Care Chronicles

Discrimination and harassment in health and social care settings can have serious consequences for individuals and can compromise the quality of care that they receive. It is important for individuals who experience discrimination or harassment to report these incidents so that appropriate action can be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. […]

The Equality Act 2010 is a UK law that provides protection against discrimination, harassment, and victimization on the grounds of nine protected characteristics, which are: The Act applies to all areas of life, including healthcare and social care. In healthcare and social care settings, the Equality Act 2010 requires healthcare providers to ensure that all

A human rights-based approach to delivering healthcare services is an approach that prioritizes the protection and fulfillment of human rights in the provision of healthcare services. This approach recognizes that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right, and that healthcare services should be delivered in a way that respects and promotes human rights. At

Ageism is the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. Ageism is prevalent in many societies, and health and social care settings are no exception. Ageism in health and social care refers to the negative attitudes and behaviors toward older people or people of a certain age group that can

Racial disparities in health and social care refer to the unequal distribution of health outcomes and healthcare access among different racial and ethnic groups. These disparities can result from a range of social, economic, and political factors, including discrimination, prejudice, and systemic racism. One of the most significant contributors to racial disparities in health and