React Homecare CR05 – Choice of Carer Gender Policy and Procedure 1. Purpose 1.1 This policy aims to promote the principles of dignity and respect by enabling Service Users to express a preference regarding the gender of those Care Workers who provide their Care. 1.2 To meet the legal requirements of the regulated activities that React Homecare is registered to provide: The Gender Recognition Act 2004 The Care Act 2014 Equality Act 2010 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 Human Rights Act 1998 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice Data Protection Act 2018 2. Scope 2.1 The following roles may be affected by this policy: o Registered Manager o Care staff 2.2 The following service users may be affected by this policy: o Service Users 2.3 The following stakeholders may be affected by this policy: o Family o Advocates o Commissioners o External health professionals 3. Objectives 3.1 To outline the choice that Service Users have in relation to the gender of staff who provide their Care. 3.2 To provide clarity to staff about their roles and responsibilities when providing Care to Service Users. 4. Policy 4.1 React Homecare believes that all of its Service Users should be treated with dignity and respect and offered services that are appropriate to both their age and their social and cultural beliefs. React Homecare is fully committed to upholding the Equalities Act and Human Rights Act.
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