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These notes summarise the key points for SPF P1.3. Describe Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Discrimination and the Underpinning Legislation, and Explain How to Apply These Principles to Manage Patients with Protected Characteristics and Work Within the Dental Team for dental nurses.

Core Terms

• Diversity: people differ in visible and less visible ways.
• Equality: people should not be treated unfairly because of who they are.
• Inclusion: people can participate, be heard and receive care in a way that works for them.
• Discrimination: unfair, harmful or exclusionary treatment linked to identity or personal characteristics.
• Reasonable adjustment: a change that helps reduce disadvantage for a disabled person.

Exam Focus

• P 1.3 covers equality concepts, relevant legislation and how to apply them in practice.
• The Equality Act 2010 applies in England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland uses a different equality-law framework.
• Dental nurses should recognise risks linked to protected characteristics, plus barriers, stereotypes, harassment and microaggressions.
• Fair care may require adapting communication, appointment arrangements, privacy, access or aftercare to meet a patient’s needs.
• Discrimination can affect patients, colleagues, trainees, visitors and other professionals.
• Record objective facts, offer appropriate support to those affected, and escalate repeated or serious concerns.