3.1 Key Aspects Of Current Legislation Flashcards
The care act 2014
There should be no gap in care and support when people choose to move
Sets out local authorities duties in relation to accessing people’s needs and their eligibility for publicly funded care and support
Encourages care givers to use a person centred approach when safe guarding vulnerable adults
The health and social care act 2012
Greater voice for patients
The equality act 2010
The introduction of the protected characteristics -
Brings together all previous equality laws, it makes it law that every private, public and voluntary sector must NOT discriminate against employees and service users because of particular characteristics
The mental capacity act 2005
Capacity must be assumed unless it’s proved otherwise
The children act 2004
Introduction of the children’s commissioner
Response to Victoria climbe case
Maximise opportunities and minimise risk for all children and young people
The data protection act 1998
Personal data shall be accurate and where necessary be kept up to date
Human rights act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the UK is entitled to.
Children and families Act 2014
deals with laws and provisions relating to children who have special educational needs or disabilities. Local authorities must involve families and children in discussions and decisions relating to their care and education; and provide impartial advice, support and mediation services
