equality, diversity and rights

• equality


  means to ensure that a person is treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of differences.
• promoting equality


  individuals are not discriminated against due to their differences, such as gender, race, age or disability
• diversity


  recognising and respecting individual differences eg. race, dress, gender, age
• empowerment

  care workers enabling and supporting individuals to be in control of their lives
• independence


  not relying on others, and having the freedom to make your own decisions
• inclusion


  ways of working that provide individuals with equal opportunities so that they are involved and feel they belong
• respect


  having regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others
• dignity

  care that promotes and does not undermine a person's self respect