07/07/2025
THE F.R.E.D.A PRINCIPLES
Human rights-based approach is the process by which human rights can be safeguarded in clinical and organisational practice by adhering to the fundamental core values of fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy (FREDA).
The FREDA principles are the basis of good health and social care, which should be used individually and mutually to inform decision-making.
THE FREDA PRINCIPLES
Fairness:
This principle demands that due consideration is afforded to the person’s opinion, giving them
the opportunity to have that point of view expressed, listened to, and weighed, alongside other
factors relevant to the decision to be taken.
Respect is the objective, unbiased consideration and regard for the rights, values, beliefs, and
property of other people. Respect applies to the person as well as their value systems and implies that these are fully considered before decisions that may overrule them are taken.
Equality:
The many facets of expressing the principle of equality, including non-discrimination, overlap
with respect. The Commission for Equality and Human Rights was established under the
Equality Act 2006, which gave it the legal responsibility to tackle discrimination and promote
equality on the grounds of disability, gender, and race.
Dignity has been defined as ‘a state, quality or manner worthy of esteem or respect, and (by extension) self-respect. Dignity in care, therefore, means the kind of care, in any setting, which supports and promotes, and does not undermine, a person’s self-respect regardless of any difference.
Autonomy is regarded as one of the four fundamental ethical principles of healthcare. It is the principle of self-determination whereby a person is allowed to make free choices about what happens to them.
At D-Triumph Care Services, we don't just provide care, we protect human rights.
These values are the foundation of how we:
✔️ Empower independence
✔️ Deliver safe, person-centred care
✔️ Ensure everyone is treated with compassion and fairness!
When human rights are upheld, lives are transformed. We are here to make a difference!