Equality and Diversity in Health & Social Care

Are you a Healthcare assistant, Care worker, or seeking to join the UK's vital health and social care sector?

Providing excellent care goes beyond medical knowledge. It's about ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and receives the best possible support regardless of background. This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to deal with the diverse landscape of health and social care in the UK.

Invest in your future: According to data from Indeed and Reed uk, the average yearly income for healthcare assistants in the UK in 2024 ranges from £23,400 to £24,863 per year​. For care workers, the average salary spans from approximately £21,450 to £39,000 annually, depending on factors such as location and specific job roles​.

Don't wait! Enroll today and take your career in the health and social care sector to the next level. This course is an investment in your professional development .

Key Features:

• CPD Certified
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals in the field
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

• Training Express Brochure - download

In this course, learners will explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in health and social care settings. They will learn about different types of discrimination, both intentional and unintentional, and how to identify and address them. The course covers key laws and guidelines that promote equality, helping students understand their legal responsibilities. Learners will also gain skills to respect and value individual differences, including beliefs, cultures, values, and personal preferences. They will discover reliable sources of information on diversity, equality, and inclusion to stay informed and improve their practice. This knowledge will enable learners to create a more inclusive, respectful, and fair environment for everyone they care for.

Course Curriculum

• Understanding Diversity
• Discrimination that can be Deliberately or Unintentional
• legislation and Codes of Practice Relating to Equality
• Respecting individuals’ beliefs, culture, values and preferences
• Sources of Information for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Learning Outcomes:

1. Comprehend various dimensions of diversity in health and social care.
2. Identify deliberate and unintentional forms of discrimination.
3. Understand equality legislation and relevant codes of practice.
4. Respect and accommodate diverse beliefs, cultures, and values.
5. Access reliable sources of information on diversity and equality.
6. Implement inclusive practices in health and social care settings.

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Equality and Diversity in Health & Social Care Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Equality and Diversity in Health & Social Care.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Equality and Diversity in Health & Social Care Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our Equality and Diversity in Health & Social Care Course certification has no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

• Health and social care workers.
• Managers in health and social care.
• Individuals pursuing a care career.
• Policy makers in health sectors.
• Community support workers.

• Equality and diversity advisor
• Social care manager
• Community support worker
• Healthcare assistant
• Care home supervisor
• Policy officer in health services
• Care giver
• Care Worker

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