Legal Framework for Equality and Diversity: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How does the Care Quality Commission (CQC) contribute to promoting equality and diversity in social care settings?

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By providing guidance to social care providers on how to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

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By investigating and taking enforcement action against social care providers who discriminate against individuals based on protected characteristics.

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By monitoring social care services to ensure they are meeting the needs of diverse populations.

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By providing training to social care staff on how to promote equality and diversity in their work.

Question 2

Which piece of legislation provides the primary legal protection against discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and other protected characteristics in the United Kingdom?

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Equality Act 2010

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Human Rights Act 1998

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Public Sector Equality Duty 2011

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Care Act 2014

Question 3

What is the primary objective of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?

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To promote equality and diversity in the provision of public services

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To enforce individual rights under the Equality Act

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To provide remedies for those who have experienced discrimination

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To set targets for reducing inequality

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic recognized under the Equality Act 2010?

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Socioeconomic status

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Age

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Religion or belief

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Marital status

Question 5

Under the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, which characteristic is NOT protected against discrimination?

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Social status

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Age

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Disability

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Religious belief

Question 6

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination based on certain characteristics. Which of these is NOT a protected characteristic under this Act?

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Marital Status

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Age

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Disability

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Pregnancy and Maternity

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 UK?

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Social class

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Age

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Disability

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Religion or belief

Question 8

What is the name of the body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 UK?

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Equality and Human Rights Commission

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Office for Standards in Education

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Care Quality Commission

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Health and Safety Executive

Question 9

How does case law impact the interpretation and application of the Equality Act 2010 in social care?

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Case law plays a major role by setting legal principles that guide all relevant cases.

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Case law has minimal influence as it applies only to specific cases.

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Case law is irrelevant as the Equality Act 2010 is clear and straightforward.

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Case law's influence is inconsistent and varies depending on the judge.

Question 10

Which UK legislation introduced the public sector equality duty, requiring public bodies to promote equality and eliminate discrimination?

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Equality Act (2010)

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Disability Discrimination Act (1995)

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Race Relations Act (1976)

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Human Rights Act (1998)

Question 11

Under the Equality Act (2010), which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic, meaning it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on this characteristic?

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Height

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Age

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Religion

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Sexual orientation

Question 12

Which of the following is a key principle of the social model of disability, which views disability as a result of societal barriers rather than individual impairments?

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Society creates barriers that exclude disabled people

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Disability is caused by individual impairments

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Disabled people should be segregated from society

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Disability is a personal tragedy

Question 13

Under the Equality Act 2010, which of these is a protected characteristic?

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Age

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Social class

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Criminal record

Question 14

Which of the following UK legislations consolidates and replaces previous anti-discrimination laws, prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of protected characteristics?

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Equality Act 2010

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Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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Human Rights Act 1998

Question 15

According to the Equality Act 2010, what is the proactive duty placed on employers?

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To promote equality of opportunity

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To actively recruit people from diverse backgrounds

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To provide reasonable adjustments for disabled employees

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To treat all employees equally

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered a prohibited form of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010?

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Positive action

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Direct discrimination

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Victimisation

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Indirect discrimination

Question 17

In relation to equality and diversity, what is the overarching aim of the Care Act 2014?

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To enhance the independence and well-being of individuals requiring care and support

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To provide funding for social care services

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To enforce compliance with the Equality Act 2010

Question 18

In the UK, what is the designated role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)?

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To advocate for and uphold equality and human rights

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To primarily provide legal advice to the government

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To solely investigate and prosecute discrimination cases

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To exclusively advise employers on equality and diversity

Question 19

Within a social care setting, which of the following is a recommended practice for fostering equality and diversity?

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Establishing an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and respected

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Treating everyone identically, regardless of their background

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Hiring exclusively from diverse backgrounds

Question 20

Which ethical principle obligates social care professionals to provide fair and impartial treatment to all individuals?

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Justice

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

Question 21

Which of the following is **not** a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?

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Physical attractiveness

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Disability

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Age

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Sexual orientation

Question 22

The duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 applies to:

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Service providers

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Government departments only

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Individuals

Question 23

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requires public bodies to:

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Eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations

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Provide equal access to services only

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Promote diversity only

Question 24

The principle of intersectionality in relation to equality and diversity means:

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Recognising that individuals may experience multiple forms of discrimination based on their different identities.

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Focusing on one protected characteristic at a time

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Treating all individuals equally regardless of their background

Question 25

Which of the following is a key responsibility of social care professionals under the Care Act 2014?

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To promote the well-being of individuals

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To enforce the law only

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To investigate allegations of abuse or neglect only

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To provide financial support to those in need only

Question 26

The Mental Capacity Act 2005:

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Protects the rights of individuals who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves

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Only applies to individuals with mental health conditions

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Allows professionals to make decisions on behalf of individuals without their consent in all cases

Question 27

Which of the following is a key principle of the Human Rights Act 1998?

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The right to life

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The right to free education only

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The right to own property only

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The right to vote only

Question 28

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for:

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Enforcing equality and human rights legislation

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Providing social care services only

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Investigating complaints of discrimination only

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Prosecuting individuals who breach equality laws only

Question 29

Which Act introduced the concept of 'indirect discrimination' in the UK?

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Race Relations Act 1976

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Human Rights Act 1998

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Disability Discrimination Act 2005

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Equal Pay Act 1970

Question 30

Which body is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010?

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Equality and Human Rights Commission

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Department for Work and Pensions

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Employment Tribunals

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Office of the Ombudsman

Question 31

What is the duty of 'reasonable adjustments' under the Equality Act 2010?

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To make changes to policies or practices that may disadvantage a disabled person.

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To ignore the needs of disabled people if it would be too costly.

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To provide special treatment to disabled people in all circumstances.

Question 32

Which type of discrimination involves treating someone less favourably because of their association with a person with a protected characteristic?

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Associative discrimination

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Constructive discrimination

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Direct discrimination

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Indirect discrimination

Question 33

What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?

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To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.

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To prohibit discrimination based on race or gender.

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To replace the Equality Act 2010

Question 34

Under the Equality Act 2010, which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic?

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Height

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Religion or belief

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

Question 35

Which of the following is a key principle of social care practice related to equality and diversity?

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Respecting and valuing individual differences

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Tolerating discriminatory behaviour

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Prioritizing the needs of the majority

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Assuming that all people are the same

Question 36

What is the role of a social care professional in promoting equality and diversity?

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To challenge discrimination and promote inclusive practices

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To ignore issues of equality and diversity if they are not directly relevant to a client's needs

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To punish individuals who engage in discriminatory behaviour

Question 37

Which of the following is a potential consequence of failing to comply with the Equality Act 2010?

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Legal liability and fines

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Reduced funding for social care services

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Promotion to a higher role within the organization

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No negative consequences

Question 38

How does the Equality and Diversity Code of Practice support social care professionals?

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It provides guidance on how to interpret and apply equality legislation in social care settings.

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It creates a legal obligation for social care professionals to promote equality and diversity.

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It replaces the Equality Act 2010 as the primary legislation on equality and diversity.

Question 39

Which Act of Parliament prohibits discrimination on the grounds of disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation in the provision of goods, facilities, and services?

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Equality Act 2010

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Race Relations Act 1976

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Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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Human Rights Act 1998

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?

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Socioeconomic status

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Gender reassignment

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Religion or belief

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Race

Question 41

A service user with a learning disability requires assistance with communication. Which legal duty requires the social care provider to make reasonable adjustments to meet their needs?

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Duty to make reasonable adjustments

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Duty to prevent discrimination

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Duty to promote equality

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Duty to provide information and advice

Question 42

A care home resident requests to be referred to by their chosen gender identity. Which legal principle does the care home have a responsibility to uphold in this situation?

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Respect for individual autonomy and dignity

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Duty to promote equality

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Duty to make reasonable adjustments

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Duty to prevent discrimination

Question 43

The Equality Act 2010 outlines the principles of good practice for promoting equality. Which of the following is NOT one of these principles?

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Prioritising the needs of the majority group

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Promoting equality of opportunity

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Fostering good relations between people from different backgrounds

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Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Question 44

A social care provider is developing a recruitment strategy to ensure a diverse workforce. Which legal principle should guide their approach?

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Positive action

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Indirect discrimination

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Harassment

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Reasonable adjustments

Question 45

Which body is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 and investigating complaints of discrimination?

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Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

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Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)