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• code of practice: a set of rules that governs the way in which a profession or industry operates
• prejudice: a preconceived opinion or feeling of dislike or distrust based on a person's race, religion, or other characteristics
• discrimination: treating someone unfairly because they belong to a particular group, especially one with less power than another
• anti-discriminatory practice is a core value and principle that guides the work of health and care professionals.
• anti-discriminatory practice aims to ensure that the care needs of service users are met regardless of differences of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

  aims to ensure that prejudice of staff or other service users are appropriately challenged.
• anti-discriminatory practice is based on legal requirements outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
• what are the 9 protected characteristics in the equality act 2010?

  Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
• the human rights act (1998) guarantees rights to people cared for by 'public authorities' to be treated equally, with fairness, dignity and respect. public authorities include hospitals, GP practices, social service departments, schools and colleges and many care and nursing homes.
• the human rights act 1998 guarantees an individual the right to

  • life
  • freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
  • freedom from slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour
  • liberty and security of person
  • respect for a private and family life, home and correspondence
  • freedom of thought, conscience and religion
  • freedom of expression
  • marry and found a family
  • peaceful enjoyment of possessions and protection of property
  • access to an education
• Health and safety at Work Policy - Aims to ensure that employees are safe and healthy at work.
• Safeguarding policy is a document that sets out the procedures that the organisation will follow to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people.
• the data protection act 1998 control how personal information is used by organisations, business or the government. data must be:

  • used fairly and lawfully
  • used for limited, specifically stated purposes
  • used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
  • accurate
  • kept for no longer than is necessary
  • handled according to peoples data protection rights
  • kept safe and secure.
• what are some examples of professional bodies in England?

  the nursing and midwifery council (NMC)

  the royal college of nursing (RCN)

  the health and care professions council (HCPC)

  the general medical council (GMC)