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 ⇒ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care ⇒ Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings ⇒ 2.1 Explain how legislation, policy and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role

2.1 Explain how legislation, policy and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 2. Be able to work in an inclusive way
Assessment criteria: 2.1 Explain how legislation, policy and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role

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  • Equality Act 2010 – sets out 9 protected characteristics that makes it unlawful to discriminate against (gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, marriage/civil partnership, maternity/pregnancy, disability)
  • Human Rights Act 1998 – sets out freedoms and liberties that all citizens are entitled to
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005 – protects individuals that may not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves
  • Code of Conduct for Adult Care Workers – sets the standard that all adult care workers must uphold and promote equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your employer will also have organisational policies relating to equality, diversity and inclusion
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