevant legislation in relation to Equality and Diversity
• Explored and discussed the attitudes and perceptions which create stereotypes and the impact/limitations these impose on individuals and groups
• Identified, examined and discussed equality and diversity issues with regards to discrimination, stereotyping, labelling, having preferences, sexism and ageism within the Care setting
• Explored ways of improving and promoting best Care practice in the delivery of equality and in a diversified working environment and community

The course is highly participatory in nature and combines trainer presentation, group work discussions, case studies, group work and handouts.

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