The United Kingdom has a diverse population, comprising of people from all nations around the world, from many different cultural and religious backgrounds. Within the health social care setting all practitioners have a duty to ensure that they work in a way which supports equality of opportunity while taking into account people's political, economic, social and civil rights, and in such a way that promotes diversity and inclusion.
What is equality?
Equality is about 'creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential' (DoH, 2004)
Equality means to ensure that everyone is treated equally and fairly regardless of their ability, age, religion, beliefs, race, gender, social status or
What is equality?
Equality is about 'creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential' (DoH, 2004)
Equality means to ensure that everyone is treated equally and fairly regardless of their ability, age, religion, beliefs, race, gender, social status or