anti-discriminatory practice

• identifying discrimination:

  discrimination is where someone:

  • is treated unfairly because of who they are
  • is treated unequally because of who they are
  • experiences prejudice that has been put into practice.
• what are some some examples of anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care?

  longer appointments for people with learning disabilities

  accessible signage

  leaflets in many languages

  access to buildings

  policies such as anti-bullying in schools.
• name the 2 main types of discrimination?

  direct discrimination and indirect discrimination.
• what is direct discrimination?

  Treating someone less favourably, worse or differently because of their characteristics. examples include harassment and victimisation.
• what is indirect discrimination?

  when an organisations practices, policies or rules have worse effect on some people than others. an example is pregnancy and maternity discrimination, if pregnant women or new mothers are treated unfairly or are disadvantaged.
• where people have a protected characteristic, it is possible to do something voluntarily to help them. this is called 'positive action' and may take place if they:

  • are at a disadvantage
  • have particular needs
  • are under-represented in a type of work or activity.
• equality act 2010 protects people from discrimination by:

  • employers
  • health and social care providers, such as hospitals and care homes
  • schools, colleges and other education providers
  • transport services, such as buses, trains and taxis
  • public bodies such as government departments and local authorities.
• what are the characteristics protected by the equality act 2010?

  age, gender and gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion and beliefs, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race and sexual orientation.