Rights – what everyone is legally entitled to.
These are enshrined in legislation such as the Equality Act (2010) and the Human Rights Act (1998)
Right:
Explanation:
Examples in practice:
Benefit to the individual:
Choice
This means enabling individuals to
have a say in the decisions they
make about their lives on a daily
basis.
Offering a choice of activities
Offering a choice of what to wear
Offering choices of food
Choosing your own GP
Choosing your routine
Gives individuals control over their lives.
Increases self esteem.
Promotes independence.
Confidentiality
Protection from harm
and abuse
Equal and fair
treatment
Consultation
Right to life